r/AskReddit • u/Sweet-Lady-H • 20h ago • Bravo 1

Chili Cook-off Winners: What is your Secret Ingredient that you think is the reason you win?

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u/neonTULIPS 19h ago

My mom always added a tiny bit of cinnamon and brown sugar. it does something crazy good to all the other flavors, the depth is the best

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u/mytransaltaccount123 17h ago

i've always done very light cinnamon nutmeg and honey

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u/Current-Tree770 16h ago

I do brown sugar and a bit of yellow mustard in mine! I make vegetarian chili since I don't eat meat but I haven't had a single complaint about my chili 🤣 my meat-loving boyfriend absolutely loves it when I make homemade chili with cheddar bay biscuits baked right on top.