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Freeper Chili Cook-Off

Posted on 02/11/2006 8:33:45 AM PST by lawnguy

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To: ChefKeith
BEANS IN CHILI IS A YANKEE THING!!!

That is worth repeating.

BEANS IN CHILI IS A YANKEE THING!!!

41 posted on 02/11/2006 10:13:19 AM PST by Arrowhead1952 (I never got a job from a person on a government program.)
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To: ChefKeith
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.

42 posted on 02/11/2006 10:17:35 AM PST by humblegunner (If you're gonna die, die with your boots on.)
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To: dread78645

Great post. Very informative, thanks!


43 posted on 02/11/2006 10:18:00 AM PST by SAJ
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To: lawnguy
  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.

44 posted on 02/11/2006 10:23:13 AM PST by dread78645 (Intelligent Design. It causes people to misspeak)
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To: Flyer
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)

45 posted on 02/11/2006 10:48:46 AM PST by Revelation 911 (God is love, Love endures forever, Love God, Love your neighbor, Vengeance is mine)
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To: dread78645
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!)

46 posted on 02/11/2006 10:58:03 AM PST by MamaTexan (I am NOT a ~legal entity~, nor am I a *person* as created by law!)
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To: tet68

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.


47 posted on 02/11/2006 10:58:55 AM PST by peacebaby (I'm fixin' to think about beginning to start to get ready to work)
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To: MamaTexan

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.


48 posted on 02/11/2006 11:04:24 AM PST by peacebaby (I'm fixin' to think about beginning to start to get ready to work)
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To: Revelation 911
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!

49 posted on 02/11/2006 11:21:14 AM PST by Flyer (Send Beer)
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To: ChefKeith

Don't care. Beans in chili is good!


50 posted on 02/11/2006 11:40:40 AM PST by Chanticleer (May you be gruntled and combobulated in 2006.)
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To: ChefKeith

Don't care. Beans in chili is good!


51 posted on 02/11/2006 11:40:45 AM PST by Chanticleer (May you be gruntled and combobulated in 2006.)
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To: ChefKeith

Don't care. Beans in chili is good!


52 posted on 02/11/2006 11:40:46 AM PST by Chanticleer (May you be gruntled and combobulated in 2006.)
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To: Chanticleer
Have no idea why that posted three times.... Computer hiccuped.... but I do like beans in chili!
53 posted on 02/11/2006 11:42:10 AM PST by Chanticleer (May you be gruntled and combobulated in 2006.)
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To: Chanticleer

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


54 posted on 02/11/2006 11:56:05 AM PST by peacebaby (I'm fixin' to think about beginning to start to get ready to work)
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To: peacebaby
Well this may turn out to be one of those no beans/beans in chili threads reminiscent of the beef or pork bbq threads.
55 posted on 02/11/2006 12:01:47 PM PST by ChefKeith (Flies,fleas,ants,ticks,cockroaches,bad cops,lawyers,judges & politicians All the same. Useless!!!)
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To: ChefKeith

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.


56 posted on 02/11/2006 12:04:25 PM PST by peacebaby (I'm fixin' to think about beginning to start to get ready to work)
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To: peacebaby
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!

57 posted on 02/11/2006 12:04:28 PM PST by MamaTexan (I am NOT a ~legal entity~, nor am I a *person* as created by law!)
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To: peacebaby
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!

58 posted on 02/11/2006 12:06:46 PM PST by Chanticleer (May you be gruntled and combobulated in 2006.)
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To: SuzyQue; All

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


59 posted on 02/11/2006 12:08:25 PM PST by ChefKeith (Flies,fleas,ants,ticks,cockroaches,bad cops,lawyers,judges & politicians All the same. Useless!!!)
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To: SAJ

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!


60 posted on 02/11/2006 12:10:15 PM PST by Chanticleer (May you be gruntled and combobulated in 2006.)
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