Chili

[motley]

Since the chili people were starting to overtake the BBQ thread

Like BBQ, I like it all, but there are some things that aren't chili. IMHO to be chili, it must have:

- Ground beef
- A more or less tomato-based sauce
- Beans

And it sure as heck doesn't have pasta in it, what on Earth!

 

[Gumby]

I think you might need hot peppers in it as well. I can do with or without beans. Without is more like a bolognese sauce and could very well be put on pasta.

 

[jazz4cash]

I’ve enjoyed chicken and turkey chili, but ground beer would be a new one for me.

 

[motley]

I’ve enjoyed chicken and turkey chili, but ground beer would be a new one for me.

lol I don't know what you're talking about

 

[OldShooter]

Don't know about the ground beer. Last batch we made we cubed up some slices of smoked brisket. Good smoky meat and fat. DW generally uses the Carroll Shelby chili kit as a starting point.

 

[latexman]

Ah yes, chili! We have a base recipe, then we season with 1 to 3 jalapeño peppers, depending on the level of fire required.

 

[RetiredHappy]

I make chilis without beans to keep carbohydrate level down.

 

[MichaelB]

I think you might need hot peppers in it as well. I can do with or without beans. Without is more like a bolognese sauce and could very well be put on pasta.

Is this perhaps the origin of Cincinnati chili?

 

[braumeister]

Is this perhaps the origin of Cincinnati chili?

The prevailing opinion here is that it originated with a couple of Greek immigrant families. When I moved here about 35 years ago I was mystified by it, but have grown to enjoy it on occasion. My wife, who is native to this area, thinks it's just about the best thing you can put on a plate.

 

[ERD50]

I don't understand the "wars" over chili, BBQ, pizza, hot dogs, etc. Different styles, I can enjoy pretty much all of them. There are a few abominations, like that old saying, being open minded doesn't mean having a hole in your head!

My wife makes a chicken chili, a pork chili, a beef chili. They are all good - why not?

That said, I do think terminology is important, so we communicate effectively. Like I've said in other threads, the "Chicago Style" hot dog is a specific list of ingredients - you can have your dog any way you want, but deviate from that a,d it is not "Chicago Style".

Same applies to various chili recipes, BBQ etc - the description should convey the style. If you don't like that style, don't eat it! But why deny its existence?

edit add - I've added pasta to chili. I like it, variety is good.

here you go Chili-Mac - I've had that, with elbow macaroni:

Chili mac - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[aja8888]

World class Texas chili maker here. A special recipe handed down over the generations! It's my secret weapon to use at parties!

 

[MichaelB]

World class Texas chili maker here. A special recipe handed down over the generations! It's my secret weapon to use at parties!

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[aja8888]

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Years ago, I posted the recipe in a chili thread here. Most won't like it as it has beans and takes all day to make.

 

[MichaelB]

Years ago, I posted the recipe in a chili thread here. Most won't like it as it has beans and takes all day to make.

Is this it (here) Looks really good, I think I’ll try it.

 

[aja8888]

Is this it (here) Looks really good, I think I’ll try it.

That's it and it looks like I left the beans out. If you want to add beans, I use a couple of small cans of chili beans and one small can of red kidney beans or less. Drain the beans before adding them.

It's a lot of work but worth it to make roughly 8 quarts (with the beans). You can freeze it too. I also have done this in an 8 quart crock pot and let it go for a good while.

 

[motley]

Chili is one of those things that gets better with age (to a point of course).

 

[Koogie]

Chili is one of my favourite things on earth. DW makes it with kidney beans. I have it frozen as lunch at work as often as possible.

She sometimes cooks and chunks up sausauge (westfaeler or hot italian) in it as well. Love that.

She also sometimes puts zucchini (courgette) in it during the growing season. I tolerate that.

 

[Pointby2]

Is this it (here) Looks really good, I think I’ll try it.

Wow, that looks a lot like our favorite chili recipe. We use bacon, hamburger and beef chuck roast. We also add fresh/canned chipotles instead of the powder. It's different than most chili in that it uses beef broth and not that much tomato.

 

[Dtail]

We don't make chili but love it in general.

 

[motley]

Yknow I suspect most of you will think this is chili blasphemy but IMO Campbell's makes a pretty good chili. I wouldn't rank it with good homemade stuff, but I found it surprisingly respectable.

 

[CincyDave]

The prevailing opinion here is that it originated with a couple of Greek immigrant families. When I moved here about 35 years ago I was mystified by it, but have grown to enjoy it on occasion. My wife, who is native to this area, thinks it's just about the best thing you can put on a plate.

As a native Cincinnatian, I wholeheartedly agree with your wife. We always bring a pack of Cincinnati chili seasoning when we go on vacation where it isn't available.

https://www.kroger.com/p/cincinnati-recipe-chili-mix/0007359103082

 

[Mr._Graybeard]

As a native Cincinnatian, I wholeheartedly agree with your wife. We always bring a pack of Cincinnati chili seasoning when we go on vacation where it isn't available.

https://www.kroger.com/p/cincinnati-recipe-chili-mix/0007359103082

In Wisconsin I've heard it described as Green Bay Chili. Chili John's was a landmark diner in Titletown, going back to 1913. Covid-19 and a landlord-tenant dispute killed it off in 2020.
I believe there's also a branch in Burbank, Calif., that's still serving chili over spaghetti .
Milwaukee has a chain called Real Chili that serves a very similar dish. Again, they're an institution, around since the early '30s. Conveniently open till 3 a.m. on date nights.

 

[MuirWannabe]

As a native Cincinnatian, I wholeheartedly agree with your wife. We always bring a pack of Cincinnati chili seasoning when we go on vacation where it isn't available.

https://www.kroger.com/p/cincinnati-recipe-chili-mix/0007359103082

I’ve heard they put cinnamon in their chili in Cincinnati. That just seems wrong on every level.

 

[aja8888]

I’ve heard they put cinnamon in their chili in Cincinnati. That just seems wrong on every level.

I'd strung up here in Texas if I tried to hand out that stuff.

 

[motley]

I’ve heard they put cinnamon in their chili in Cincinnati. That just seems wrong on every level.

I'm still reeling from the pasta thing.