Beans in your Chili?

[AKTexas]

Two threads about one movie,both threads include discussion on whether beans belong in chili.Some other kooky things like cinnamon and chocolate should be included or excluded in chili.

You decide.

[Solidus-snake]

Kidney AND chili beans in mine, right next to the jalapenos.

[TEN-32]

I make it both ways, but without more often. The best chili I've made is with smoked brisket.

[cciota]

No beans, just meat and heat.

[El Jefe]

No beans, just meat and heat.

Bingo!

Beans are just, well, they're just friggin beans.

[slamfire51]

Bingo!

Beans are just, well, they're just friggin beans.

What is wrong with you people???

BEANS make chili what it is.

Cinnamon and chocolate in chili is just....SICK!

[mriddick]

What if I like all the choices?

[slamfire51]

What if I like all the choices?

Really??????

[RJ Shooter]

What if I like all the choices?You're from the area, do you like Cincinnati Chili (Skyline, Blue Ash)???? I love it!

And for the record, I could vote for all four as well! I don't like beans on my Chili Dog!!!!!

[RJ Shooter]

And historically speaking, Chili evolved from Texas cowboys out on the range. Beans were a staple "chuckwagon" food. They were cooked at every meal!

And then the Spanish influence of the Southern Cowboys (Gauchos, Vaqueros and Charros) came along. They cooked with a lot of peppers and made Moles (pronounced Mo-Lays) that actually included chocolate (cocoa beans, or cacao plants, originated in Central and Southern America). Bring together the Beef of the cowboy, the beans of the chuckwagon, and the mole of the gauchos, and you have today's CHILI!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So, this isn't too unnatural!!! ;) :p

[slamfire51]

And historically speaking, Chili evolved from Texas cowboys out on the range. Beans were a staple "chuckwagon" food. They were cooked at every meal!

And then the Spanish influence of the Southern Cowboys (Gauchos, Vaqueros and Charros) came along. They cooked with a lot of peppers and made Moles (pronounced Mo-Lays) that actually included chocolate (cocoa beans, or cacao plants, originated in Central and Southern America). Bring together the Beef of the cowboy, the beans of the chuckwagon, and the mole of the gauchos, and you have today's CHILI!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So, this isn't too unnatural!!! ;) :p

The Spanish screwed up a good thing.
Why don't we just throw in a bag of Toostie Rolls and a few cinnamon sticks in with everything else.

IMO, that's not chili.
Damn, it IS unnatural.

[RJ Shooter]

The Spanish screwed up a good thing.
Why don't we just throw in a bag of Toostie Rolls and a few cinnamon sticks in with everything else.

IMO, that's not chili.
Damn, it IS unnatural.The Spanish created it goofball! :)

Without the Spanish, you'd just be eating Pinto Beans!!!! :p

[ltorlo64]

My wife puts kidneys and pintos into ours. I don't mind beans in my chili dogs either.

[slamfire51]

The Spanish created it goofball! :)

Without the Spanish, you'd just be eating Pinto Beans!!!! :p

Reread your post.

And historically speaking, Chili evolved from Texas cowboys out on the range. Beans were a staple "chuckwagon" food. They were cooked at every meal!

And then the Spanish influence of the Southern Cowboys (Gauchos, Vaqueros and Charros) came along. They cooked with a lot of peppers and made Moles (pronounced Mo-Lays) that actually included chocolate (cocoa beans, or cacao plants, originated in Central and Southern America). Bring together the Beef of the cowboy, the beans of the chuckwagon, and the mole of the gauchos, and you have today's CHILI!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I like pintos too, but not in chili.

You know the cowboys would have eventually added peppers and onions to the bean/beef stew.
I bet no real cowboy would ever consider chocolate of cinnamon as an ingredient.

[Gunner1558]

FWIW There's chili, and there's chili con carne. Seems to me that would indicate a stand-alone bean dish of some sort, and the same dish, with meat added.

I like beans in chili, Pinto, Navy, Kidney... Whatever is available.

IMHO, good chili also requires hot peppers of some type, I prefer Habaneros.

[Sidartha]

What is wrong with you people???

BEANS make chili what it is.

Cinnamon and chocolate in chili is just....SICK!
This.
I put kidney beans in with the beef, onions, peppers, celery(yea I'm a Yankee. Shutup!), ect.
Without beans chili is just spicy meat soup.

[O.S.O.K.]

Frijoles for chure! What's the matter with you guys that say no beans? Chili is beans man.

No beans is just hot dog topping.

And chocolate is for mole and tamalies.

[RJ Shooter]

Gotta have Cumin in there with the Chili Powder. It's gotta have the SouthWest taste...

Here's some 'mild' chili we made for a Halloween event two weeks ago.

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[slamfire51]

Gotta have Cumin in there with the Chili Powder. It's gotta have the SouthWest taste...

Here's some 'mild' chili we made for a Halloween event two weeks ago.

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I see BEANS.......................:coffee:

[sevlex]

I like both.

But there is a special place in my heart for slow-cooked pork green chili made with Hatch green chilies.
:firedevil::firedevil::firedevil:

[AKTexas]

I like both.

But there is a special place in my heart for slow-cooked pork green chili made with Hatch green chilies.
:firedevil::firedevil::firedevil:

I have a recipe for green chili stew,but that would be off topic.

[RJ Shooter]

My wife makes a great "White Bean Chicken Chili" that has green chilies in it... Friggin' good!

[slamfire51]

The poll has beans winning.
I knew there were people here with good taste. :rofl:

[chiak47]

Gunsnet is now officially an Arfcom clone...:o




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[abpt1]

Beans are a must have!

[abpt1]

Gunsnet is now officially an Arfcom clone...:o




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[Tx Dogblaster]

...Without beans chili is just spicy meat soup.

My thought exactly...

[El Jefe]

You all are a bunch of fucking beaners! :coffee:

[slamfire51]

You all are a bunch of fucking beaners! :coffee:


AND PROUD OF IT!!!! :rofl:

[slamfire51]

I don't believe the theory of Global Warming.
Beans produce Methane gas when digested.
This Methane is then expelled out the ass
and contributes to Global Warming, so they say.

I do not belong to Gore's crusade and will continue to eat beans in chili.
I will do my best to expel Methane every chance I can.

No beans in chili = a Gore subject. hahahahahahaha

[FunkyPertwee]

Every Chili recipe is different, and I like them all (almost).

When I make my own poor mans chili, its high fat ground beef, canned chili beans, canned diced tomatoes, a lot of canned green chilies, fresh jalapenos from the garden, and lots of dry spices, mainly garlic powder, onion powder, dark chili powder, lots of cumin, smoked paprika, black or white pepper, and salt. Optional ingredients include fresh onion, fresh garlic, fresh peppers (whatever you got), hot sauce (not Texas-Pete).

I like to poor my chili over stuff to, including flour biscuits, corn bread, grits, rice, and especially tortilla chips. Whether they're fresh chips to scoop with or broken bad leftovers to stir in my bowl with cheese.

Mine comes out different every time according to the availability of ingredients.

[FunkyPertwee]

I forgot the most important part of all.

When you add the dry spices, and it gets like its all sticking to the hot pan, pour in Shiner Bock and slow boil everything, allowing it to almost digest in the pot. Add as much beer is necessary so that it can boil long enough, and be as thick or runny as you like.

[circuits]

Chili without beans (and other good stuff) is basically a meat paste/sauce. Great for topping chili dogs, but hardly a standup meal.

Say no to seasoned pate' made with beef, water and tomatoes.

[AKTexas]

You all are a bunch of fucking beaners! :coffee:

Beaners for the win!

[old Grump]

Bad poll that only allows one answer, in my case they are all yes and I'm surprised that more people didn't vote for chocolate. A chunk of unsweetened chocolate and a cored chopped up apple belongs in every good batch of chili.

Beans are optional, not necessary but a great stretcher and type of bean matters little, they all have their place. When I use beans I often mix them.

[slamfire51]

Bad poll that only allows one answer, in my case they are all yes and I'm surprised that more people didn't vote for chocolate. A chunk of unsweetened chocolate and a cored chopped up apple belongs in every good batch of chili.

Beans are optional, not necessary but a great stretcher and type of bean matters little, they all have their place. When I use beans I often mix them.


It's "bean or no bean" poll.
Not what else do you put in your chili.

We could do another with additive options.

[El Jefe]

Chili without beans (and other good stuff) is basically a meat paste/sauce. Great for topping chili dogs, but hardly a standup meal.

Say no to seasoned pate' made with beef, water and tomatoes.

That's complete BS, beaner. Haven't you ever made chili with cubed sirloin or deer meat? Meat paste, WTF?

[slamfire51]

That's complete BS, beaner. Haven't you ever made chili with cubed sirloin or deer meat? Meat paste, WTF?

I don't think he meant paste in the traditional sense, such as pate.

[AK-J]

If it is a stand alone meal, it has gotta have beans. If it is to be used as a topping (like on hotdogs, chips etc.), no beans is best.

[slamfire51]

Hey, I can't vote on the chocolate or cinnamon option since I've already voted FOR beans.

Fine.

I vote NO cinnamon and damn sure NO chocolate.

[old Grump]

It's "bean or no bean" poll.
Not what else do you put in your chili.

We could do another with additive options.
No it isn't or cinnamon and chocolate wouldn't have been on the poll.

[slamfire51]

No it isn't or cinnamon and chocolate wouldn't have been on the poll.

You got me.
I missed voting on those. Didn't see them at the time.

Still, NO cinnamon or chocolate.

[matshock]

I voted NO on all my ballot initiatives this year. I voted YES on beans.

[slamfire51]

I voted NO on all my ballot initiatives this year. I voted YES on beans.

A good man!! with taste I might add.

[mriddick]

You're from the area, do you like Cincinnati Chili (Skyline, Blue Ash)???? I love it!

And for the record, I could vote for all four as well! I don't like beans on my Chili Dog!!!!!

Cheese!!! it's the cheese :)

[AKTexas]

Guess we need another poll with toppings?

[weevil]

Red chili yes beans and meat.


Green chili just pork and lots of it.

[arcangel]

Gotta have beans, never tried green chilli tho. Anyone have their chilli with rice? Its the way to go.

[old Grump]

Gotta have beans, never tried green chilli tho. Anyone have their chilli with rice? Its the way to go.
Chili over rice Cuban style, lots of times, one of my sisters favorites. That one definitely has lots of beans, wouldn't be Cuban without the beans. After I put on enough Tabasco I like it too.

[Tx Dogblaster]

Preferrably over Fritos w/ beans & LOTS of cheese. Over rice is good and cheese isn't an absolute necessity in this but it helps. My chili is made with beer. Not a DROP of water. Then some masa flour paste to thicken it a bit. It's always better the 2nd day and even better on the 3rd. The spices seem to come out after it's aged in the fridge for a couple of days then reheated...

So, anybody seen that chili movie, Skyline? :poundon:

[slamfire51]

Preferrably over Fritos w/ beans & LOTS of cheese. Over rice is good and cheese isn't an absolute necessity in this but it helps. My chili is made with beer. Not a DROP of water. Then some masa flour paste to thicken it a bit. It's always better the 2nd day and even better on the 3rd. The spices seem to come out after it's aged in the fridge for a couple of days then reheated...

So, anybody seen that chili movie, Skyline? :poundon:

I forgot about Fritos. Hell yes, chili on Fritos is my favorite.
Cheese on top if I remember to buy it when grocery shopping.

What movie??? LOL

[Ronwicp]

Chili without beans is fucking gay!!

[slamfire51]

Chili without beans is fucking gay!!

Jefferson, skip this post!!!! :rofl:

[Tx Dogblaster]

My wife just texted me saying that she wants chili for dinner so I'll be making a monstrous pot of my beer/deer chili later with a $hitpot full of beans. Pics will be posted to show how Texas chili is supposed to be made!!!

Should I start a Texas chili tutorial thread?:rofl:

[slamfire51]

My wife just texted me saying that she wants chili for dinner so I'll be making a monstrous pot of my beer/deer chili later with a $hitpot full of beans. Pics will be posted to show how Texas chili is supposed to be made!!!

Should I start a Texas chili tutorial thread?:rofl:

Good.
We need the recipe too.

[RogerLee]

damn y'all....now I have make a big pot (2 1/2 gallons) of chili tonight.

[old Grump]

If I get a deer or 3 I will definitely post my venison chili.

[JVD]

hell yes beans. I don't think I've ever had chili with chocolate or cinnamon in it, sounds strange.

Seems a lot of chili around here has noodlesi in it too... I know some people think thats insane. Must be a midwest thing? That should be another question. Noodles or not?!

[matshock]

hell yes beans. I don't think I've ever had chili with chocolate or cinnamon in it, sounds strange.

Seems a lot of chili around here has noodlesi in it too... I know some people think thats insane. Must be a midwest thing? That should be another question. Noodles or not?!

Now that you mention it- we used to make a chicken stew with those frozen egg noodles. Yummy.

[old Grump]

hell yes beans. I don't think I've ever had chili with chocolate or cinnamon in it, sounds strange.

Seems a lot of chili around here has noodlesi in it too... I know some people think thats insane. Must be a midwest thing? That should be another question. Noodles or not?!
No noodles, no macaroni, get gone you evil fiend from hell get thee gone. I'm flexible and open minded but there are standards, sheesh, some peoples kids.

[swampdragon]

Chili without beans is not chili.
And I like chopped onions and cheddar cheese on top.

[Arnulf]

Chili without beans is not chili.
And I like chopped onions and cheddar cheese on top.

Yeah....without beans its just hamburger and tomato sauce...its not chili...I like chili with cheddar n crushed crackers....I like Wendy's chili...its classic chili.

[slamfire51]

damn y'all....now I have make a big pot (2 1/2 gallons) of chili tonight.

Hmmm...I always look forward to making chili.

Just 2.5 gallons:confused1:

[Gunner1558]

Yeah....without beans its just hamburger and tomato sauce...its not chili....

Chili without beans is sloppy joe mix. I like chili for breakfast, with a couple of scrambled eggs on top of a bowl of chili and a side of rye toast.

[Tx Dogblaster]

...Seems a lot of chili around here has noodlesi in it too... I know some people think thats insane. Must be a midwest thing? That should be another question. Noodles or not?!

WTF??? Damn Yankees... Noodles are for spaghetti... Freaking nasty northerners. Cinnamon is for toast and cookies and chocolate is for desert (or milk)...:whacky110:

I have a pot on the stove right now with pics and everything. Texas chili tutorial to follow later tonight!!!:dancingsmile:

[AKTexas]

My chili has beans no cheese,chopped red onion and saltines.

[Arnulf]

Chili without beans is sloppy joe mix. I like chili for breakfast, with a couple of scrambled eggs on top of a bowl of chili and a side of rye toast.

When we have a pot of chili in the fridge I will take a few scoops and put in a small pan and heat it on the stove and smash it with a tater smasher then boil hotdogs and make chili cheesedogs for lunch with doritos on the side with a coke. :)

[slamfire51]

When we have a pot of chili in the fridge I will take a few scoops and put in a small pan and heat it on the stove and smash it with a tater smasher then boil hotdogs and make chili cheesedogs for lunch with doritos on the side with a coke. :)


Sounds good to me.
But I prefer Fritos or Cheeto Puffs on the side.

[Tx Dogblaster]

When we have a pot of chili in the fridge I will take a few scoops and put in a small pan and heat it on the stove and smash it with a tater smasher then boil hotdogs and make chili cheesedogs for lunch...

I almost hate to say it but I think I could see that... May have to try it as chili dogs are a staple around my house and I have a big fresh pot of chili that I just gourged myself on. Now I'm headed to the store for some ice cream to cool my guts off...:D

[slamfire51]

I almost hate to say it but I think I could see that... May have to try it as chili dogs are a staple around my house and I have a big fresh pot of chili that I just gourged myself on. Now I'm headed to the store for some ice cream to cool my guts off...:D

When you've cooled off, we need pics and recipe.
Not pics of your bloated chili gut.

[Arnulf]

Sounds good to me.
But I prefer Fritos or Cheeto Puffs on the side.

Sides are optional....I like the nacho cheese doritos with my chili cheesedogs...they just seem to go good together...and a coke makes you burp....which is very satisfying. :D

[RJ Shooter]

Gotta have beans, never tried green chilli tho. Anyone have their chilli with rice? Its the way to go.I do it all the time...

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[Arnulf]

When we use rice instead of chili beans..we call it "Spanish Rice" is we use noodles we call it "Johnny Marzetti"

[Tx Dogblaster]

Should I post my Texas chili "tutorial" here or start a new chili thread? Personally I think it should continue in this thread if AKTexas doesn't mind... There seems to be enough chili and chili movie threads already...

[davepool]

Red chili yes beans and meat.


Green chili just pork and lots of it.

YES on both counts.

[slamfire51]

Might as well.
Everyone else has put their 3 cents worth in.

Go for it.

[old Grump]

For those of you who have lived in Texas, you know
how true this is. They actually have a Chili Cook-off about the time
Halloween comes around. It takes up a major portion of a parking lot at
the San Antonio City Park.

Judge #3 was an inexperienced Chili taster named Frank, who was visiting
from Springfield, IL


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 for
directions to the Coors Light truck, when the call came in. I was assured by the
other two judges (Native Texans) 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 scorecard notes from the event:

CHILI # 1 - MIKE'S MANIAC 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 shit, what the hell is this stuff? You could
remove dried paint from your driveway. Took me two beers to put theflames out. I hope that's the worst one. These Texans are crazy.

CHILI # 2 - AUSTIN'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.
Judge # 2 -- 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 I ignite.Barmaid pounded me on the back, now my
backbone is in the front part of my chest. I'm getting shit-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 beer maid, was
standing behind me with fresh refills. That 300-LB woman is starting to
look HOT...
just like this nuclear waste I'm eating! Is chili an aphrodisiac?

CHILI # 5 LISA'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 shit on 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. Can't feel my lips anymore. I need to wipe my ass with a snow
cone.

C HILI # 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 to match my
shirt. At least during the autopsy, they'll know what killed me. I've
decided to stop breathing
it's 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 - BIG TOM'S TOENAIL 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, balanced chili. Neither
mild nor
hot. Sorry to see that most of it was lost when Judge #3 farted, passed
out, fell over and pulled the chili pot down on top of himself. Not sure
if he's going
to make it. poor feller, wonder how he'd have reacted to really hot chili?
Judge # 3 - No Report

[Tx Dogblaster]

Texas Chili Tutorial (Maybe it should be in the BIY forum? LOL...)

Ingredients needed:
http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb145/txdogblaster/Chili/th_Step1.jpg (http://s210.photobucket.com/albums/bb145/txdogblaster/Chili/?action=view&current=Step1.jpg)

Cook 3-4 lbs of meat (preferrably deer but beef will work):D I use minced onion and garlic powder in the meat. Don't drain the fat if there is any...
http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb145/txdogblaster/Chili/th_Step2.jpg (http://s210.photobucket.com/albums/bb145/txdogblaster/Chili/?action=view&current=Step2.jpg)

Add 1 large can of tomato sauce and 2 small cans
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Add 4-5 beers. Shiner Bock is best but I wanted to try the Czech Ale this time. I say 4-5 because it depends on how many have been drank by the time this point is reached. You actually need liquid content equal to 7-8 beers so you can make up the difference with water.
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http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb145/txdogblaster/Chili/th_Step6.jpg (http://s210.photobucket.com/albums/bb145/txdogblaster/Chili/?action=view&current=Step6.jpg)

Add all of the spices (1/4 cup paprika, 1 cup chili powder, salt & cayenne as desired) amounts are approximations because I don't actually measure any of it...
http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb145/txdogblaster/Chili/th_Step4.jpg (http://s210.photobucket.com/albums/bb145/txdogblaster/Chili/?action=view&current=Step4.jpg)

Let the chili simmer for about 30 minutes then add 4-5 cans of kidney beans
THIS STEP IS NOT OPTIONAL!!!
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Cover and simmer for another 30 minutes or so...
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Make a thick paste like mixture of Masa flour and water. Stir the mixture into the chili and simmer for another 20 minutes or so to thicken the chili to the desired consistancy.
http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb145/txdogblaster/Chili/th_Step11.jpg (http://s210.photobucket.com/albums/bb145/txdogblaster/Chili/?action=view&current=Step11.jpg)

Add corn chips (Fritos are the best!!!) to a bowl, load the chili on top then top with colby jack or cheddar cheese. Grab a beer if there's any left and enjoy!!!
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[slamfire51]

Add all of the spices (paprika, chili powder, salt & cayenne)

How much of each?
we need a starting point.

[Tx Dogblaster]

Edited for quantities...:D

[slamfire51]

For us that don't know, what is Masa flour?
A Mexican thing I assume..

[alpo]

I like beans in my chili.

[AKTexas]

For us that don't know, what is Masa flour?
A Mexican thing I assume..

You make corn tortillas with it.Some use it as thickener in their chili.I prefer my chili to be a little soupier.

[Tx Dogblaster]

For us that don't know, what is Masa flour?
A Mexican thing I assume..

It's basically just corn flour. A much finer grind than corn meal. It's used for tamales and I think corn tortilla as well...

[old Grump]

Fine ground corn flour as opposed to coarse ground which is corn meal. I always have it on hand for a thickener for my chili because I like it thick, not juicy.

[Tx Dogblaster]

...I always have it on hand for a thickener for my chili because I like it thick, not juicy.

That's the only thing I use it for. A bag of it literally lasts me 2-3 years. I too like my chili thick. That way it "sticks to the ribs"...

I just had another big bowl for lunch and it's SO much better than last night. It always thickens up overnight and the seasonings seem to really come alive with age.

[63DH8]

Gotta have Cumin in there with the Chili Powder. It's gotta have the SouthWest taste...

Here's some 'mild' chili we made for a Halloween event two weeks ago.

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If it's mild, it ain't chili! Who ever heard of "mild" chili? It's got to be hot! I mean HOT! I mean EFFEN HOT! It's got to bring sweat to the brow! It has to make your nose run! Your bowel should be rumbling in anticipation of the hotness of the spice! Your asshole must tremble and scream every time the word "Chili" is spoken in remembrance of how hot the last bowl was! Your sphincter should be preparing itself for the hot ejecta that will spew forth from your nether regions! Chili needs to be HOT!!!!

[swampdragon]

If it's mild, it ain't chili! Who ever heard of "mild" chili? It's got to be hot! I mean HOT! I mean EFFEN HOT! It's got to bring sweat to the brow! It has to make your nose run! Your bowel should be rumbling in anticipation of the hotness of the spice! Your asshole must tremble and scream every time the word "Chili" is spoken in remembrance of how hot the last bowl was! Your sphincter should be preparing itself for the hot ejecta that will spew forth from your nether regions! Chili needs to be HOT!!!!

I'm sure all the cowboys on horseback back in the day agree with you.
Nothing like having the trots while your horse is trotting....lol

[AKTexas]

I'm sure all the cowboys on horseback back in the day agree with you.
Nothing like having the trots while your horse is trotting....lol

That is called Razorblade Chili.Shit so hot you fart razorblades!

[old Grump]

I'm sure all the cowboys on horseback back in the day agree with you.
Nothing like having the trots while your horse is trotting....lol
Western Endurance Saddle with a low flat cantle, Put your britches in your saddle bags, drop the flap of your long johns and you use your poop chute to shoot poop while you scoot. Not all saddles are created equal and there is always an answer to any of life's little difficulties. No need to sacrifice the quality of your chili just because you have work to do the next day.
:coffee:

[slamfire51]

Western Endurance Saddle with a low flat cantle, Put your britches in your saddle bags, drop the flap of your long johns and you use your poop chute to shoot poop while you scoot. Not all saddles are created equal and there is always an answer to any of life's little difficulties. No need to sacrifice the quality of your chili just because you have work to do the next day.
:coffee:

Where the Hell do you come up with this shit? :fighting0024:

[swampdragon]

That is called Razorblade Chili.Shit so hot you fart razorblades!

REAL cowboys wipe their asses with a cactus after passing it too, right?
lol....

[old Grump]

Where the Hell do you come up with this shit? :fighting0024:
I'm just a simple country boy doing what country boys do. Looking for practical solutions for life's little problems.

[swampdragon]

Where the Hell do you come up with this shit? :fighting0024:

I certainly don't want to ever borrow any of his horse saddles....lol

[Tx Dogblaster]

I certainly don't want to ever borrow any of his horse saddles....lol

I think I'm somewhat concerned for his horses. I'm with you about never borrowing a saddle from him though...

[AKTexas]

REAL cowboys wipe their asses with a cactus after passing it too, right?
lol....

I'm not a real cowboy,never pretended to be.Cactus would cruel and unusual punishment.

[old Grump]

Much to hard on the cactus and takes to long for them to recover. A real man is able to do it with a handful of saw grass or a couple of handfuls of sand. If nothing else wait for it to dry and then knock the crust off with a rock or a stick.

[swampdragon]

Much to hard on the cactus and takes to long for them to recover. A real man is able to do it with a handful of saw grass or a couple of handfuls of sand. If nothing else wait for it to dry and then knock the crust off with a rock or a stick.

I've actually used sand before.
It works too.
lol....

[HDR]

I use a few kinds of beans.

I eat what I like how I like it; the only traditions I care about preserving are the ones I like..

lol

[AKTexas]

I've actually used sand before.
It works too.
lol....

Gabe would say you are a pussy for using sand.

[old Grump]

Don't say nothing naughty about Gabe, he is scary and you don't want no tickets from him.

[slamfire51]

I don't know how you guys feel, but I say stop all references of Gabe.
He's had enough air time and there's no sense in making him any more infamous than he is already. I'm tired of seeing his name.
Our mission has been accomplished. Good job guys.

[FunkyPertwee]

I don't know how you guys feel, but I say stop all references of Gabe.
He's had enough air time and there's no sense in making him any more infamous than he is already. I'm tired of seeing his name.
Our mission has been accomplished. Good job guys.

I agree. He shouldn't be a part of a chili thread.

[slamfire51]

I agree. He shouldn't be a part of a chili thread.

I agree.
Chili is way out of his league.

[AKTexas]

I agree.
Chili is way out of his league.

Are you guys scared of him?WTF?Next you will delete your post too.lol

[slamfire51]

Are you guys scared of him?WTF?Next you will delete your post too.lol


You can't be scared of a phantom that never appears and hides in softairland.

I personally am tired of seeing his name.

You guys do as you will, it was just a suggestion.

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[AKTexas]

You can't be scared of a phantom that never appears and hides in softairland.

I personally am tired of seeing his name.

You guys do as you will, it was just a suggestion.

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BAH!You fuddy duddy!Could be worse...Printerman could be here posting his soft porn whores,uber tactified AK and dropping the "R" word every other sentence.

But since you are going to delete your post let us talk about the type of beans.I prefer the kidneys but the girlfriend likes the pintos.I like beer in my chili but the girls don't once again.I'm going to have make some more chili soon with some beer and kidneys for myself.

[slamfire51]

BAH!You fuddy duddy!Could be worse...Printerman could be here posting his soft porn whores,uber tactified AK and dropping the "R" word every other sentence.

But since you are going to delete your post let us talk about the type of beans.I prefer the kidneys but the girlfriend likes the pintos.I like beer in my chili but the girls don't once again.I'm going to have make some more chili soon with some beer and kidneys for myself.

I'd rather see the whores than see Gabe any day. LOL

I'm not a deleter. My posts will be there as long as others.
I love light kidney beans in chili. IMO, pintos are not chili beans. Pintos are cooked with ham hock and topped on buttermilk cornbread with green onions on the side.

[FunkyPertwee]

I prefer the kidneys but the girlfriend likes the pintos.I like beer in my chili but the girls don't once again.I'm going to have make some more chili soon with some beer and kidneys for myself.

You should compromise and have beer and chili bean pintos.

And I'm not scared, its just when I see his name I get a little airsoft sting on my pecker.:dizzy:

[old Grump]

I'd rather see the whores than see Gabe any day. LOL

I'm not a deleter. My posts will be there as long as others.
I love light kidney beans in chili. IMO, pintos are not chili beans. Pintos are cooked with ham hock and topped on buttermilk cornbread with green onions on the side.
Guess what I had for supper except it was Bermuda onion in the beans with the ham.

[Tx Dogblaster]

I agree.
Chili is way out of his league.

Unless it has chocolate, cinnamon, NO beans and it's served over noodles...

[old Grump]

Silly Wabbit, chili's and bitter chocolate have been a pair for over a thousand years and it is a perfect touch in chili. We are talking squares of bakers chocolate, not candy bars or M&M's.

Just a pinch of cinnamon just a hint, if you taste it you put in to much. Call it a catalyst, you can't see it, smell it or taste it but it does something good to the over all taste. Only heathens dismiss it out of hand.

Beer is a yes, dark stout or ale is a plus, light beer is in the same class as noodles, for shame.

Noodles and macaroni is anathema for a chili head. It the stuff nightmares is made of and can be found in all Swedish Lutheran homes and church dinners in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Forgive them Lord for they know not what they do.

[swampdragon]

... Only heathens dismiss it out of hand.





http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNP6gOMuBP0&feature=related

[old Grump]

Swampy is silly Wabbit #1.

[slamfire51]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNP6gOMuBP0&feature=related


A classic.

[slamfire51]

You guys give up on the chili thread?

Gabe doesn't have to be the center of attraction to discuss chili.

Anyone have some recipes to share?
I guess you can have cinnamon and chocolate in the recipe if you want, but don't expect me to use it. :barf:

[Tx Dogblaster]

I think just the mention of Gabe freaked people out... It's OK boys, you can come out now. Gabe's gone.

Oh BTW, if your recipe has chocolate and/or cinnamon in it then it still ain't chili... I don't care what ya say about cowboys and moles or whatever that crap was...

[slamfire51]

I'm wondering if SUX556 might have a chili preference.
I bet he and Gabe top their chili with pink softair pellets. :fagfight:

[Tx Dogblaster]

Pink soft air pellets with chocolate and cinnamon over noodles...

[old Grump]

1 pound venison chopped in ½ inch pieces
½ pound ground pork sausage
1 large onion chopped, (1 cup)
1 cup beer
1 can water chestnuts
2 large tomatoes diced
15 Oz. tomato sauce
3 tsp chili powder
2 tsp ground cumin
¼ tsp dried oregano leaves
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
1 square bakers chocolate
1 cup masa flour
1 medium bell pepper in 1 inch pieces, (1 cup)
1 cup red, pinto or navy beans
Shredded cheddar cheese

Soak beans over night with ½ tsp of baking soda added to the water. Rinse thoroughly, discard old water and add beans to crock pot. Add beer and just enough water to cover beans.


Mix all ingredients except bell pepper, beans and cheese in 4 Qt. crock pot. Cover and cook on low heat setting 6 hours or till meat and vegetables are tender. Stir in bell pepper and beans. Add enough masa flour to thicken. Uncover and cook on high heat for 15 minutes or until slightly thickened. Serve with cheese.

Most people use 2 large stalks of celery instead of chestnuts but i don't like cooked celery, I prefer it raw.

[slamfire51]

1 can water chestnuts?....really????

Chinese inspired chili, right?

[old Grump]

Nope, like a little crunchy but don't like cooked celery. Usually I just skip that ingredient but I tried it once and liked it.

[AKTexas]

My Chili Recipe

2lbs Ground Venison or beef(for the non hunters)
2lbs Ground Pork
2 large onions diced
4-8 cloves of garlic chopped (as much or as little to your preference)
2 tablespoons oil (for browning the meat,onion,and garlic)
6-8 serrano peppers chopped (more if you like your culo on fire :firedevil:)
4-6 tablespoons Chili powder (as much or as little to your preference)
4-6 tablespoons Comino powder (as much or as little to your preference)
Salt and pepper
2 cans whole peeled tomatoes rough chop(drain the juice and reserve)
2 bottle of Shiner Bock (1 for the chili and 1 for you)
4 cups water plus tomato juice
1 lb of beans (pintos,kidneys,or whatever you like)
1 small can of tomato paste (optional)

For thicker chili:
2 tablespoons masa flour mixed with a little water to thicken (optional)

Large stock pot:

Heat the oil to smoking,add the onion and peppers first.Once these have gotten a little color add the garlic and ground meat.Brown the meat,then add dry spices and mix well.

Add the rough chopped tomatoes,beer,water,tomato juice reserved,bring to a boil drop to a simmer add the beans and cook on low heat with a lid until beans are tender.For more tomato flavor add 1 can of tomato paste.

I prefer my chili to be more soupy than thick.

Serve with cheese,chopped sweet onion,sour cream,Frito corn chips,or saltine crackers.

[printerman]

chili with cinnamin usually means cinncinatti style and over spaghetti with cheese ! This style rocks .

[slamfire51]

chili with cinnamin usually means cinncinatti style and over spaghetti with cheese ! This style rocks .


chili with cinnamin usually means cinncinatti style and over spaghetti with cheese ! This style SUCKS
You must be a Yank transplant.

[AKTexas]

chili with cinnamin usually means cinncinatti style and over spaghetti with cheese ! This style rocks .

Now you have gone and ghayed up the thread.

[Tx Dogblaster]

chili with cinnamin usually means cinncinatti style and over spaghetti with cheese ! This style rocks .

Nooooooo... :dammit:

[slamfire51]

I've rethought my previous reply.
I'll respect peoples' choices, but expect me to use your recipe or eat those concoctions.

Some of them are equivalent to pouring maple syrup on hot dogs.
I just can't bring myself to try them. PERIOD.

[FunkyPertwee]

I've rethought my previous reply.
I'll respect peoples' choices, but expect me to use your recipe or eat those concoctions.

Some of them are equivalent to pouring maple syrup on hot dogs.
I just can't bring myself to try them. PERIOD.

Using a square of unsweetened chocolate or some unsweetened cinnamon isn't blasphemy. It just gives the chili a darker more earthy flavor. Its not to make it sweet or give it some weird twist, chocolate and cinnamon go hand in hand with beef. You might have had cocoa powder on a steak at a restaurant and didn't know it.

[old Grump]

Venison Hamburger Chili

Ingredients


Olive Oil
12 oz. beer
2 cups diced onion (about 1 large)
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 1/4 pounds ground venison
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 (15-ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained
2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
2 chipotle chiles, canned in adobo sauce, minced
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup light sour cream
Chopped green onions (optional)


Preparation

Sauté venison or beef hamburger in heavy large pot over medium-high heat until no longer pink, breaking up with spoon, about 8 minutes. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and red bell peppers and sauté until they start to soften, about 15 minutes. Add them to the pot with the meat and mix in the spices, chili powder, chocolate and chipotle chiles. Add diced tomatoes, beans, and beer. Bring chili to boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes add Masa flour till thickened to the desired consistency, stir often.



Doing Ahead: Cool than refrigerate uncovered till cold, then cover and keep refrigerated for up to 48 hours or freeze for up to a month. Good way to have camp chili or make a quick meal without needing a lot of stove time.



Serve with sour cream, green onions, and cheese.

[old Grump]

Chili with venison sausage and rice, Louisiana style

Nose cleaning, attitude adjusting, happy belly chili. Deer camp, company or just for those cold days when you belly needs warming and your sinus cavities need clearing.

1- 1/2 - 2 lbs. Ground Chuck
1- 1/2 - 2 lbs. Deer Sausage (thin slices)
1 can of Pinto Beans (drain juice)
1 can of Dark Kidney Beans (drain juice)
1 can of Black Beans (drain juice)
1 can of Diced Tomato
16 oz. jar of Picante Sauce (medium flavor)
1 can of your favorite Beer
1 large Yellow Onion (chop small)
1 large Bell Pepper (chop small)
6 ribs of Celery (chop small)
1 Jalapeno (chop small)
1 tbsp. Minced Garlic
6 tbsp. Mexene Chili Powder, (you guys are lucky, I can't get it up here unless I send away for it)
1 tbsp. Cumin
seasonings: Salt, Black Pepper, Worcestershire

In your large iron pot, brown the chuck and sausage.
Season with salt and pepper. Strain out the drippings and add all of the ingredients to the pot, enough water to just cover plus a cupful of beer, (real beer, not lite beer), and season to your taste.


Bring pot up to boil then cut heat to simmer for 2 hours. You may need to add a little more beer as the pot cooks down. Just taste when you do that in case you need a little more seasoning.


Serve over cooked rice. Hot skillet of cornbread, biscuits or crunched up soda crackers. Have a bottle of your favorite hot sauce on hand because if you are a chili head this will be kind of mild but most people will react actively.

[Ppsh41]

As my late friend Chuck Travis used to say: 'Chili ain't chili without beans'. I miss him.

[old Grump]

Chili without beans is spaghetti sauce only better than Italian style spaghetti sauce.

[justinsaneok]

What is wrong with you people???

BEANS make chili what it is.

Cinnamon and chocolate in chili is just....SICK!

For sure. Chili without beans is like a gun without bullets !

[FunkyPertwee]

Chili without beans is spaghetti sauce only better than Italian style spaghetti sauce.

As a child, I was once left with relatives who were no good at cooking. Their spaghetti and their chili was the exact same, just trade the beans for noodles. Yuck.

[blobman]

jeez louise,,i click this trhead and its freakin 7 pages?

BEANS :yes(with a steak usually).........you guys are very opinionated about your chilly(haha) somebodys gonna complain i dint spell it right

[FunkyPertwee]

jeez louise,,i click this trhead and its freakin 7 pages?

BEANS :yes(with a steak usually).........you guys are very opinionated about your chilly(haha) somebodys gonna complain i dint spell it right

I think your spelling is great Blobman.

You characteristic writing style adds a touch of flavor to this forum.

[Schuetzenman]

hell yes beans. I don't think I've ever had chili with chocolate or cinnamon in it, sounds strange.

Seems a lot of chili around here has noodlesi in it too... I know some people think thats insane. Must be a midwest thing? That should be another question. Noodles or not?!

:thumbspbig:Chili with Beans and served over Elbow Macaroni. That's the way my parents served it up. If no Mac then crushed saltines.

[FunkyPertwee]

:thumbspbig:Chili with Beans and served over Elbow Macaroni. That's the way my parents served it up. If no Mac then crushed saltines.

Macaroni noodles in chili is crap. Saltines are good. Corn chips are the best.

[old Grump]

Corn bread is best, corn chips are okay, saltines, rye bread, wheat bread, etc. are a last resort before you slide into insanity and do it with pasta. Having grown up surrounded by Swedes and Norwegians, Lutherans and Methodists Chili and macaroni was what I ate because it was what was there. Then I left home, joined the Navy, discovered Salsa's, Tabasco sauce, Cajun Cooking, Tex/Mex cooking and I was saved.

A few years ago we had a game feed at the local gun club I was in and my contribution was genuine cornbread. both regular, southern style and diabetic. All of it disappeared fast and received many compliments and requests for recipe's???

What blew my mind was how many of those people told me they had never eaten cornbread before.

I got the same reaction at deer camp a few years earlier when I made a big batch of lasagna. It went fast and the main topic of dinner was what was it??? These people had traveled the world, vacation in Vegas every year, had vacationed in Mexico but didn't know what lasagna was. Where ever they went they ate what they were familiar with. Chicken, steak, meatloaf, cheeseburgers, mashed potatoes and gravy and their condiments were yellow mustard, catsup, salt and pepper. You say rice and they think Chinese, You say Italian and they think Spaghetti, most of them think Chef Boyardee.

It baffles me little mind.

[AKTexas]

I reserve cornbread for beans,stew,and soups.I grew up with Zesta (Keebler brand) saltines with chili.Fritos were for chili pie.My ex and her mother preferred cornbread but could not make it unless it was a packaged type.I learned how to make from my mother using a cast iron pan,bacon drippings,and buttermilk.

[slamfire51]

I reserve cornbread for beans,stew,and soups.I grew up with Zesta (Keebler brand) saltines with chili.Fritos were for chili pie.My ex and her mother preferred cornbread but could not make it unless it was a packaged type.I learned how to make from my mother using a cast iron pan,bacon drippings,and buttermilk.

That's cast iron "skillet" to you. You know we Southerners don't use cast iron pans. LOL

Nothing better than Martha White buttermilk cornmeal, buttermilk (both BM meal and BM add to the "tang") and a smoking hot bacon drippings greased iron skillet. slapped in the oven @450 degrees until lightly browned on top.
I love the bottom crust being almost burned. Yummy.

[Mark Ducati]

I like beans in my Chilli as an enhancement.... NOT as the main body of the meal.

When I make chilli, I like using Caroll Shelby's brown box you find in the grocery store... I use hamburger AND diced Filet Mignon when I make it :) As for the spice, I've never put cinnamon in Chili... but I use ground CLOVES!

Seriously, next time you make Chili or Spaghetti, toss in a little ground cloves... cloves are used as a spice in a lot of Jamaican cooking :)

[FunkyPertwee]

I like beans in my Chilli as an enhancement.... NOT as the main body of the meal.

When I make chilli, I like using Caroll Shelby's brown box you find in the grocery store... I use hamburger AND diced Filet Mignon when I make it :) As for the spice, I've never put cinnamon in Chili... but I use ground CLOVES!

Seriously, next time you make Chili or Spaghetti, toss in a little ground cloves... cloves are used as a spice in a lot of Jamaican cooking :)

Filet Mignon is too much of a rarity for me grind up into something else. I'll wrap it in bacon and sear it.

[AKTexas]

That's cast iron "skillet" to you. You know we Southerners don't use cast iron pans. LOL

Nothing better than Martha White buttermilk cornmeal, buttermilk (both BM meal and BM add to the "tang") and a smoking hot bacon drippings greased iron skillet. slapped in the oven @450 degrees until lightly browned on top.
I love the bottom crust being almost burned. Yummy.

Okay you got me...skillet!I heat the drippings and then pour the batter in while it is sizzling.Crisps up the bottom.

[slamfire51]

Okay you got me...skillet!I heat the drippings and then pour the batter in while it is sizzling.Crisps up the bottom.

yepper

[slamfire51]

I like beans in my Chilli as an enhancement.... NOT as the main body of the meal.

When I make chilli, I like using Caroll Shelby's brown box you find in the grocery store... I use hamburger AND diced Filet Mignon when I make it :) As for the spice, I've never put cinnamon in Chili... but I use ground CLOVES!

Seriously, next time you make Chili or Spaghetti, toss in a little ground cloves... cloves are used as a spice in a lot of Jamaican cooking :)


You can actually taste the difference between the hamburger meat and Mignon, or is it for the texture?

[old Grump]

Ingredients


2 pounds ground chicken, coarsely ground preferred
3 tablespoons chili powder, plus 2 teaspoons
1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15-ounce) can white beans, drained and rinsed
2 (28-ounce) cans diced fire roasted tomatoes (http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/tomato/index.html)
1 medium sweet potato (http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/sweet-potato/index.html) (about 10 ounces), peeled and shredded
1 (15-ounce) can low-sodium chicken broth (http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/broth/index.html)
1/4 cup instant tapioca (recommended: Minute tapioca)
1 to 2 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce with seeds, chopped
2 tablespoons soy sauce (http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/soy-sauce/index.html)
1 tablespoon kosher salt (http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/salt/index.html)
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 teaspoons granulated garlic
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/cinnamon/index.html)
Pinch ground cloves
1/2 to 3/4 cup lager-style beer, optional
Toppings: Sour cream (http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/sour-cream/index.html), shredded Cheddar (http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/cheddar/index.html) or Jack cheese (http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/jack-cheese/index.html), chopped scallions, and chopped pickled jalapenos

Directions
Put the chicken in the slow cooker (http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/slow-cooker/index.html). Add 3 tablespoons of the chili powder and all the rest of the ingredients, except the beer. Stir everything together, cover, and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours.
Just before serving, stir in the remaining 2 teaspoons of chili powder (http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/chili-powder/index.html), the beer, if using, and season with more salt and pepper, to taste, if desired. Divide the chili among warm bowls. Serve with the topping of your choice.
Know-How: Stirring in chili powder right before serving brightens the flavor of the chili.
Really lousy weather and I'm still feeling punky so I thought I'd try something different. I already have everything but the fire roasted tomatoes and I can fix that. I have had chicken chili before just not this recipe

[slamfire51]

Really lousy weather and I'm still feeling punky so I thought I'd try something different. I already have everything but the fire roasted tomatoes and I can fix that. I have had chicken chili before just not this recipe

First it's cinnamon, now sweet potatoes and tapioca. :dammit:

[old Grump]

First it's cinnamon, now sweet potatoes and tapioca. :dammit:
You gotta stretch your wings man, you are in a rut. You didn't think sweet potatoes were only for thanksgiving or tapioca for desert did you?

[Dr. Gonzo GED]

I learned how to make from my mother using a cast iron pan,bacon drippings,and buttermilk.
I don't suppose you'd be willing to share your mom's cornbread recipe with us would you?

I've been trying to dial in the method for some soft, tasty "cornpone" for a while now. (The skillet helps, and a little extra buttermilk keeps it from getting too dry, but I'm always looking for new ideas!)

[Dr. Gonzo GED]

You gotta stretch your wings man, you are in a rut. You didn't think sweet potatoes were only for thanksgiving or tapioca for desert did you?
Yams I can believe in. That tapioca is just crazy talk though! ;)

[AKTexas]

I don't suppose you'd be willing to share your mom's cornbread recipe with us would you?

I've been trying to dial in the method for some soft, tasty "cornpone" for a while now. (The skillet helps, and a little extra buttermilk keeps it from getting too dry, but I'm always looking for new ideas!)

My Mother's is just like my Grandma's.

Ingredients
2 cups yellow cornmeal
2/3 cup flour
1-1/2 tablespoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon of sugar (optional)
Dash of black pepper
1 and 2/3 cups buttermilk
2-3 tablespoons of bacon drippings

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
Prepare the skillet by placing the bacon drippings in the skillet and roll the skillet or use a paper towel to coat the interior sides of the skillet with the bacon grease. Place the skillet in the pre-heated oven while preparing the following batter.In a medium size bowl, combine all the dry ingredients and mix well.Add 3/4 of the buttermilk and stir.Remove skillet from oven and slowly add about 1 tablespoon of the hot oil (bacon grease) from the skillet, into the batter, stirring well.Note: the skillet and bacon grease should be very hot but not smoking.Watching the consistency of the batter, carefully add remainder of buttermilk while stirring.The consistency of the cornbread batter should look like a thick pancake mix. This may require a little more or less of the remaining buttermilk. If the mix is too thick, add more buttermilk. If the mixture is too thin, add more cornmeal.Lightly sprinkle the skillet bottom with dry corn meal and pour in the batter.Immediately, place skillet in pre-heated oven.Bake at 400 degrees approximately 25 minutes. Time will vary according to the consistency of the batter you end up with. Watch the cornbread after about 20 minutes and cook until the top is golden brown.After the top is brown, remove the cornbread from the oven and flip the cornbread over in the skillet (see tip below), then continue baking another 5 minutes.

[Dr. Gonzo GED]

Awesome! Thanks AKTexas!

[AKTexas]

Awesome! Thanks AKTexas!

Yup anytime.My dad thought me something that some might think is nasty.Crumble of said cornbread in a bowl and pour cold buttermilk on top eat with a little Louisiana style hot sauce.

You can use the same batter add chopped jalapeños and onion and you have hush puppies.

[old Grump]

Yup anytime.My dad thought me something that some might think is nasty.Crumble of said cornbread in a bowl and pour cold buttermilk on top eat with a little Louisiana style hot sauce.

You can use the same batter add chopped jalapeños and onion and you have hush puppies.
Ah hush puppies. Absolutely have to have hush puppies when doing shrimp, crawdads, grilled catfish or deviled crabs.

1 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup all purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/8 tsp red pepper
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 egg beaten
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley

(Otional: one jalapeno pepper with seeds minced instead of the black and red pepper)

In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well.

Heat 2 inches of oil to 375 degrees.

Drop by teaspoonfuls into the hot oil until golden brown. about 3 minutes if the oil is hot enough.

Cook the hush puppies in the oil that shrimp or fish has been fried in for that little extra go along taste.

[slamfire51]

Awesome! Thanks AKTexas!


You can also take AK Texas's recipe and pour a small amount into a smoking skillet of bacon drippings (or cooking oil, enough to coat the bottom of skillet slightly),
just as you would cook pancakes. Cook until golden brown.

Talk about moist and good.
Great with BBQ pork and cole slaw.

[slamfire51]

You gotta stretch your wings man, you are in a rut. You didn't think sweet potatoes were only for thanksgiving or tapioca for desert did you?

Pretty much on the yams.
As far as tapioca goes, it's never good, at anytime.

What's next for chili? Peaches??

[AKTexas]

You can also take AK Texas's recipe and pour a small amount into a smoking skillet of bacon drippings (or cooking oil, enough to coat the bottom of skillet slightly),
just as you would cook pancakes. Cook until golden brown.

Talk about moist and good.
Great with BBQ pork and cole slaw.

Speaking of Coleslaw.

1 head of green cabbage shredded
1/2 head red cabbage shredded
1/2 lb carrot shredded
1 cup mayo
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

[old Grump]

Pretty much on the yams.
As far as tapioca goes, it's never good, at anytime.

What's next for chili? Peaches??
Silly sister agrees with you on tapioca but its only a thickener in the recipe. As for peaches, I never did them in chili but I do have a jar of peach salsa in my refrigerator and a couple more jars in my pantry, (I hope). Seriously don't knock it till you tried it. I felt the same way about mangoes, still don't much care for them as a fruit but as an ingredient they are top rate.