Instructions: Makin It/Phase 1: Saute the meat in oil, drain and add to a 4 quart pot.

Add all the rest of the Phase 1 ingredients and simmer, covered for 1 1/2 hours.

NOTE: Meat should be cut into 1/2" cubes. Makin It/Phase 2: Uncover, add the ingredients from Phase 2 and simmer, uncovered for 45 minutes. Please notice that there are no beans involved in Scotts recipe.

Per ICS rules, the use of beans or any other filler in competition chili is prohibited. But if ya gotta haveem, add 3 or 4 cans of drained pintos just at the end, in time to warmem up before serving. But try it without the beans first so you can taste a $25,000 bowl of red.

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