Original Chili Bowl Chili
The Original Chili Bowl is a frozen chili for restaurants. It began in Tulsa in 1947.
Updated . Edited by: Ilyass Ben Hakim.
Where to buy
- Search AmazonLive search · amazon.com
- Original Chili Bowl on WebstaurantStoreLink · webstaurantstore.com
- Google ShoppingLive search · google.com
- Search eBayLive search · ebay.com
This chili is a foodservice product. Look to restaurant suppliers and cash and carry stores first. Grocery shelves rarely stock it.
Professional insight
Kitchen buyers match the recipe to its job. Hot dogs, bowls and fries need different textures.
- Hot dog chili sauce is finer than bowl chili.
- Check whether the pack is bean or no bean.
- Plan freezer space before ordering full cases.
- Thaw frozen chili bags under refrigeration only.
Check the label
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Chili Bowl chili at a glance
- Origin
- Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1947
- Owner
- Ajinomoto Foods
- Formerly listed under Windsor Foods.
- Format
- Frozen, kettle cooked
Types
Homestyle Chili
A hearty bowl chili made with ground beef.
Traditional American Chili
A classic style for bowls, nachos and chili mac.
Hot Dog Chili Sauce
A smoother sauce for coneys, burgers and fries.
Storage
- Keep cases frozen until the day before use.
- Thaw bags overnight in the fridge.
- Use thawed chili within the time on the label.
- Hold hot chili at a safe serving temperature.
Common questions
- Can home cooks buy Chili Bowl chili?
- Yes, through restaurant supply sites. Expect large frozen packs, not single servings.
- Is it the same as Ben's Chili Bowl?
- No. Ben's is a separate D.C. restaurant brand.
- Does it ship frozen?
- Suppliers usually ship it packed cold. Check the shipping terms before you order.