Who here makes a great Chili?

[Spectre38]

It's getting to be fall and one of the things I like to make is a really good pot of Chili. Chili is interpreted very differently throughout the country, what is yours?

With beans? Without beans? With tomatoes? Without tomatoes? Over pasta? Over rice? With sour cream? With cheese? With Fritos?

I have to say, I make a pretty good version if I do say so myself.

[AzPaul]

Originally Posted by Spectre38

It's getting to be fall and one of the things I like to make is a really good pot of Chili. Chili is interpreted very differently throughout the country, what is yours?

With beans? Without beans? With tomatoes? Without tomatoes? Over pasta? Over rice? With sour cream? With cheese? With Fritos?

I have to say, I make a pretty good version if I do say so myself.

Share your recipe. I'd give it a try.

[Spectre38]

Originally Posted by AzPaul

Share your recipe. I'd give it a try.

I will have to type it out... I will add it later.

Pauls Chili
I use a 7qt. Le Creuset Dutch Oven to prepare.

INGREDIENTS
2 Tbsp. olice oil
1 large red onion, (finely diced)
1 large green bell (pepper diced)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
2 jalapeno peppers (minced)
2 serrano peppers (minced)
1 6 oz. can tomato paste
1 1/2 lb. ground beef
4-6 slices bacon ( cook crisp and crumble )
3 Tbsp. chili powder
3 tsp. ground cumin
1 Tbsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. smoked paprika
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional)
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
2 15 oz. can kidney beans, drained & rinsed
2 15 oz. can pinto beans, drained & rinsed
2 15 oz. can black beans, drained & rinsed
1 (28-oz) can diced tomatoes with liquid
2 cups beef broth
1 cup water
1 Tbsp. Beef "Better Than Bullion"

In a large pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and bell pepper cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink.
Drain fat and return to heat then add tomato paste, stirring to combine.

Add chili powder, cumin, oregano, paprika, cayenne (if using), and black pepper. Add in broth, water,
Better than bullion, beans, diced tomatoes and bacon mix well and bring to a boil. Reduce
heat and simmer 40 to 60 minutes until desired consistency.

[Ferdelious]

The wife and I have been trying to eat vegetarian as much as we can so I started making a split red lentil chili with black beans. It's really good and honestly I don't miss the meat at all.

[swils8610]

Beans and tomatoes in mine.


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[RW16610]

Originally Posted by Spectre38

I will have to type it out... I will add it later.

Pauls Chili
I use a 7qt. Le Creuset Dutch Oven to prepare.

INGREDIENTS
2 Tbsp. olice oil
1 large red onion, (finely diced)
1 large green bell (pepper diced)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
2 jalapeno peppers (minced)
2 serrano peppers (minced)
1 6 oz. can tomato paste
1 1/2 lb. ground beef
4-6 slices bacon ( cook crisp and crumble )
3 Tbsp. chili powder
3 tsp. ground cumin
1 Tbsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. smoked paprika
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional)
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
2 15 oz. can kidney beans, drained & rinsed
2 15 oz. can pinto beans, drained & rinsed
2 15 oz. can black beans, drained & rinsed
1 (28-oz) can diced tomatoes with liquid
2 cups beef broth
1 cup water
1 Tbsp. Beef "Better Than Bullion"

In a large pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and bell pepper cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink.
Drain fat and return to heat then add tomato paste, stirring to combine.

Add chili powder, cumin, oregano, paprika, cayenne (if using), and black pepper. Add in broth, water,
Better than bullion, beans, diced tomatoes and bacon mix well and bring to a boil. Reduce
heat and simmer 40 to 60 minutes until desired consistency.

This sounds delicious! I need to try it.

[encarter13]

I do not know if you have a kamado style grill or a weber, but if so, this is the best chili you will ever make - https://www.food.com/recipe/smoked-q...t-chili-534628

[KatGirl]

I make a mean chili. I use all three colors of pinto beans and all 3 colors of bell peppers. Besides being delicious, it even looks pretty....��

[Bigblu10]

Instead of all ground beef I prefer 50% ground beef and 50% ground hot Italian sausage. Gives it so much more flavor and oomph!

[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by Bigblu10

Instead of all ground beef I prefer 50% ground beef and 50% ground hot Italian sausage. Gives it so much more flavor and oomph!

I don’t use ground beef. I use the beef you would use to make stew.

[Nikrnic]

Thanks for that recipe AzPaul. I'm going to give it a shot..

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[GB-man]

In before the Texans come in angry


I make a chicken white bean chili that I find not too shabby. I’ve been thinking of smoking a couple spatchcock chickens, pulling them and adding something extra to the recipe. Will report back.

[G8RDPM]

Originally Posted by Bigblu10

Instead of all ground beef I prefer 50% ground beef and 50% ground hot Italian sausage. Gives it so much more flavor and oomph!

Sounds great! Come share.
Hope all is well!
All great here!

[Spectre38]

Originally Posted by Nikrnic

Thanks for that recipe AzPaul. I'm going to give it a shot..

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Not AzPaul's recipe ... it's mine, Spectre38, Paul...

[swils8610]

Originally Posted by G8RDPM

Sounds great! Come share.

Hope all is well!

All great here!

I’m def going to try that...


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[AzPaul]

Originally Posted by Spectre38

I will have to type it out... I will add it later.

Pauls Chili
I use a 7qt. Le Creuset Dutch Oven to prepare.

INGREDIENTS
2 Tbsp. olice oil
1 large red onion, (finely diced)
1 large green bell (pepper diced)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
2 jalapeno peppers (minced)
2 serrano peppers (minced)
1 6 oz. can tomato paste
1 1/2 lb. ground beef
4-6 slices bacon ( cook crisp and crumble )
3 Tbsp. chili powder
3 tsp. ground cumin
1 Tbsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. smoked paprika
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional)
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
2 15 oz. can kidney beans, drained & rinsed
2 15 oz. can pinto beans, drained & rinsed
2 15 oz. can black beans, drained & rinsed
1 (28-oz) can diced tomatoes with liquid
2 cups beef broth
1 cup water
1 Tbsp. Beef "Better Than Bullion"

In a large pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and bell pepper cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink.
Drain fat and return to heat then add tomato paste, stirring to combine.

Add chili powder, cumin, oregano, paprika, cayenne (if using), and black pepper. Add in broth, water,
Better than bullion, beans, diced tomatoes and bacon mix well and bring to a boil. Reduce
heat and simmer 40 to 60 minutes until desired consistency.

Looks good. Thanks

[BNA/LION]

That looks recipe sounds Awesome! My Mother made some great chilli. I'll find the recipe and post it soon!

[droptopman]

Your recipe is similar to mine. I like to use leftover brisket in mine if I have it. Smoked brisket adds a layer of flavor and depth that is hard to match.

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by droptopman

Your recipe is similar to mine. I like to use leftover brisket in mine if I have it. Smoked brisket adds a layer of flavor and depth that is hard to match.

Now we’re talking. I’m doing that next time haha

[shaunylw]

I won't lie to you, I buy the Carol Shelby chili box and lie to everyone that I made it myself. My wife typically throws me under the bus, but its really good.

[Burlington]

My wife makes a great one - both with beef & without.

Smoked paprika gives it the boost.

Normally have it with rice and tortilla chips and sometimes melted cheese on top (not the diet version)

[chappuy1750]

This is my version of a recipe I found online - huge hit with the family!

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 green pepper, diced
1 pound 90% lean ground beef
2 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Dashes of tabasco
1 1/2 cups beef broth
1 (15 oz.) can petite diced tomatoes
1 (16 oz.) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 large can no-salt tomato sauce

[Db7566]

I have never lost a chili cook off. Winning tips are:

Caramelize the onions and use a lot
Brown the beef well
Throw some spicy sausage in there
Use dried beans
Cumin (just a little)
Coffee
Semi sweet chocolate (just a little)
Simmer it twice as long as the recipe calls for

I would be happy to post a recipe but I don’t have one. Enjoy!


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[Speedbird-1]

"And don't fergit the Liquid Smoke!"...as my old Tex and Okey workmates used to tell me, when describing their Chilli recipes.

[mountainjogger]

Originally Posted by Bigblu10

Instead of all ground beef I prefer 50% ground beef and 50% ground hot Italian sausage. Gives it so much more flavor and oomph!

Half and half here also: 1 lb. ground chuck and 1 lb. hot Neese Country Sausage.

[breitlings]

Hot thread.

[Sperry]

Putting aside the age-old debate on if beans in "chili" reduces it in stature to mere stew, my thinking is that a basic chili can be best. It's certainly quickest: about 60 minutes total, including most cleanup.

Brown a pound of ground beef while chopping a large yellow onion.

Set aside the beef and sauté the onion in the beef drippings with a little vegetable oil.

Add a can of drained and rinsed black beans, a can of diced tomatoes, and the beef. Fold these four ingredients together, lifting and mixing - not just smashing them together.

Add a packet of McCormick Chili Seasoning and maybe a little water - 4 ounces - and continue to combine. Raise the temp to medium high until it is simmering, then reduce and cook for 15 minutes or until the beans are tender.

If it then sits an hour and is then reheated, it'll probably taste better; you'll want to add a little more water and maybe have stopped the first simmer a bit early, while the beans are a tad al dente.

The preferred tomatoes are S & W Mexican Recipe Stewed Tomatoes (Sliced with mild chili & Mexican Seasonings). Tomato paste is not a bad idea; maybe ¾ of a little can of the good stuff. A small can - 4oz - green chiles, peeled and diced, will kick it up a hair.

To make your own seasonings, the basic recipe, which I portion out on a plate to get a visual, is:

3 - cumin
2 - garlic powder
1 - cayenne
1 - paprika
1 - oregano

With this basic recipe, anything goes, including cleaning out the refrigerator of anything you want. Note I do not add salt. The flavors usually do not need this enhancement.

[Peter Toronto]

I’ve always been happy with my chilli recipe. I’ve modified it over the years and still consider it to be a work in progress. Here’s one thing all of you can add to your chilli recipes to take them from plain to spectacular.

Once you’ve plated your chilli in a bowl, grate some old cheddar cheese on top. After that, add a generous scoop of guacamole and a scoop of sour cream to top off your dish.

Enjoy


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