Ben's Style Chili Half Smokes

First of all let me say CONGRATS TO OUR 57TH PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA!!

In celebration of his Inauguration we decided to try our hand at some Ben's Style Chili Half Smokes. Those native to the DC area know all about Ben's Chili Bowl and about the awesomely delicious super secret (recipe) Chili. So we the HollisDuo tried our luck. It may not have been Ben's but it too was pretty darn good!! Half Smokes were purchased a BK Millers in Clinton, Maryland. We got the Mangers brand which is said to be pretty similar (if not the same) as Ben's.

Our Ben's Style Chili
 

1lb Ground Beef 80/20 blend

3 tbsp Chili Powder

3 tbsp Corn Meal

2 tbsp Dried Onion

2 tsp Beef Bouillon

1 tsp Garlic Powder

1 1/4 tsp Kosher Salt

1 tsp Cumin

1 tsp Curry Powder

½ tsp Brown Sugar

1/2 tsp Black Pepper

¼  tsp Cinnamon

¼ tsp cayenne pepper

¼ tsp Oregano

1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika

½ tsp paprika

1  6oz can tomato paste
3 cups water
1 bay leaf

Pinch Creole Seasoning (Like Tony C’s)

Watch the video here on how we put it all together...sidenote the recipe here on the blog is the one we actually used.

Once again Love Starts in the Kitchen...stay tuned folks!