Chef Jan Birnbaum and Michael go head to head to create their versions of this spicy classic; then the neighbors get to judge who does it best. It's a hot pot party complete with the fixins!
Gameplan
Morning of Chili Challenge Cook off:
Chop, season and brown meat and vegetables for Chiarello Chicken And White Bean Chili With Veggies.
Add vegetables, thin out with wine, broth and paste, simmer for one hour.
Pit, peel, and grill avocadoes on open flame for Green Goddess Dressing.
Mix, puree and refrigerate Green Goddess Dressing.
Mix, puree and refrigerate Bloody Bull mix.
Add final red peppers, white beans and other vegetables to Chiarello Chicken And White Bean Chili with Veggies, simmer for another few minutes and refrigerate until serving.
2 Hours before Chili Challenge Cook off:
Brown meats, sauté with vegetables, chilies, spices and flour, thin out with broth, beer, and ground tortilla mixture and allow to simmer for one hour for Green Duck Chili.
Assemble and serve Bloody Bull cocktails.
Cut iceberg wedges, top with Green Goddess Dressing, and serve.
Garnish and serve chilies side by side, or separately.
Beverages: Bloody Bull Cocktails, Beer
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