Inside the Century Old Chili Tradition Missouri Swears By

It’s the perfect time of year for chili. Different areas and establishment prepare chili differently. In Springfield, Illinois, they throw in an extra “L” and make “chilli” and include bacon in their thinner broth. In Texas you don’t serve chili with beans. The highest regarded chili in Missouri has been plating up chili for over a century. Yes, that’s with a plate.

Dixon’s Famous Chili in Independence, Missouri

In Independence, Missouri, Dixon’s has been making chili since 1919. They have a process that starts with cooking the meat and beans separately. Dixon’s chili is not tomato based either. They get their meat from a specific local butcher (L&C Meats).

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