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If It’s Chili, It’s Personal
New York Times ^ | FEB. 10, 2014 | JENNIFER STEINHAUER

Posted on 02/13/2014 4:00:26 PM PST by nickcarraway

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To: nickcarraway
I think I’ll try to avoid chili from the Wendy Davis state.

Texas isn't the "Wendy Davis state". It's the "Ted Cruz state".

Little Wendy has as good a chance of being governor of Texas as John Boehner does of being a FReeper Super Hero.

81 posted on 02/13/2014 6:46:26 PM PST by okie01 (The Mainstream Media -- IGNORANCE ON PARADE)
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To: nickcarraway

The root of all chili is (German) Bavarian goulash soup brought to Texas by German immigrants in the 1830s (Cincinnati too) Switch the chili peppers native to the American southwest to Hungarian hot paperika and it’s really the same stuff!


82 posted on 02/13/2014 6:46:39 PM PST by Species8472 (Ordinary acts of everyday folks keep the darkness at bay)
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To: nickcarraway

Bump


83 posted on 02/13/2014 6:52:30 PM PST by Lurkina.n.Learnin (This is not just stupid, we're talking Democrat stupid here.)
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To: colorado tanker

If it has beans in it, it’s not chili - it’s vegetable stew.


84 posted on 02/13/2014 6:53:11 PM PST by tx_eggman (Liberalism is only possible in that moment when a man chooses Barabas over Christ.)
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To: The_Victor

True that.
And it is CHILI! Chile is a country


85 posted on 02/13/2014 7:06:46 PM PST by 1riot1ranger (ABC!!! Anybody But Cornyn)
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To: elkfersupper

Agreed. Chile.


86 posted on 02/13/2014 7:10:10 PM PST by Jet Jaguar
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To: yefragetuwrabrumuy
My wife and I are big fans of sous-vide, but have not tried it with chili (yet). Our experience with steaks is that seasoning them before sealing them can make quite a difference. Pepper, lemon, garlic all work great, but avoid salt (it dries the meet) and fat / Butter (it seems to dilute the flavor).

Anyway, I am wondering if the chili meat sous-vide would be improved by adding the chili powder in the bag.
87 posted on 02/13/2014 7:35:26 PM PST by Deek
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To: gemoftheocean

Word.


88 posted on 02/13/2014 7:46:35 PM PST by gura (If Allah is so great, why does he need fat sexually confused fanboys to do his dirty work? -iowahawk)
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To: nickcarraway

A bit of history of the CASI (Chili Appreciation Society International)

http://sunshinestatepod.tripod.com/id16.html


89 posted on 02/13/2014 7:48:09 PM PST by woofie
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To: nickcarraway
Beans in Chili is Blasphemy! :)

Traditional as I like to make it:

3 Lbs %80 Ground Beef
1 Lb Shredded Beef
4 Tablespoons Olive Oil Extra Light Delicate Tasting
8 Cups of Water
4 Jalapenos
3 Cloves of Garlic, finely chopped
3 Tablespoons New Mexico Chili Powder
3 1/2 Teaspoons Ground Cumin
1 Teaspoons Ground Oregano
4 Teaspoons Cayenne Pepper Powder
1 Teaspoons Black Pepper
1 Tablespoons Sea Salt
2 Teaspoons Onion Powder
1 1/2 Tablespoons Sugar
1 1/2 Tablespoons Paprika
*Non-Competition* 3 Tablespoons White Flour
*Non-Competition* 3 Tablespoons Masa


1) Brown Ground Beef in 7 Qt Skillet and Shredded Beef in 5 Qt Skillet using 2 Tbs Olive Oil in each Pan
2) Dump the Shredded Beef skillet contents into the 7 Qt skillet, add water and bring to simmer. While waiting for it to start simmering, peel and remove seeds of two Jalapenos, dice the Jalapenos and add to the skillet.
3) Simmer for 2 hours. Stir every 10 minutes.
4) In a separate bowl, mix Chili Powder, Cumin, Oregano, Cayenne Pepper, Black Pepper, Salt, Onion Powder, Sugar and Paprika. Peel the other 2 Jalapenos, remove seeds and dice. Add the Spice mixture, last 2 diced Jalapenos and diced garlic to the skillet.
5) Simmer for no more than 30 minutes as any longer will cause the spices to lose flavor. Stir frequently.
6) * Non-Competition* In another bowl, mix the Flour and Masa. Add to the skillet after the 30 minutes of simmering is complete. Mix well and if the mixture is too thick, add some water a little at a time and simmer till you get to the desired consistency.
7) Remove from heat and serve. You may want to wait several minutes until the chili has cooled somewhat.

If I really want to spice it up, I add some Ghost Chili Powder from Ghost Chili's I've dried out and jarred.

90 posted on 02/13/2014 7:53:31 PM PST by Pox (Good Night. I expect more respect tomorrow.)
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To: Ouderkirk; All

.. I like it both ways but prefer navy beans to kidney beans

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Pinto beans and only pinto beans go into chili with red or green. Navy beans are for baked beans. Kidney beans are only used in cold 3 bean salad or Cajun red beans and rice when one doesn’t have Camillas.

People, come on!


91 posted on 02/13/2014 7:58:11 PM PST by JouleZ (You are the company you keep.)
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To: Ann Archy

When we go to Reds games at Great American or Blue Jackets games at Nationwide, my son will always get 3 Skyline chili cheese dogs. I wish they served the 3-way there but I guess it’s too messy.

Going to the March 1 Jackets-Panthers game. Three rows from the glass. Definitely gonna get some Skyline.


92 posted on 02/13/2014 8:11:54 PM PST by henkster (Communists never negotiate.)
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To: Steve_Seattle

I use three pounds of burg and two of sausage.


93 posted on 02/13/2014 8:23:58 PM PST by Rannug
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To: Ruy Dias de Bivar; All

Your recipe closely resembles mine, Ruy, but I usually add a regular can of Rotel tomatoes.

This has been an interesting thread to read. Thanks to All.


94 posted on 02/13/2014 9:05:09 PM PST by octex
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To: nickcarraway

Couple observations from a Texan:

Beef is good everyday chili.
Best chili you can make is made with an animal you shot yerself. Deer, gator, rattler, mocassin, buffalo, it’s all good.


95 posted on 02/13/2014 9:13:35 PM PST by buffaloguy
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To: nickcarraway

Pork green chili is where it’s at in Colorado.


96 posted on 02/13/2014 9:30:32 PM PST by catnipman (Cat Nipman: Vote Republican in 2012 and only be called racist one more time!)
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To: Species8472

Cool observation about the German roots of chili.

Like chicken fried steak is schnitzel.


97 posted on 02/13/2014 9:40:29 PM PST by ifinnegan
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To: yefragetuwrabrumuy; Deek

I am interested in trying cooking with Sous-Vide, but do you have to cook in a plastic bag? I don’t like the taste as much cooking in plastic.


98 posted on 02/13/2014 10:49:36 PM PST by nickcarraway
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To: nickcarraway
I think I’ll try to avoid chili from the Wendy Davis state.

It's pretty hearty stuff, Ketchup, water, chili powder, breast meat, chopped bell pepper, white pepper to taste.

99 posted on 02/13/2014 11:44:16 PM PST by ansel12 (Ben Bradlee -- JFK told me that "he was all for people's solving their problems by abortion".)
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To: colorado tanker

“Lima beans? Ouch!”

LOL! Guess that would be a bit extreme! Well, I enjoy cookie up a mess of Chili during the winter. In fact, made some during the Christmas ~ New Year holidays. I’m a deer hunter. And, typically have some of deer meat processed as chili meat. My family loves the stuff and is a holiday tradition for us. Now, I’m gonna tell you a little secret. Lots of Texans are closet bean eaters. But, we prepare our beans on the side. However, red beans or sometimes called pinto beans, are the acceptable type allowed. I slow cook mine with a couple of ha hocks, chopped onion, couple of jalapeños tossed in. Then, folks can add beans to their chili as they like and without provisioning the well so to speak. Btw, I usually go to a nearby Mexican market and buy a couple dozen of their pork tamales (man, they’re good!) to go along with the chili feast. Then, I open the windows and the fam gets busy! :)


100 posted on 02/14/2014 3:07:37 AM PST by snoringbear (E.oGovernment is the Pimp,)
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