The Best Chili in the World

If you’ve ever been to Terlingua during chili season, you know it’s not just food, it’s a full-blown experience.

The legendary Terlingua International Chili Championship brings together serious competitors, bold flavors, and a whole lot of chili pride. And when we’re talking about the best of the best? We’re talking about the 2x world champion himself: Tom Dozier.

And let me tell you something: this chili? It’s the real deal.

A Funny First-Year Story:

Our very first year in Terlingua, I was asked to sit at the final table at the CASI chili cook-off. Huge honor. I was so excited to taste the best chili in the world.

And right before I was supposed to walk over?

Our pizza oven blew up.

Literally.

Smoke. Chaos. Total disaster. I never even made it to the table. I didn’t get to try a single bite of chili that year.

Small-town business ownership at its finest. 😂

But here’s what I can tell you: THIS chili, the one from Tom Dozier’s blend, is the best in the world.

2x International Champion

2x Terlingua Ghost Town Champion

2x Texas State Fair Champion

2x US National Open Champion

We used to sell it at the restaurant we ran here in Terlingua, and people went crazy for it.

The Secret? It’s in the Blend.

The magic is in the seasoning.

👉 Grab your spice here: https://www.ghostownchili.com/blends(Go buy it. Trust me.)

It’s simple. It’s authentic. It tastes like Texas in a bowl.

The Easiest Award-Winning Chili Recipe (Makes 2 Pounds)

No complicated steps. No guessing. Just bold, delicious flavor.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs ground beef

• 8 oz tomato sauce

• 14 oz beef broth

• 8 oz water

• 1 Ghost Town Chili packet

Instructions:

1. Brown and drain 2 pounds of ground beef.

2. Add:

   • 8 oz tomato sauce

   • 14 oz beef broth

   • 8 oz water

3. Bring everything to a boil.

4. Add the Ghost Town Chili packet.

5. Lower heat and let simmer for 30 minutes.

6. Add your fixin’s and serve hot.

That’s it.

No beans. (This is Texas red, y’all.)

Add Your Fixin’s

This is where you make it yours:

• Shredded cheddar

• Sour cream

• Diced onions

• Jalapeños

• Fritos

• Fresh cilantro

Or eat it straight out of the pot like a true chili fan.

As a business owner in Terlingua, we’ve seen a lot of food trends come and go. This one doesn’t fade.

It’s simple. It’s authentic. It carries history.

And in a place like Terlingua, right outside Big Bend, food is about community, storytelling, and a little bit of friendly competition.

Tom Dozier nailed it.

If you want to taste the spirit of the desert in a bowl, this is it.

Go grab the blend. Cook it up .Invite some friends over.

And if your oven doesn’t explode mid-cookoff… consider it a win.

Thanks for being here! Cheers to good chili and even better friends!