Won the Chili Cookoff with Low Carb Chili

[dustin.ewers]

Got first place at my work’s chili cook-off with a low carb chili. Beans are for losers.

[Keto6468]

Texas chili’s, no beans😜

[dustin.ewers]

I’m from Wisconsin and beans are standard fare in chili up here. I’m happy to adopt the Texas way of no beans. At least we don’t put it on spaghetti like those barbarians in Cincinnati.

[CandyLindTX]

Got first place at my work’s chili cook-off with a low carb chili. Beans are for losers.

[Tim_Adams]

Can you post a recipe? Or is it Top-Secret?
I love when our “weird food” taste better than “real” food.
Good job and Congrats!

[KetoLikeaLady]

Yes, recipe please!!!

[dustin.ewers]

I’m not a “recipe guy”, but I wrote up a guide.

Pro tips:

• Make your own spice blend: garlic, onion powder, ancho chili, cayenne chili, cumin, and salt are a good starting point.
• Chuck roast is better than ground beef
• Add a few umami boosters to the pot. I use fish sauce and soy sauce.
• Experiment until you get it right

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[LouiseReynolds]

Great work Dustin!

[Mglasbrener]

OMG!!! That’s what I grew up on! My mom was from Cincinnati!!! LOL​:joy: