[reformedliberal]

Often done w/macaroni.

Neighbor boy described his favorite: basically macaroni and cheese w/chopped chicken filets. This is family that considers fish sticks a dinner entree.

Chili feeds here are bland. Tabasco and macaroni are both offered as garnish/condiment.

But you know what? They are super friendly people and will always set another place at the table. We were raised to be polite, so we smile and say “Thank you!”

[JRandomFreeper]

My favorite form of chili con carne is chili powder (homemade) and cumin powder (fresh ground) smoked in a searing pan until the oils release, followed with a little oil or lard, chopped onions, and when the onions are sauted, add pork stock and roasted and skinned jalapenos and Hatch chilis. Add chunks of pork, put over a smokey fire until the meat falls off the bone, and all the liquid is reduced to a thick sauce. I do generally add fire roasted tomatoes.

For me, that is what I like as chili.

It certainly isn't 'chili' as defined by 80% of America. And it damn sure ain't Wolf Brand(tm). But that's what I like. Chili with meat.

/johnny