OT:: Chili recipes

[LJohnny]

Give me your best recipe for the best Superbowl Chili!

I've tried the "slow cooker II" (http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Slow-Cooker-Chili-II/Detail.aspx) recipe and it is good, but I am looking for suggestions. :)

[Ken Robb]

Whichever recipe you choose make it at least a day in advance, refrigerate, and reheat when you are ready to serve it. This allows the flavors to meld and improves every chili I have ever tried.

[maxdog]

Whichever recipe you choose make it at least a day in advance, refrigerate, and reheat when you are ready to serve it. This allows the flavors to meld and improves every chili I have ever tried.

My experience as well.

[OtayBW]

If you're a no carne type, try the recipe out of the original Moosewood cookbook. They use bulghur wheat in an interesting way. Would surprise you....

[Bob Ross]

I stopped using a "recipe" for my chili ~25 or 30 years ago; now I just pull together my ingredients and start improvising

...much to my wife's chagrin. (Note to self: Go lighter on the cumin next time.)

Agree that Day-In-Advance chili always tastes better than Day-Of chili.

A few of my favorite ingredients that don't appear on most typical chili recipes:
- baker's chocolate
- beer
- cactus (nopalitos)
- matzoh meal
- ground flax

[clyde the point]

1/2 lb dried beans. Heat in pan onions, garlic, salt, pepper, green pepper, whatever and boil those beans for 1/2 hour once your veggies are sauteeed.

I used deer cause it's fast food. Runs fast through the woods.

One lb browned with more onions and garlic.

After those above beans have sat for a few hours reheat for a couple of more hours until they have that soft but not fall apart consistency.

I will combine the two, draining out some of the bean water but if you watch it and do it right you will have just enough.

I add a quart of homecanned tomato sauce or contadina works.

Spices include cumin, chili powder, dried chilis ground in an old coffee grinder if you can find them. Sometimes I'll throw blackening seasoning in for fun.

I have a bunch of dried jalapenos from the garden and I'll throw a few in. Watch handling the seeds!

Toward the end I will mix a little corn meal in water and add. This thickens the mix and makes it smooth.

You can substitute any meat you like. Ground anything or steak if you want, cut into small pieces. Temperature is controlled by the amount of chilies. Thickness by water.

Best thing is there is no wrong way to do it. I try to keep canned goods to a minimum and the beans to me are the key. Not everyone likes that much prep.

At the end of the day you can use Carrol Shelby's Texas Chili mix and come up with a great product.

Fart away.:)

[bikerboy337]

Had my annual guys weekend and made this... was a huge hit and everyone has been talking about it and asking for the recipe...

Took about 25 minutes to put together... i slow cooked for about 6 hours... it was amazing... i added some candied bacon as well...

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/boilermaker-tailgate-chili/

[charliedid]

http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2010/09/beef-chili-sour-cream-and-cheddar-biscuits/

[zap]

i used deer cause it's fast food. Runs fast through the woods.



+1

[fiamme red]

Squirrel chili: http://www.aetn.org/programs/arkansasoutdoors/phyllisrecipes/game/squirrel_chili_stew

[Dave B]

My favorite chilli thoughts. One of the best jokes of all time.


The notes are from an inexperienced chili taster named Frank, who was visiting Texas from the East.
Frank: "Recently, I was honored to be selected as a judge at a chili cook-off. The original person called in sick at the last moment and I happened to be standing there at the judge's table asking directions of two judges (Native Texans). They said that the chili wouldn't be all that spicy and, besides, they told me I could have free beer during the tasting. So I accepted." Here are the scorecards from the event:

CHILI # 1: MIKE'S MANIAC MOBSTER MONSTER CHILI

Judge # 1: A little too heavy on the tomato. Amusing kick.

Judge # 2: Nice, smooth tomato flavor. Very mild.

Judge #3 (Frank): Holy Mother of God! What is this stuff? You could remove dried paint from your driveway. Took me two beers to put the flames out. I hope that's the worst one. These Texans are crazy

CHILI # 2: ARTHUR'S AFTERBURNER CHILI

Judge # 1: Smoky, with a hint of pork. Slight jalapeno tang.

Judge # 2: Exciting BBQ flavor, needs more peppers to be taken seriously.

Judge # 3: Keep this out of the reach of children. I'm not sure what I'm supposed to taste besides pain. I had to wave off two people who wanted to give me the Heimlich maneuver. They had to rush in more beer when they saw the look on my face

CHILI # 3: FRED'S FAMOUS BURN DOWN THE BARN CHILI

Judge # 1: Excellent firehouse chili. Great kick. Needs more beans.

Judge # 2: A bean less chili, a bit salty, good use of peppers

Judge # 3: Call the EPA. I've located a uranium spill. My nose feels like I have been snorting Drano. Everyone knows the routine by now. Get me more beer before the flames that come from my ears ignite again. Barmaid pounded me on the back, now my backbone is in the front part of my chest. I'm getting ****-faced from all of the beer.

CHILI # 4: BUBBA'S BLACK MAGIC

Judge # 1: Black bean chili with almost no spice. Disappointing.

Judge # 2: Hint of lime in the black beans. Good side dish for fish or other mild foods, not much of a chili.

Judge # 3: I felt something scraping across my tongue, but was unable to taste it. Is it possible to burn out taste buds? Sally, the barmaid, was standing behind me with fresh refills. That 300-lb. blonde lady is starting to look HOT - just like this nuclear waste I'm eating. They told me chili is an aphrodisiac!

CHILI # 5: LINDA'S LEGAL LIP REMOVER

Judge # 1: Meaty, strong chili. Cayenne peppers freshly ground, adding considerable kick. Very impressive.

Judge # 2: Chili using shredded beef, could use more tomato. Must admit the cayenne peppers make a strong statement.

Judge # 3: My ears are ringing, sweat is pouring off my forehead and I can no longer focus my eyes. I farted and four people behind me needed paramedics. The contestant seemed offended when I told her that her chili had given me brain damage. Sally saved my tongue from bleeding by pouring beer directly on it from the pitcher. I wonder if I'm burning my lips off.! It really pisses me off that the other judges asked me to stop screaming. Screw those rednecks.

CHILI # 6: VERA'S VERY VEGETARIAN VARIETY

Judge # 1: Thin yet bold vegetarian variety chili. Good balance of spices and peppers.

Judge # 2: The best yet. Aggressive use of peppers, onions, and garlic. Superb.

Judge # 3: My intestines are now a straight pipe filled with gaseous, sulfuric flames. I **** myself when I farted and I'm worried it will eat through the chair. No one seems inclined to stand behind me except that Sally. She must be braver than I thought. Can't feel my lips anymore, and I really need to wipe my *** with a snow cone.

CHILI # 7: SUSAN'S SCREAMING SENSATION CHILI

Judge # 1: A mediocre chili with too much reliance on canned peppers.

Judge # 2: Ho hum, tastes as if the chef literally threw in a can of chili peppers at the last moment. I should take note that I am worried about Judge # 3. He appears to be in a bit of distress as he is cursing uncontrollably.
Judge # 3: You could put a grenade in my mouth, pull the pin, and I wouldn't feel a thing. I've lost sight in one eye, and the world sounds like it is made of rushing water. My shirt is covered with chili which slid unnoticed out of my mouth. My pants are full of lava like **** to match my shirt. At least during the autopsy, they'll know what killed me. I've decided to stop breathing, its too painful. Screw it, I'm not getting any oxygen anyway. If I need air, I'll just suck it in through the 4-inch hole in my stomach.

CHILI #8: TOMMY'S TOE-NAIL CURLING CHILI

Judge # 1: The perfect ending, this is a nice blend chili. Not too bold but spicy enough to declare its existence.

Judge # 2: This final entry is a good, balance chili. Neither mild nor hot. Sorry to see that most of it was lost when Judge # 3 passed out, fell over and pulled the chili pot down on top of himself. Not sure if he's going to make it. I wonder how he'd have reacted to really hot chili!