Looking for Chili recipies....

[Dennis Steele]

I love chili and am looking for some new recipes.

Whats your favorite chili recipie?

[JollyT]

I've always liked the Carrol Shelby's chili mix. It's got a good blend of chili powder. I always chop up some onion and celery to cook with the beef. Otherwise follow the package.

[DEADhead]

Here's my favorite:

DEADheads's chili

½ lb. beef chuck, cubed small (stew meat style)

½ lb. pork, cut into strips (stir fry style)

1 Tbsp. vegetable oil

1 medium yellow onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

14.5 oz. pinto/chili beans

14 oz. diced tomatoes

1 can beef broth + 1 can water

1 Tsp. cumin

1 Tbsp. chili powder

1 Tsp. cayenne pepper, (may omit if too spicy for your tastes)

1 Tsp. mexican oregano

½ Tsp. Black pepper

Salt, to taste

Masa harina (corn flour), to thicken

1 can tomatillos, drained

Green onion/scallions, to garnish

Cilantro, chopped, to garnish

Queso anejo (parmesan cheese will substitute), crumbled, to garnish

Heat oil in a 5 quart Dutch/French Oven. Brown beef and pork till golden. Add yellow onions and garlic halfway through browning meat. Add black pepper, cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and Mexican oregano. Roast for 1 minute. Add beef broth, water and diced tomatoes. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 45-60 minutes, or until meat is tender. Add beans and simmer for additional 15 minutes. If thickening of sauce is desired, slowly stir in a masa and cold water mixture and bring to boil. Once thickened, remove from heat and serve. Add tomatillos when serving; garnish with cilantro, green onion, and queso anejo. Enjoy!

[fishinchicks]

I used to make my chili from scratch using my Mom's recipe. Then I tried Bush's Chili starter (I think it is called Chili Magic?). It tastes almost exactly like my Mom's recipe. I have been using that ever since. My kids and hubby normally do not like chili, but this one they will eat. You use your own ground meat, and add a can of diced tomatoes. Pretty simple if you are in a hurry.

[Bad Catcher]

Is there actually a recipe for chili?? I have a recipe, but it is kind of what I feel like and who will enjoy it with me. I like to start with finely chopped onion, celery, and green pepper. Sweat until translucent and add a grilled sirloin that has been cubed to 1/4". Add diced tomato and tomato sauce, beans are optional. Thicken with tomato paste and season with chili powder, salt and pepper. Variations are ground beef and different heat levels with different chili peppers. Let simmer or put in slow cooker.

[bwtrout]

I like to add a roux using Masa flour. It adds a nice corn flavor and thickens it up nice.

-Use egual parts Masa flour and butter or peanut oil (guesstimate)

-Melt the butter (or warm up the oil) in a pan

-Add the flour and stir together

-Keep stirring until it browns. The darker the roux the stronger the flavor (careful not to burn)

Then add it to the chili sauce and mix it in well (while your still cooking the chili)

I usually use a half stick of butter for a serving of four, pot of chili.

[Mike89]

deadhead, this sounds great. we are going to try it soon!

Mike89

[BigWadeS]

SOUNDS AWESOME, AMIGO!

[MJCatfish]

Dennis,

Try this one for change up. I just made a batch tonight. Tweak it to your liking.

White Chicken Chili

I spice this recipe with hotter peppers such as jalapeno or habanera peppers.

1 ½ boneless chicken, chopped & cooked

1tbsp olive oil

2 cups chopped white onion

2 tbsp fresh minced garlic

2-3 stalks diced celery

1 small can green chilies w/liquid

2 14 oz cans chicken broth

3 16 oz cans Great Northern Beans

2 tsp cumin

2 level tsp oregano

¼ tsp cayenne pepper or to taste

Sauté the olive oil, onion, garlic, celery, and green chilies together. Add chicken and sauté until soft. In a stock pot add chicken broth and beans. Add pepper and seasonings to taste. Bring this to a low simmer then add the sautéed mixture. Add cumin, oregano, and cayenne. Simmer for a short while and serve.

-MJ

[CALVINIST]

Something I made up....

CHILI By Casey Nygren

1 lb. hamburger

1 medium onions-chopped

4 cloves garlic-chopped

1-3 Jalapeno peppers-seeded and chopped (if you want hot chili, use 3, if you want mild, use less)

2 Pablano peppers-roasted* and seeded

3 cans stewed tomatoes-chopped

2-3 cans water

2 cans tomato sauce

1 small can tomato paste

1 can dark red kidney beans-rinsed

1 can black beans-rinsed

2 T. chili powder

1 T. cumin

2 t. paprika

Salt and pepper to taste

Brown hamburger

Add onions, garlic, jalapeno and pablano peppers, sauté for 5 minutes, stirring often

Add tomatoes, water, tomato paste, tomato sauce, kidney and black beans, and spices. Stir together

Bring to boil, then let simmer over low heat for 3-4 hours, stirring occasionally. Add water as necessary.

My favorite way to eat chili is to butter up some super soft bread with real butter. Tear the pieces up and put into your bowl of hot chili. Sour cream and shredded cheese are also good additions.

*To roast Pablano peppers: Turn broiler on high. Put peppers under broiler until charred on the outside, then turn and roast other side until charred and soft, about 5 minutes each side. Remove peppers and let cool. Remove seeds before chopping. Leave charred skins on for flavor. You can also roast peppers on the grill.

[lawdog]

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I've always liked the Carrol Shelby's chili mix. It's got a good blend of chili powder. I always chop up some onion and celery to cook with the beef. Otherwise follow the package.

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Here is my thoughts after much experimenting. That Carrol Shelby mix is where I start, but I don't follow the recipe at all. I only use half the mix and a dash of the cayenne (SP?) pepper at one time as I think its too strong chile taste and not enough of the rest of the flavors. Then I use a can of diced tomatoes a can of tomato sauce and a can of V-8 instead of whatever the directions say for that, that they have on their bag and I cook according to their recipe. I usually use one lb of venison and one of beef when I make it too.

This is EXCELLENT and I get rave reviews for it...