Chili fest March 17, 2011

I believe this to be the 13th annual Chili fest celebration. The first chili fest was in Berkeley and it was just me and my buddy Hajir, a pot of chili, beer, and a full day of basketball. At its peak we had 30 people, some flying in and it really became a big event. How could it not. Chili, beer, basketball, taking off work on a Thursday. This is the first time we're holding it in Lexington. Excited to build a new tradition here.

The Chili (we often double this---why wouldn't you want leftover chili)

2 pounds ground chuck (you want some fat content)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 green pepper
1 tsp chopped garlic
1 tbsp salt
1 6oz can tomato paste
2 cups Dr. Pepper
1 can Tomato soup
1/2 cup water
2 tbsp chili powder (or more)
1 tbsp paprika
1/2 tsp oregano
1 tsp pepper
2 cups kidney beans (drained)

Preparation. Brown the ground beef. Drain. Add to a large pot with the rest of the ingredients. Bring to boil. Simmer for at least an hour.







We serve it with:

Fritos
chopped onions
sour cream
sliced jalapenos
cheese
hot sauce




Better than I thought it would be



Kevin wins the award for coming the furthest distance for chili fest



Andrea ready for a Kentucky win!