Mr King Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 I'm making my second batch of chili of the season and I am looking for recipe suggestions and tips. Everyone seems to have a variation on the dish and their own little tricks and secret ingredients. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jason L Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 (edited) We're lazy, my g/f gets this stuff shipped from the states: http://www.carrollshelbyschili.com/products Edited October 14, 2013 by Jason L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corinthian Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Rocky has shared his chili recipe here before. It looked awesome. Dammit. Now I want a bowl of chili. You're making me spend money and gain weight! *starts planning how to go to the '50s style diner with the cute waitresses to order a bowl of chili* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr King Posted October 14, 2013 Author Share Posted October 14, 2013 (edited) Rocky has shared his chili recipe here before. It looked awesome. Dammit. Now I want a bowl of chili. You're making me spend money and gain weight! *starts planning how to go to the '50s style diner with the cute waitresses to order a bowl of chili* Thomas you ever come my way we can go grab some great chili at a little chili parlor here in town, complete with chrome stools at the counter. Jason, thanks for sharing that. I wonder if that is the same Shelby of Shelby Cobra fame. Edited October 14, 2013 by Mr King Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m1a1mg Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Jason, thanks for sharing that. I wonder if that is the same Shelby of Shelby Cobra fame. Yep. http://www.carrollshelbyschili.com/history Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max H Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 When isn't it chili season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr King Posted October 14, 2013 Author Share Posted October 14, 2013 When isn't it chili season? In the Midwest football season is chili season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corinthian Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 (edited) I'll remember that Mr King, thanks! Since the topic post was posted, I've been consuming chili dishes since yesterday. Yesterday night, I had a bowl of chili con carne (with no beans). Damn it was good. The chili was really powerful. I didn't finish it all and had the leftovers for breakfast today. Before lunch today, I had a bowl of chili with chunky beef and beans. Not as good as last night's chili though, the flavor was mild, and the dish was too soupy. And then a few hours ago for afternoon snack, I had nachos and chili from a can (Hormel I think). I've been farting like mad since this morning. Edited October 15, 2013 by TomasCTT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold Jones Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 (edited) Here's one I use, it's from an Oklahoma territory recipe I found in an old cook book. 2 onions sliced3-4 pounds of meat (cut into 1/2 inch chunks or ground)4-6 cloves garlic minced6 tablespoons chili powder2 tablespoons flour6oz tomato paste2 28 oz cans whole tomatoes1 tablespoon dry oregano1 qt tomato juiceoilwater Heat the oil in a 6 quart dutch oven and cook the onions in it until soft, add garlic and cook till fragrant. Add meat and brown it, add tomato paste and cook till everything is coated and it starts to brown. Mix enough water with the chili powder and flour until it forms a thin batter and add to the pan. Add all the tomatoes (don't drain) the tomato juice and oregano. Salt and pepper to taste. Cook over low heat till the meat is tender or move the pan to a pre-heated 225 degree oven for a couple hours. I like to serve it with skillet cornbread or over rice. Edited October 15, 2013 by Harold Jones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr King Posted October 15, 2013 Author Share Posted October 15, 2013 Thanks Harold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr King Posted October 24, 2013 Author Share Posted October 24, 2013 Made my first attempt at Coney Island chili dog sauce for hot dogs today. I am really impressed with it. I cheated and used two packets of Gold Star Cincinnati style chili seasoning instead of doing my own individual spices. It was a good call actually as it is a really good spice mix for this. Of course I did add in my own additional ingredients that I felt the dish called for. It is incredibly greasy, but that is how chili is served around here. Traditionally they have beef suet added to them, and I added some to this chili along with using a high fat ratio ground beef. This chili would make excellent chili mac. Pardon the dirty stove and poor lighting. I had been cooking all day, and the combination of a crappy Iphone camera and phosphorescent lighting does not help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corinthian Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 ^ I nearly ate my monitor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Looks good. I mde some the other day as well, even the kids liked it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 My wife made a pork chili last night, too late to have more than a few spoonful. Simmering away right now. You garnish with lime zest (and a bit if juice) and fresh cilantro. Smells freaking delicious. We do a half dozen different types every winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootER5 Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Looks good. I mde some the other day as well, even the kids liked it. The only chili I cook is the recipe that Murph^ posted here several years ago. Freaking. Awesome. When my friends hear that I'm making it, they invite themselves to dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Davis Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 2nd Place Chili Recipe (Placed 2nd in a Chili Cookoff with this one) 1 small bottle Merlot (single-serving size)¼ cup chili powder per pound of meat1/8 cup of chipotle chili powder2 – 26 oz. containers of beef stock2 tablespoons salad oil3 pounds of coarsely ground chili meat3 large red onions, chopped2 large garlic cloves, minced or pressed1 ½ teaspoon paprika1 ½ teaspoon salt1 ½ teaspoon dry oregano leaves1 ½ teaspoon ground cumin½ teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)1 to 3 fresh or pickled hot yellow wax chile peppers, sliced3 fresh jalapeño peppers, de-seeded and chopped1 16 ounce can of crushed or diced tomatoes1 cup dehydrated masa flour (corn tortilla flour)Crushed red pepper seeds (to taste) 1. Whisk all of the chili powder into a pan containing one of the 26 oz. containers of beef stock. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. 2. Heat oil in a 5 to 6 quart pan over medium high heat. Add half of the meat at a time and cook, stirring as needed, until well browned. Lift out meat and set aside. Leave any liquids still inside pan. Reduce heat to medium; add onions and garlic to pan and cook, stirring, until onions are soft (about 10 minutes). 3. Whisk all of the masa into a pan containing the remaining 26 oz. container of beef stock and the Merlot. Bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, whisking occasionally. 4. Return meat to the pan containing the sautéed onions and garlic. Add the paprika, salt, oregano, cumin, cayenne, yellow wax and jalapeño pepper slices. Add the beefstock-chili powder mixture and the beefstock-wine-masa mixture and stir. 5. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat, cover and simmer for two hours minimum. Spoon off any grease rising to the top. After it has simmered for 90 minutes, stir in the can of crushed or diced tomatoes. Add crushed red pepper seeds (to taste, as often as you like) during the two-hour simmering period. OPTIONAL – 30 minutes prior to serving, stir in 2 cans of chili beans (not recommended for Chili Competitions). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Davis Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 J. R.’s CHILI (Original Recipe - a good one - no chili powder involved) 6 dried ancho chile peppers1 ½ cups of water2 tablespoons salad oil2 pounds of lean boneless beef, cut into 1 inch cubes (coarsely ground chili meat will do)3 large red onions, chopped2 large garlic cloves, minced or pressed1 ½ teaspoon paprika1 ½ teaspoon salt1 ½ teaspoon dry oregano leaves1 ½ teaspoon ground cumin½ teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)1 to 3 fresh or pickled hot yellow wax chile peppers, sliced1 to 3 fresh or canned jalapeño peppers, sliced½ cup regular strength beef broth1 16 ounce can of crushed or diced tomatoes¼ cup dehydrated masa flour (corn tortilla flour) blended with ½ cup of water 1. Rinse ancho chiles and discard stems; break chiles into pieces and place in 1 to 2 quart pan with water. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat, cover and simmer until chiles are soft (about 30 minutes). Whirl chiles and their liquid in a blender or food processor until smooth; set aside. 2. Heat oil in a 5 to 6 quart pan over medium high heat. Add half of the meat at a time and cook, stirring as needed, until well browned. Lift out meat and set aside. Leave any liquids still inside pan. Reduce heat to medium; add onions and garlic to pan and cook, stirring, until onions are soft (about 10 minutes). Return meat to the pan and add the paprika, salt, oregano, cumin, cayenne, yellow wax and jalapeño pepper slices, beef broth, and ancho chile purée. 3. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat, cover and simmer until meat is tender when pierced (about 2 hours). After it has simmered for 90 minutes, add the can of crushed or diced tomatoes. 4. Stir masa mixture into chili. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally until mixture thickens (about 15 minutes). 5. Serve in bowls topped with chopped yellow onions and shredded cheddar cheese. Have hot flour tortillas (or cornbread), salsa and tortilla chips available when you sit down to eat this wonderful chili. Olé! My “Tweaks” To The Original Resipe: A. Buy and use two large containers of Beef Stock (not broth, STOCK). Each should contain about three cups of broth. Substitute the broth for water in the original recipe. B. Use coarse ground chili meat instead of beef cut into cubes. After you lift out the browned beef (and place in a large bowl) , sautee your onions and garlic in the meat juices. After they are sautéed, lift them out (and place them in a large bowl). Get rid of the remaining meat juices before returning the meat and onions to the pot. C. Double or even triple the amount of masa used for thicker chili. C. If you cannot find the hot yellow peppers in the produce section of your grocery, you will find them on the aisle where the pickles etc. are placed. D. In Step 1, above, boil and simmer the ancho chilis in one of the containers of stock (instead of water) as per directions. E. After completing Step 2, above and before beginning Step 3, above, empty the second container of stock and whisk in the masa until it is smooth and there are no lumps. Stir this mixture into the pot and then begin Step 3, above. F. Delete Step 4, above. G. OPTIONAL – 30 minutes prior to serving, stir in 2 cans of chili beans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 My “Tweaks” To The Original Resipe: G. OPTIONAL – 30 minutes prior to serving, stir in 2 cans of chili beans. You wanna risk having them revoke your Texas passport over that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivanhoe Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Doesn't the Republicstate of Texas maintain some kind of database for offenses such as that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Davis Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 That's why it says "optional." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr King Posted February 12, 2014 Author Share Posted February 12, 2014 My latest batch of chili is on the stove. I keep tweaking the recipe every time I make it to try something new. This time I finely chopped beef suet and melted it down, while cooking chopped onions and green pepper in it to help give it added flavor. I have used suet for my Coney Island sauce before but not in my regular chili. Not pictured is the white vinegar, and the masa I also add to the chili near the end to thicken it up. I use the cheapest ground beef they have because it has the highest fat content. I like beans in mine, but you could easily substitute more meat for the beans. The Gold Star Cincinnati Chili seasoning has become my favorite off the shelf seasoning. I really dig it's flavor. I also add in extra cumin. Ignore the coffee and bbq sauce in the back ground they dont go in the chili. The two partially hidden cans are Rotel Hot Diced Tomatoes with Habanaros, and Contadina Tomato Paste. Cant wait till it is done cooking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Niehorster Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 My latest batch of chili is on the stove. I keep tweaking the recipe every time I make it to try something new. This time I finely chopped beef suet and melted it down, while cooking chopped onions and green pepper in it to help give it added flavor. I have used suet for my Coney Island sauce before but not in my regular chili. Not pictured is the white vinegar, and the masa I also add to the chili near the end to thicken it up. I use the cheapest ground beef they have because it has the highest fat content. I like beans in mine, but you could easily substitute more meat for the beans. The Gold Star Cincinnati Chili seasoning has become my favorite off the shelf seasoning. I really dig it's flavor. I also add in extra cumin. Ignore the coffee and bbq sauce in the back ground they dont go in the chili. The two partially hidden cans are Rotel Hot Diced Tomatoes with Habanaros, and Contadina Tomato Paste. Cant wait till it is done cooking.Looks fantastic. Sure hope I make it to your neck of the woods some day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKTanker Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Before lunch today, I had a bowl of chili with chunky beef and beans. Not as good as last night's chili though, the flavor was mild, and the dish was too soupy. Does it have beans in it? Yes? "Then it's not chili. Real chili has no beans in it, but you're from a foreign land, so your ignorance is forgiven." Sheldon Cooper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr King Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 My latest batch of chili is on the stove. I keep tweaking the recipe every time I make it to try something new. This time I finely chopped beef suet and melted it down, while cooking chopped onions and green pepper in it to help give it added flavor. I have used suet for my Coney Island sauce before but not in my regular chili. Not pictured is the white vinegar, and the masa I also add to the chili near the end to thicken it up. I use the cheapest ground beef they have because it has the highest fat content. I like beans in mine, but you could easily substitute more meat for the beans. The Gold Star Cincinnati Chili seasoning has become my favorite off the shelf seasoning. I really dig it's flavor. I also add in extra cumin. Ignore the coffee and bbq sauce in the back ground they dont go in the chili. The two partially hidden cans are Rotel Hot Diced Tomatoes with Habanaros, and Contadina Tomato Paste. Cant wait till it is done cooking.Looks fantastic. Sure hope I make it to your neck of the woods some day. Thanks Leo, it turned out fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr King Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share Posted February 16, 2014 Just a video I found while trying to research the spices that go into making Cincinnati style chili. This video features some of the more prominent chili parlors in Cincinnati and their brief bit of their histories. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEOHr8FudwQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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