We noted last month that Brockton resident Jarrid Barros, a cook in the Food Services Department at Brockton Hospital, won a recent Chili Cook-Off among hospital cooks in the region. Since that time, we have been able to convince him to share his recipe. Below, you'll find the secrets that helped him win the "Chili Pot Trophy" for his "Chili of Champions," named in honor of Brockton, City of Champions.
The Chili of Champions
Makes 10 servings
INGREDIENTS
1.1 lb ground beef (85% lean if possible, any will do)
11 ounces rinsed and drained kidney beans
9 ounces stewed tomatoes, small dice 1/4 to 1/2 inch
4 ounces red bell pepper 1/4 to 1/2 inch dice
4 ounces tomato paste
3 ounces celery 1/4 inch dice
1/3 cup Pinot Noir red wine
3 ounces bacon (raw) 1/2 inch chop
1 ounces small onion 1/4 inch dice
2 ounces chorico ground (remove casing if links)
1 ounce sauvignon blanc white wine
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon red chili pepper w/seeds fine dice 1/4 inch or smaller
1 teaspoon fresh garlic lightly roasted cut in 1/4 inch slices (large enough
to remain noticeable)
A pinch Salt to taste
1 teaspoon Frank's Red Hot
A pinch cayenne Pepper to taste
1 teaspoon sugar
A pinch ground cumin
? teaspoon fresh cilantro finely chopped
? teaspoon fresh parsley finely chopped
A pinch garlic powder
A pinch black pepper (table grind)
PROCEDURE
. Cook and brown bacon. Add chorico (try not to break up too fine, chunks
are better), drain grease and set aside (keep the grease).
. In the bacon grease, brown then drain the ground beef (try not to break up
too fine, chunks are better) and set aside.
. Reduce heat to medium/high, add sliced garlic and red chili peppers. Saute
until aroma is evident.
. Place onions and celery in the pot and lightly saute.
. Add bacon, chorico, ground beef, red bell peppers, stewed tomatoes, tomato
paste, red wine and reduce heat to a simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring
regularly.
. Add all seasonings (except fresh cilantro and parsley) - chili powder,
cayenne pepper, salt, sugar, cumin, garlic powder, black pepper, Red Hot.
. Place white wine in pot and simmer.
. If cooking the day before service, wait to add beans, cilantro and parsley
until reheating.
. Otherwise, add kidney beans, bring back to temperature, then add cilantro
and parsley and simmer 10 more minutes, stirring regularly, and serve.
. Don't forget to stir!