First time red chili submission from top home chef Naomi. Her white chicken chili remains a favorite in that category. This was a robust bowl that brung it all…good flavor and heat. Base was ground beef, lots of onion, and a sauce of beef Boullion, tomato sauce, tomato paste and maybe a secret or two. There were also a hearty amount of beans and diced tomatoes. It has a nice deep dark color and a depth of flavor to match that.
There was a really nice mix of spices, not just your typical chili powder. At first I thought it didn’t bring the heat…then yes, the heat was there. Not over the top but just right for me. Another great addition was the Italian garlic bread for dipping. Looking forward to the next one!
Overall flavor – 8.8/10
Spice level – 7.8/10
Heat level – 9/10
IT factor – 7/10
Value – 8/10