Tired of hauling 5 gallons of chili in the back of your MINI, worrying around every twist and turn on your way to the Dragon? Wondering how you are going to get the chili made between all the fun of motoring? Well, then we have the contest for you! This year, we plan to make this the easiest year yet for everyone. AtlantaMINIS is proud to present IRON CHEF DRAGON!

The contest will begin at 4pm and end with a panel of Judges Tasting at 7pm. All attendees will then be invited to taste and pick a favorite. Each ticket holder will receive a sticker to place on the hat of their favorite Iron Dragon Chili Chef. The chef with the most stickers at the end of the tasting will win the People's Choice Award. We have some really cool baskets of goodies to give to both winners. Seriously. Minimom is the Martha Stewart of all things MINI and she is on it!

To get an idea of how it works, read the rules below.

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IRON CHEF DRAGON OFFICIAL RULES

1. Chili must be made during the official time of 4pm-7pm on the grounds of Tapoco in the designated spot. Contestants are requested on-site by 3:30pm to prepare.

2. Contestants must return the list of ingredients for 2-5 gallons of chili by midnight April 23, 2005 in order to participate. Only ingredients provided by the AtlantaMINIS may be used in preparation of the chili except that each contestant will also be allowed a single one gallon size zip-lock bag containing any ingredients of his/her choosing including spices, herbs, sauces as long as the bag closes. Each contestants is responsible for his/her pots, pans, and utensils.

3. A heat source will be necessary in order to cook your chili- we suggest a small camp stove, a propane fryer, or other similar device. If you cannot bring one, we will provide a heat source for a $15 fee with no guarantee of the nature of the device.

4. Contestants are asked to prepare 2-5 gallons of Chili. The taste cups will hold less than 4 oz.

5. Each contestant will be given a souvenir apron and paper Chef Hat upon arrival. A second apron may be purchased at registration. We will also provide chafing dishes to keep the chili warm, tasting cups, and spoons.

6. Each Chef may have 1 assistant.

7. There will be two awards: People's Choice and Judges' Favorite. The People's Choice will be awarded to the chef with the most attendee stickers on the paper hat. The Judges' Favorite will be determined by a panel of 'celebrity' judges, which include Killboy and Mike Barrett of MINIUSA.

While you are asked to supply an ingredients list when you register, you may change that by emailing us prior to midnight, April 23rd, since we realize you may change some of the quantities you need between now and then. Please send the email to atlantaminis@gmail.com and make the subject line read "CHILI COOKOFF INGREDIENTS."



So, come on- sign up! What's holding y'all back? Please post any questions here in this thread and we'll get them answered.

This is going to be so much fun!
Amanda

 

I've registered to be a contestant. I'm not that good of a cook, but it sounds like to much fun to pass up.

 

I'm registered! should be fun! w00t

 

AWESOME! 13 more slots folks- come on! its going to be fun! plus we have some really great prize baskets for the winners!
Amanda

 

Was gonna do it but my chili cooks for 6 hours so I would need to have made it the night before (which means I can't meet the rules of the contest, plus mine doesn't reach it's full flavor potential til the next day ) but good luck to all you cookers

 

Nobody's chili does

I think it's great that we all have to prepare our chili 'Iron Chef' style!
I never would have entered if I had to lug 5 gallons of chili down from the Frozen Tundra!
C'mon & join the fun!

 

Three entrants cannot make enough chili for over 160 people!

 

you're right! we need more Chefs! Come on folks, this is going to be FUN!
Amanda

 

The whole point is for there to be a level playing field. We don't want
folks to cook "their chili". We want folks to create the best chili they
can with more or less the same ingredients and under the same constraints.
But, mostly, we want folks to have fun, entertain each other, and win some
cool prizes.

 

I know but I am **** about my chili . It cooks in the crock pot for 6 hours & would not be the same on the stovetop in an hour . I didn't want to lug 5 gallons of chili from AL but I figured I could make it in my cabin the nite before. Anywho I will work on something for next year that cooks in an hour

 

That is generally a sign of very spicy chili.

 

We have 3 HOURS...don't we?

 

yes- you are correct, you will have 3 hours to cook. We are meeting at 3:30pm to give the chefs time to set up and for us to go over the rules, then start cooking at 4:00pm sharp. the chili must be in the chafing dishes that we are providing at 7pm for the Judges to taste before we open it up for everyone else to sample.

Amanda

 

Was wondering how long it would take someone to make the connection

 

yeah but you gotta sort, chop, & toss in that time too lol. Chopping for 5 Gallons may take a bit I bought a T-Shirt though

 

Having lugged the better part of 5 gallons of chili through the mountains for the past 2 years (from South Florida, that is), I think this style will be fun... and while I like chili that's been able to sit and soak, there's something yummy about fresh chili too. The challenge I'm facing is coming up with the ingredients list upon registration! I'm usually a "summah" chef - summah this, summah that...

I do have a question, can any of the gallon's worth of ingredients be meats or do all meats included need to be provided by the contest?

 

I'm glad you will be joining us! the gallon size ziploc can contain ANYTHING for the chili, including meats. You can sign up and we'll send you an email asking if the ingredients have changed on April 24th.
Amanda

 

I ordered a T-Shirt but I will not be able to attend the cook-off. How can I get my T-Shirt

 

Guys
You need more cooks for the masses. Some people, myself included, may not want to be in the competition, but may want to help. I live locally and can bring some chili - vegetarian. My wife found many people last year eating her vege chili because they would not eat meat. (Vege chili not part of your rules.)

 

My vegetarina son would appreciate this

 

That'd be great!

 

are you coming to the Dragon? It stated on the order page that there wouldn't be any shipping of the Chili shirts.
Amanda

 

what vegetables would you need in addition to the tomatoes, onions, & bell peppers that wouldn't fit in the gallon ziploc? I'm sure we could work something out.
Amanda

 

remember, the chili is just a sampling, not large bowls. We offer veggie burgers for the main meal as a vegetarian option.

Amanda

 

Yes I will be at the Dragon from Wed - Sun but I am leaving Friday @ 3PM for a drive that will put me about 70 miles away during the chili cook-off time. I can drive over to Tapoco & pick it up some time just need to know what's best for me to do