Freeper Chili Cook-Off

[Arrowhead1952]

BEANS IN CHILI IS A YANKEE THING!!!

That is worth repeating.

BEANS IN CHILI IS A YANKEE THING!!!

[humblegunner]

BEANS IN CHILI IS A YANKEE THING!!!

I'll second that.
If you put beans in it, it ain't chili.

It's beefy-bean stew or something, but it ain't chili.

[SAJ]

Great post. Very informative, thanks!

[dread78645]

  2 lbs beef chuck - cut into 1 inch cubes
  1 can tomato sauce (15 oz.)
  1 large tomato chopped  
  2 cups water
  2 teaspoons paprika
  4 teaspoons cumin
  1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 cup chili powder
  1 teaspoon ground red pepper

  1 large jalapeno split, seeded, and sliced (optional)
  2 tablespoons masa harina flour
1/4 cup hot water

1. Brown beef in a little oil in Dutch oven; drain.
2. Add tomato & sauce, 2 cups water, and the spices.
3. Cover and simmer for 60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Dissolve 2 tablespoons masa into 1/4 cup hot water to make a thick, but flow-able mixture.
5. Add masa mixture to chili. (and jalapeno if desired).
6. Cover and simmer another 30 minutes.
7. For best flavor: refrigerate over night and re-heat the next day.

[Revelation 911]

But it is the best in the world.

Thems throw down words, partner

I got half a mind to crawl through the screen and whoop you with my chili spoon (the part that hasnt melted yet)

[MamaTexan]

Military Plaza in San Antonio 1876 -- In the left foreground, the town's famous "chili queens" operated "chili tables" to nourish visitors of all social classes.

I cannot tell you how much I appreciate your post. I was quite unaware of that fact!

(Gosh, I LOVE FR!)

[peacebaby]

dang, tet68, your chili is not for the lazy guy. I am very impressed!

rainy and cold in roswell, just missing the sleet and snow up here.

[peacebaby]

MamaTexan, we HAVE ALWAYS put beans in our chili down here in Georgia.

Grew up next to a man from Mexico whose wife taught mom to cook chili. She used beans, but not ground beef, She did use cut up meat.

Now tell me what the coffee does? I've never heard that.
Nor using coco.

[Flyer]

I got half a mind to crawl through the screen and whoop you with my chili spoon

Careful now, I have peppers. . . and I'm not afraid to use 'em!

[Chanticleer]

Don't care. Beans in chili is good!

[Chanticleer]

Don't care. Beans in chili is good!

[Chanticleer]

Don't care. Beans in chili is good!

[Chanticleer]

Have no idea why that posted three times.... Computer hiccuped.... but I do like beans in chili!

[peacebaby]

Maybe you've eated too many beans, my dear... .

[ChefKeith]

Well this may turn out to be one of those no beans/beans in chili threads reminiscent of the beef or pork bbq threads.

[peacebaby]

Seems it's become a non-issue, regardless. BTW, I worked for a well-known restaurateur here in Atlanta for a while. He's on the board of the CIA. Your industry is not an easy one...glamorous, but not easy.

[MamaTexan]

Now tell me what the coffee does?

To me, it seems to give it a subtle, smokey flavor and enhances the affect of the herbs and spices.

I've heard of using cocoa, but I've not ever tried it.

It just sounds....ICK!

LOL!

[Chanticleer]

ROFL!!!

I made a pot of huge pot of chili the other day, but three of my four kids made quick work of it. The fourth wouldn't eat it because he could still distinguish the tomatoes in it. Sigh.

No venison. No fresh or dried chiles in the grocery store, so I worked with ground dried chiles -- chipolte and ancho. Did use the cocoa that batch -- was it ever good! Rich, a little smoky, not hot at first but with a pretty nice after-bite.

Cornbread is good with chili, but usually I fix rice for the side. Yum!

[ChefKeith]

Well let's see if we can get one going.

[Chanticleer]

Capsaicin (the hot stuff in the chile) is alcohol soluble. But I do agree beer might leave a beery taste. I've actually used a little sweet red wine to deglaze the pan after browning the meat. Couldn't taste a huge difference, but figured it can't hurt!