Cook-off bowlful (5)
I believe the answer is:
chili
(Other definitions for chili that I've seen before include "Hot pepper (US spelling)" , "Hot pod (US spelling)" , "Spicy pepper" , "African wind" .)
I've seen this clue in the LA Times.
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