DEI37

Heather makes a decent chili from canned stuff, and I can spice it up some, to my liking, but I'm looking for a killer chili. I like it meaty, and fairly hot. I'm not out for the stomach lining destroyer, though. But, something that clears the sinuses is always nice. I like my beans, too, and prefer it on the thicker side, but not so bad you need a shovel to eat it. Thanks...I'll check back here for ideas, and to answer questions.

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maleficent

Hanxter's recipe is awesome

http://www.tfproject.org/tfp/showthr...ighlight=chili

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hotdogg

Ok...Feel free to add your own stuff...Beans with or without...But this is meaty.

A few tablespoons of frest garlic in a little olive in a large stock pot(never let garlic turn color)

Meanwhile in a seperate pan, roast (about 375) two/three pounds of hot italian sausage until done...Throw away the excess grease and chop up or slice.

While the sausage is in the oven...coarse chop(1/2x1/2 inch) a piece (2-3 lbs) of top round or lean chuck and start to brown it in the stock pot with the garlic...Add about 3-4 pounds of lean (12%) chop meat and brown...Add a large chopped onion (green pepper or scallions optional).

When completely browned add the sliced sausage...Add a few tablespoons of Cummin, salt to taste, 1/2 tsp of Black Pepper, 1/2 tsp of Cayenne, two tablespoons of chile powder, three or four tablespoons of chopped jalopenos, two or three cans of whole plum tomatoes (Drain excess liquid and coarse chop), a small can of tomatoe paste...Now add your beans, I like black beans and dark red kidney beans mixed...Then add a couple of tablespoons of fresh chopped celantro.

Let it rest for twenty minutes or so and re-season...Chile powder is a mixture of Cummin/Paprika/Pepper/Salt etc...You cannot take seasoning out, so be careful and add it as you cook, keep tasting...Cayenne, jalepenos, and hot sausage can be potent...Cummin is that taste we associate with chile. Haberneros or chile peppers can be real hot, your choice.

If too wet, add a can of tomatoe paste...If too dry add a little water or beef stock.

I like a little sharp cheddar or Jack melted on mine and served.

DEI37

That sounds interesting for sure. I'll pass that one off to Heather, and see if she can pull it off.

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fatbob

hello i love chilli...
cooked a good chilli for many friends throughout my time at uni, this is the best i could do:
serves 8-10:
1/4 cup veg oil
3 pounds, 1.5kg coursely ground beef, 'chilli ground' or just use mince
1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
1 tablespoon of paprika
5-6 tablespoons of chilli powder
1 tablespoon of cumin
1 tablespoon of dried oregano
one can of tomatoes
1 teaspoon of salt
1 cup of water
2 jalapeno chilli. deseeded and chopped
1 teaspoon cayenne
3 cups (500g) of cooked pinto beans
1 cup of finely grated cheddar cheese

heat oil.
cook beef until all brown.
add onion, garlic and cook til soft.
add paprika, chilli powder, cumin and oregano, stir and cook for a couple of mins.
add can of chopped tomatoes, salt and water.
add chillies and cayenne.

bring to boil.
cover and cook on low heat for 2 hours.
stir occasionally so that nothing sticks.
add more water if needed.
add pinto beans at last minute, just to heat through.

serve with boiled rice and sprinkle with cheese.

mmmmm...tasty...

this stuff lasts for like days in the fridge so it can be made in advance, perfect for parties...and it freezes really well.

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Sorry, couldn't resist. I love spicy foods, so I will be monitoring this thread with interest. I usually simply add chilies or chili powder to lots of my food. Isn't it, more correctly, considered an ingredient rather than a dish per se?


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raeanna74

Any crock pot chili? Joe likes it best when it's been cooked for a good long while and the flavors are mixed. Plus crock pot cooking doesn't have to be watched as closely so interruptions from kids aren't as disastrous.

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Master_Shake

I sometimes like to use chicken instead of (or in addition to) beef or sausage in chili. I poach it in Yuengling lager then slice it up and throw it in.

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bernadette

i make a pretty darn good vegetarian chili that meat lovers love!

i fool them (the meat lovers) with <b>a box of frozen crumbled boca burger&trade; meat</b> (any brand crumbled soy based faux ground round will work)

the faux meat has the texture of regular cow ground round, but you never ever have a big pot of greasiness like you do with cow; even if you drain the cow fat, you always have some degree of grease. never w/this soy based stuff. & kids, soy is soooo GOOD for you!!!

other ingredients:
- one can pinto beans
- one can black beans
- one can kidney beans
- one can green beans
(tip on the beans: get out your strainer & rinse the beans under cool water until there is no more cloudy residue)
- a third to a half bag of frozen corn
- 3 or 4 cans of mexican tomatoes (has jalapenos ect yknow)
- a big jug of spicy V8 juice (64 oz?)
- about a half a jar of <b>cummin</b> (this really is what chili flavor is all about if you ask me)
- dump a bunch of chili powder
- ample amount of salt & pepper (your discretion)
- dump dried diced onions (you decide how many for yourself)
- a can or 2 of diced green chilis (optional)
- 5 or 6 <b>bay leaves</b> (i swear the bay leaves are important! of course, you pick them out when you scoop up a bowl full of chili. although i do like to chew on them sometimes myself.)
- a bit of parsley (dried stuff is fine)
- dump garlic powder (again amount to your preference)
- throw in some diced red bell peppers if ya feel inclined
- (optional for extra fire) chopped up jalapenos or habenero or just toss in a jar of jalapenos

bring to a boil & then simmer until you're ready to chow down on it.
top with grated cheese or sour cream.
serve with tortilla chips or crackers.


and course if you mustmustmust have the cow, then by all means substitute the cow for the soy stuff. i would even suggest boiling a nice piece of beef to shred instead of or in addition to ground round.

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Ripsaw

Never. Ever. Add ginger to chili.

Like the wife did last night.

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jelman1

Wendys chili ....made it once....real good!

http://www.topsecretrecipes.com/recipes/wenchili.htm

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wraithhibn

Gotta second Jelman1's link. After finding that recipe, thats the only chili we make around here. Add a little more cumin and its great.

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omega2K4

Try splitting the ground beef with half sausage, half beef, its really good.

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angeltek

Here's a good one, but I have found that with chilli, people will always add or substiute with different htings, and sometimes even add less or more fo something depending on tastes. SO I am not going to bother with any measurements, I'll just say what I do and put in, and you can figure out the amounts to your taste buds.

Ground Moose Meat
Black Beans
Red Kidney beans
Yellow Split Peas
Green Beans
Diced Onions
Green and Red Bell Peppers
Mushrooms
Jalapeneo peppers
Thinly Sliced Carots
Diced Fresh tomatoes
Fresh cilantro

For the Spices

Salt
Pepper
chickory


Toss the onions in, once onions sweat add the ground Moose with the spices, when the meat is cooked then add the tomatoes and the cilantro. Once the tomatoes have sftened add the jalapeneos, and bring to a low heat. Add everything else in now. keep on a very low heat (or in a crock pot) overnight, stirring occasionaly if possible over the next 4 hours. Let sit over night and then cook on a low heat for 2-3 more hours, or if using a crock pot, let it go until supper time the next day.

It's simple, easy to do, and alot more flavourful then you can imagine.

Blackthorn

Try this link for some knock out recipes. I've made the 24 Karat chili several times and varied it up a bit. I added one bottle of dark beer vs. one cup of water for a nice change. I've also tossed in a cinnamon stick with the third spices to give it a little twist. Chili is definitely more art than science. Enjoy...

Linkage: Chili Cookoff.com


24 Karat Chili

Ingredients:
2-1/2 lbs Cubed Beef Roast
2 cans Beef Broth
2 cups Water
2 cans Hunts Tomato Sauce
Wesson Oil

1st Spices
1 tsp MSG
2 Tbsp onion powder
2 tsp Beef granules
1 tsp Chicken granules
1 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp season salt
1 Tbsp paprika
1 Tbsp Texas chili powder
1 Tbsp ground chili pepper

2nd Spices
1 tsp MSG
2 tsp Cumin
1 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp season salt
1 Tbsp Texas chili powder
1 Tbsp Gebhardt chili powder

3rd Spices
1-1/2 tsp cumin
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 Tbsp Gebhardt chili powder
1 Tbsp Texas chili powder

4th Spices
1-1/2 tsp cumin
1 Tbsp Texas chili powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder


Instructions:
Brown beef in 2 tsp Wesson Oil. Add 2 cans beef broth, 2 cups water, 1 can Hunts Tomato Sauce and 1st spices. Bring to boil, cover and cook at medium boil until beef is almost tender (approx 2-1/2 hr). 30 minutes before turn in add 2nd spices and 2nd can of Hunts tomato sauce. 20 minutes before turn in add 3rd spices. 10 minutes before turn in add 4th spices. Adjust to taste for salt and for heat add Tabasco Sauce.

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WineDrinker

I like to use Chipotle peppers (smoked jalapenos) in my chili. I get them in a small can and they add a nice sweet, smoky flavour. They do add a fair bit of zip too though, so maybe start with less than the whole can...

pixelbend

A whole can?! A whole can of chipotles would melt my head! Try starting with two peppers and about a table spoon of sauce.

While not exactly chili in the Tex-Mex sense, chilie verde is also a good variation. No beans, almost all of the liquid comes from roasted and blended chilies of different variaties. Served with strips of steak and tortillas. Good stuff.

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Citygal

This is medium to hot depending on the time left simmering.....or if you slip with the spices

CHILLI CON CARNE

INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp olive oil 2 medium onions, finely sliced
2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 ½lb mince
8 oz can tomatoes 3 oz can tomato puree
1 bay leaf 1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp mild chili powder
¼ tsp cayenne pepper 2 tsp salt 1 ½ cups beef stock 14 oz canned red kidney beans, drained

DIRECTIONS
1. In a large frying pan, heat the oil over a moderate heat. Add the onions and garlic and fry them for 5-6 minutes, stirring constantly.
2. Add the meat and brown it, stirring from time to time to make sure the meat breaks up properly and does not stick to the pan.
3. Put the mixture into a large, heavy saucepan, and mixing well, add the tomatoes, tomato puree, bay leaf, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper, chili powder, salt and stock. Cover the pan and bring the liquids to the boil over moderate heat.
4. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the mixture, stirring occasionally for 1 hour.
5. Add the kidney beans, cover the pan again and continue simmering for 30 minutes. Remove the bay leaf and serve.

pattycakes

SORRY....ROFL

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