Johnson Chili Nation Prize winning Chili Recipe

1) Cover bottom of Dutch oven or Cast-iron pot with Extra Virgin Olive Oil over low heat

2) Add 2 cups of diced onions and ¼ cup of diced peppers (jalapeño, serrano and/or habanero)

3) Cover and simmer until the mix is translucent

4) Add 1 pound of Impossible meat or ground beef and heat until brown in the onion mix

5) Add more oil if necessary

6) Add 2 cups of Baby Bella mushrooms after removing the stems

7) Add 2-3 dashes of Worcestershire sauce and salt and pepper to taste

8) Add the “Johnson Chili Nation” chili mix packet and stir until dark mixture over low heat

9) Add 1 ½ cup of (Vegetable stock OR soaked and strain some Clove juice OR dark beer)

10) Add ¼ cup of your favorite dark soda or Root Beer

11) Stir the mix thoroughly over medium heat

12) Add 4 teaspoons of tomato paste

13) Add 2 cups of tomato sauce and 1 cup of strained diced tomatoes

14) Stir the mix thoroughly

15) Add 1 can of Red Kidney beans only (STRAIN THE JUICE FROM THE BEANS FIRST!)

16) Add 1 can of white cannellini beans only (STRAIN THE JUICE FROM THE BEANS FIRST!)

17) Stir and simmer covered on stove for 15-30 minutes. If you’re using Dutch oven you can simmer in the oven at 225 degrees for even more flavor.