🌶️ 55 Gallons of Chili
A West Virginia Family Legacy from Hundred, WV
📖 The Story
We made 55 gallons of chili yesterday using my momma's recipe, she's from Hundred, West Virginia.
What This Means
- 🌶️ 55 gallons – A massive batch of love and tradition
- 👩🍳 Momma's recipe – Passed down through generations
- 🏔️ Hundred, West Virginia – A small Appalachian town with rich culinary heritage
- ❤️ Family legacy – Keeping the tradition alive
- 🍲 Community – 55 gallons means it's meant to be shared
📊 The Numbers
📝 Momma's West Virginia Chili
This is the recipe that made 55 gallons – a taste of Hundred, West Virginia.
Ingredients (Per Batch – Makes ~5 Gallons)
- 🥩 10 lbs ground beef – Or ground venison, a West Virginia favorite
- 🧅 6 large onions – Diced
- 🧄 12 cloves garlic – Minced
- 🍅 4 large cans crushed tomatoes – 28 oz each
- 🫘 6 cans kidney beans – Drained and rinsed
- 🫘 4 cans pinto beans – Drained and rinsed
- 🌶️ ½ cup chili powder
- 🌿 2 tbsp cumin
- 🌿 1 tbsp oregano
- 🌶️ 1 tbsp cayenne (optional)
- 🧂 Salt and pepper – To taste
- 💧 4 cups beef broth
- 🍬 2 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
- Brown the meat – In a large pot, brown the ground beef with onions and garlic until the meat is cooked through.
- Add spices – Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add tomatoes and broth – Pour in crushed tomatoes and beef broth. Bring to a boil.
- Simmer – Reduce heat and simmer for 1-2 hours.
- Add beans and sugar – Stir in kidney beans, pinto beans, and brown sugar. Simmer for another 30 minutes.
- Taste and adjust – Adjust seasonings to your liking.
- Serve or can – Serve hot or can for long-term storage.
📄 Momma's West Virginia Chili
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║ MOMMA'S WEST VIRGINIA CHILI ║
║ A Family Legacy from Hundred, WV ║
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INGREDIENTS (Per Batch – ~5 Gallons):
- 10 lbs ground beef (or venison)
- 6 large onions, diced
- 12 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 large cans crushed tomatoes (28 oz each)
- 6 cans kidney beans, drained
- 4 cans pinto beans, drained
- ½ cup chili powder
- 2 tbsp cumin
- 1 tbsp oregano
- 1 tbsp cayenne (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Brown meat with onions and garlic
2. Add spices, cook 2-3 minutes
3. Add tomatoes and broth, bring to boil
4. Simmer 1-2 hours
5. Add beans and brown sugar
6. Simmer 30 minutes
7. Adjust seasonings
8. Serve or can
"55 gallons of chili yesterday using my
momma's recipe, she's from Hundred,
West Virginia." 🌶️🏔️
🍲 How to Serve Your Chili
- 🌭 Hotdogs – West Virginia style chili dogs
- 🍲 Bowl of chili – With crackers or cornbread
- 🌮 Frito Pie – Over Fritos with cheese
- 🍝 Chili spaghetti – Over spaghetti noodles
- 🧀 Chili cheese fries – Over fries with cheese
🏔️ Hundred, West Virginia – The Heritage
Hundred, West Virginia is a small town in the Appalachian Mountains with a rich culinary tradition. Known for its warm hospitality, hearty food, and strong family values, it's the kind of place where recipes are passed down through generations and meals are made with love.
West Virginia Food Traditions
- 🌶️ Chili – A staple in WV, often served on hotdogs
- 🍲 Soup beans – A mountain tradition
- 🥔 Pepperoni rolls – The state food of WV
- 🍞 Cornbread – Served with everything
- ❤️ Love – The most important ingredient
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
❓ How many batches did it take to make 55 gallons?
About 11 batches of this recipe (each batch makes about 5 gallons).
❓ What's special about West Virginia chili?
It's often served on hotdogs with mustard, onions, and coleslaw – a true WV tradition!
❓ Can I use venison instead of beef?
Yes! Venison is common in West Virginia and adds a wonderful flavor.
❓ How do I store 55 gallons of chili?
In a commercial kitchen or canning setup. Canning or freezing in portions works best.
❓ What makes this "Momma's recipe"?
It's the recipe passed down through generations in a family from Hundred, West Virginia.
❓ How long does it take to make 55 gallons?
It's a full day of cooking – but it's worth it!
❓ What's the best way to serve West Virginia chili?
On a hotdog with mustard, onions, and coleslaw – a true WV tradition!
📋 A Legacy Remembered
- ☐ 55 gallons of chili – Made with love
- ☐ Momma's recipe – From Hundred, WV
- ☐ Shared with family and community
- ☐ West Virginia heritage alive and well
© HeritageKeepers — Momma's West Virginia Chili | 55 Gallons of Love 🌶️
❤️ "We made 55 gallons of chili yesterday using my momma's recipe, she's from Hundred, West Virginia." – A taste of home.
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