this thread is not about titties, jugs, boobs, melons, funbags, tits, boobies or anything really

its about chili

what are your "non- seasoning packet" chili recipes? It doesn't matter if its mex. tex mex. Cincinnati. or even bean "free" chili (con carne)

even if you use seasoning packs, if you make any additions or "tweaks", post them here

what im looking for is anyone who has made chili with raw ingredients, but i really will appreciate any tricks or tips for run o' the mill recipes.
for example i use chicken stock or V-8 in substitute of water. beef stock kind of gets muddled into the mess. chicken stock makes it taste "richer" imo

10/24/2009 8:59:56 PM

you got a crock pot?

10/24/2009 9:02:57 PM

yeah

i also have a sweet ass dutch oven

and from what i can tell, thats the way to go

if you can bake it? BALLER, even makes the fat easier to skim off the top

but most times baking is just wayy wayyyy too much time to invest. the dutch oven cuts that time down on the stove

10/24/2009 9:05:01 PM

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"what are your "non- seasoning packet" chili recipes?"

I usually throw in a bunch of chili powder (duh), some cumin, paprika

10/24/2009 9:05:25 PM

trust StillFuchsia. she likes to eat

10/24/2009 9:06:19 PM

im looking for measurements and cook times

thats not helping, you fat fucking cunt

10/24/2009 9:12:44 PM

ancho chiles ftw

[Edited on October 24, 2009 at 9:16 PM. Reason : ^you didn't ask for either of those, b]

10/24/2009 9:15:22 PM

ohhh
i like that

is that something i can get at an ethnic marketplace or can it be found in a supermarket like harris teeter

10/24/2009 9:19:54 PM

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"you didn't ask for either of those, b"

and just throw stuff in until it tastes good

you don't need to be super exact

but if you want a recipe, http://lmgtfy.com/?q=chili+recipe

10/24/2009 9:20:21 PM

i think they have them at food lion

10/24/2009 9:22:44 PM

Simple, Easy, Tasty. My go-to Chili:

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 clove minced garlic
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14 1/2 oz) vegetable or chicken broth
1 can diced tomatoes


Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic to pan; saute 3 minutes. Stir in 3/4 cup water and next 9 ingredients (through diced tomatoes); bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 8 minutes.

I usually let mine simmer a little while longer.
Really yummy with a little shredded cheese and sour cream on top. With cornbread. YUM.

10/24/2009 9:26:29 PM

foodlion is what i wanted to hear

they got mad peppers around here

10/24/2009 9:27:00 PM

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"2 teaspoons olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 1 clove minced garlic 3/4 cup water 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 teaspoons chili powder 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained 1 can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 can (14 1/2 oz) vegetable or chicken broth 1 can diced tomatoes"

where's the meat in that?

i cant find it.

im willing to try it, but i have to feel like im not buying into some vegan trap where everything tastes like fucking grass

10/24/2009 9:30:23 PM

This is just a bean chili.

I didn't read your original post clearly

It's still good though.

10/24/2009 9:32:01 PM

get a big hunk of cow... chop it up into chunks... grind some.

get some fresh hot peppers... chop them up with an onion or two and cook them in olive oil till soft.

dried peppers of choice (I use new mexican chilis)... simmer in water, blend to make chili sauce.

get some bags of dried beans... soak them overnight. (i guess this should go first)

cook veggies... add a bottle of beer... add beans... add chili sauce... add a large can or two of tomatoes (diced or whole or whatever)

cook meat... drain fat (gotta be healthy about it)... add to pot.

add some spices... i use cumin, pepper, garlic, etc. (a little different each time.)

and then cook it on low for a few hours until the beans are cooked. (this will take the longest if you use dried beans, which are healthier than the canned mess.)

10/24/2009 9:33:37 PM

^oh and i like to add one or two chipotle peppers in adobo sauce to help season... don't need more than that.

10/24/2009 9:34:48 PM

chili powder
red or yellow curry
paprika
cinnamon
garlic
parsley
small can tomato paste
2 cans tomato sauce
3 tomatoes
greek peppers
1 red bellpepper
1 stalk celery
1 onion
1 lb lamb stew meat
1-2 cup(s) lentils
water

i don't have firm measurements--i add some spices, taste, and add some more; as for time, ~30 minutes

10/24/2009 9:35:58 PM

^what the hell kind of concoction is that? is sure as hell is not chili.

10/24/2009 9:37:02 PM

my food is always an experiment of sorts


chili enough

10/24/2009 9:38:19 PM

i mean is sounds interesting... just not sure if i'd call it chili.

10/24/2009 9:38:54 PM

of course some purists would not consider anything with beans in it "chili"

10/24/2009 9:40:10 PM

i'm not sure if i've ever had chili without beans

10/24/2009 9:42:33 PM

gah i guess im having problems finding cumin

i've heard chinese five spice will help it along, but thats a damn gamble imo

and chipotle peppers are just smoked jalapeno peppers. i use fire roasted tomatoes and it seems to even out :-/ no offense to chipotle peppers

10/24/2009 9:42:37 PM

yeah, but they add a distinctive flavor that is much different than the jalapeno.

check the spice aisle... cumin is one of the most common ingredients.

[Edited on October 24, 2009 at 9:46 PM. Reason : ]

10/24/2009 9:45:59 PM

the first appearance of curry sorta cancels the chili

:-/

if im looking for some "tang" to the mix, do add the lemon juice first and then the vinegar?


i usually add the vinegar for the browning of the beef, then add the lemon juice during the cooking of the tomatoes. then let it set

thats my take

10/24/2009 9:47:36 PM

meh, i like to make it interesting

10/24/2009 10:08:20 PM

You can't find cumin

I like to add an can of stout to my chili. I'm not sure it actually does anything, but I like it.

10/24/2009 10:18:07 PM

* 1 32-oz. can of kidney beans
* 1 16-oz. can of black beans
* 1 28-oz. can of tomatoes
* 1 6-oz. can of tomato paste
* 1 lb. hamburger meat
* 1 cup chopped onions
* 1 tbsp chili powder (I usually do this to taste)
* 1 tbsp cooking oil
* chinese all spice to taste
* cumin to taste
* dauce with Worcestershire sauce to taste
* 3/4 cup water

sautee the onions til they are clear. add the beef. cook til brown.
add the remaining ingredients.
I like your idea of adding chicken stock instead of water but I think I will add beef stock instead to keep the beef theme going. You are a genius my friend! I also will add a cup of green peppers next time to see how that taste.

But you already know my recipe.

10/24/2009 10:50:55 PM

i don't measure anything when i make chili unless it's like a number of cans of beans or something like that

10/24/2009 11:11:54 PM

same here NRR...I just gave measurements bc he asked.

10/24/2009 11:14:35 PM

soups and chili are really hard to go wrong with

i love trying other people's recipes for chili though just cause there are sooooo many different variations

but yea with soups and chili you can basically just add whatever you think will taste delicious (i mean within reason obviously). but they are fun things to experiment with.

10/25/2009 3:17:52 AM

ben's mom makes good chili, just beans and meat. the sauce is sweet. her liquid is dr. pepper, and she uses canned tomatoes, red pepper flakes, and i think she does use this box of seasonings, but leaves "the yellow one" out. i don't know what the brand is. this chili kicks ass when eaten with fritos.

10/25/2009 3:58:26 AM

left over chili is prob one of my favorite left overs.
eating some now

10/25/2009 11:30:38 AM

i make the best chili EVER! i don't have a recipe though i just kind of throw stuff in. it never tastes the same but it's always good.

10/25/2009 12:00:08 PM

^

10/25/2009 12:15:47 PM

GOOD SWEET JESUS I WANT SOME FUCKING CHILI RIGHT FUCKING NOW!

10/25/2009 12:17:41 PM

i currently have chili on the stove

it smells excellent

[Edited on January 9, 2010 at 4:19 PM. Reason : and yeah i don't have a recipe or measure shit, i just combine things until it looks/smells good]

1/9/2010 4:16:05 PM

I am making mine tomorrow. The recipe (or the basic recipe without all the stuff I add to it) is in the crockpot recipe thread

1/9/2010 4:23:05 PM

i found a recipe online that i loosely follow that makes some baller chili when the right meat is used

i gets the stewing meat from food lion (what part of the moo cow is that btw so i can dice up my own?)

1/9/2010 4:25:31 PM

my mom is making chili right now. i got upset when i found out hard times closed down on glenwood a while back. their chili whips ass.

1/9/2010 4:26:52 PM

it was alright

wasn't anything great

[Edited on January 9, 2010 at 4:27 PM. Reason : i do wish it was still there though]

1/9/2010 4:27:35 PM

^^^best beef stew meat is chuck, but it's typically any tougher part of the cow

1/9/2010 4:29:02 PM

thxu evan

i guess you would know about meat wouldn't you? ZING!

[i had to do that but now i feel bad]

1/9/2010 4:33:20 PM

I just go in my spice cabinet and pick out savory and spicy and make it work

...I don't note amounts, or even remember what I use. I have become my mother in that respect I do tend to do shit like a tiny pinch of cloves (in a whole crockpot) or ginger (fresh or powdered) - baking type spices in addition to the cooking type.

On a side note, though I think chili sounds like an EXCELLENT idea right now

I do seriously need to get some adobo paste

[Edited on January 9, 2010 at 4:39 PM. Reason : erfg]

1/9/2010 4:38:40 PM

i made about 10 gallons of venison chili the other day that i'm eating off of still.

1/9/2010 4:38:46 PM

Chili is not complete with out a little Texas Pete

1/9/2010 5:01:11 PM

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"it was alright wasn't anything great"

shut your whore mouth. terlingua red is awesome.

1/9/2010 5:13:30 PM

I got a batch going right now- tried throwing some orange and green peppers in the processer along with the onion and mexican chili's - smelled amazing, so we'll see how that turns out

1/9/2010 5:14:33 PM

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"Chili is not complete with out a little Texas Pete"

1/9/2010 5:38:59 PM

set mmmmmmmmmmm up

1/9/2010 5:46:26 PM