Let the controversy begin

[ShortRound]

Moving into fall has me craving chili. So I would like to offer a public service announcement. Chili does not have beans.

[risn2theoccasion2]

Moving into fall has me craving chili. So I would like to offer a public service announcement. Chili does not have beans.

No disagreement here!

[InTheWind]

Here’s my chili “recipe”
Go to the store
Find best value lean beef.(roast, steak, whatever). Get 5+ pounds
Go to veggie section
Get vine ripened tomatoes
Get yellow onions
Get whatever peppers look good and are reasonably priced.
Cover bottom of large chili pot with olive oil
Set to medium heat
Dice meat into 3/4 to 1” cubes and toss into pot
When done adding meat, meat should be lightly browned.
Quarter tomatoes and add to pot
Quarter onions and add to pot
Add about 1/4 cup chili powder per pound of meat
Add about 1/8 cup of vinegar per pound of meat
Add about the same amount of sweetener (molasses, agave, or corn syrup)
Slice and add (including seeds) bell, banana, Anaheim, and other mild peppers to taste
Add two hole jalapeños
Slice and add seranose, habernaros, and other hot peppers to taste
If you like beans, then add the juice from the beans (like ranch style) now
Add water so veggies are almost covered
Cook on low heat until the onions disappear (8-12 hours)
If you are using beans, add them, wait 5 minutes for the beans to get to temperature then serve.

Chili may be served over Fritos with cheddar chees, or over salad, or my favorite in an omelette.
Enjoy!

[Mokoa]

Not a hobby related topic.

Moved to the proper forum.

[nulllight]

Sounds really delicious actually. Might have to try that soon, have not had chilli in a while

[Daniel Larusso]

Hmmm...I’ve seen chili with beans
I’ve eaten chili with beans
I’ve made chili with beans

Indeed, chili can have beans.

[EagleEye]

I cube Chuck Roast and brown in a slow cooker's removable insert. Once browned I put all the other ingredients in and cook over low for 8 hours. Once done, you can "cut" the meat with the side of a spoon.

Must serve with cornbread, ideally with jalapenos in it.

Yum.

[SabWolf]

Ooo, chili does sounds good. Just need some cornbread or tortillas to go with it. I make it both ways, sometimes I add beans, other times I don't, but beans make an excellent filler and help to stretch it out when feeding a crowd.

[ProSlacker]

This reminds me that I haven't been to Texas Chili Parlour in years. Their XXX chili is one of the hotest things I've ever eaten.

[Chilipepper]

Damn straight ShortRound. Chili is not soup but the variations never cease to amaze me

[Slitlikr]

Texas chili has no beans
If it ain't Texas chili, it ain't chili.

[TryingNewThings]

I love the recipe ITW and I think Daniel is right

Like Sab said, beans are a great filler and for family chili I use a mix of beans for better flavor and filler. I might feed 25 at a time.

But always with cornbread or flour torts for those so inclined.

God, now I want to go shopping. Glad Randall's is closed.


Stay Full and Happy Chilling!!!


TNT

[Loxly]

TEXAS CHILI COOK-OFFS - An Oldie but Goodie

INEXPERIENCED CHILI TASTER
Notes From An Inexperienced Chili Tester Named FRANK, who was visiting Texas from the East Coast: "Recently, I was honored to be selected as a judge at a chili cook-off. The original person called in sick at the last moment and I happened to be standing there at the judge's table asking directions to the beer wagon, when the call came. I was assured by the other two judges (Native Texans) that the chili wouldn't be all that spicy,and besides, they told me I could have free beer during the tasting - So I accepted."


Here are the scorecards from the event:
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CHILI # 1 - MIKE'S MANIAC MOBSTER MONSTER CHILI
JUDGE ONE: A little too heavy on tomato. Amusing kick.
JUDGE TWO: Nice, smooth tomato flavor. Very mild.
FRANK: Holy shit, what the hell is this stuff? You could remove dried paint from your driveway. Took me two beers to put the flames out. I hope that's the worst one. These Texans are crazy.
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CHILI # 2 - ARTHUR'S AFTERBURNER CHILI
JUDGE ONE: Smokey, with a hint of pork. Slight Jalapeno tang.
JUDGE TWO: Exciting BBQ flavor, needs more peppers to be taken seriously.
FRANK: Keep this out of the reach of children. I'm not sure what I am supposed to taste besides pain. I had to wave off two people who wanted to give me the Heimlich maneuver. They had to rush in more beer when they saw the look on my face.
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CHILI # 3 - FRED'S FAMOUS BURN DOWN THE BARN CHILI
JUDGE ONE: Excellent firehouse chili! Great kick. Needs more beans.
JUDGE TWO: A beanless chili, a bit salty, good use of peppers.
FRANK: Call the EPA, I've located a uranium spill. My nose feels like I have been snorting Drano. Everyone knows the routine by now get me more beer before I ignite. Barmaid pounded me on the back; now my backbone is in the front part of my chest. I'm getting shit-faced from all the beer.
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CHILI # 4 - BUBBA'S BLACK MAGIC
JUDGE ONE: Black bean chili with almost no spice. Disappointing.
JUDGE TWO: Hint of lime in the black beans. Good side dish for fish or
other mild foods, not much of a chili.
FRANK: I felt something scraping across my tongue, but was unable to taste it. Is it possible to burnout taste buds? Sally, the barmaid, was standing behind me with fresh refills; that 300 lb. bitch is starting to look HOT just like this nuclear waste I'm eating. Is chili an aphrodisiac?
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CHILI # 5 - LINDA'S LEGAL LIP REMOVER
JUDGE ONE: Meaty, strong chili. Cayenne peppers freshly ground, adding considerable kick. Very Impressive!
JUDGE TWO: Chili using shredded beef, could use more tomato. Must admit the cayenne peppers make a strong statement.
FRANK: My ears are ringing, sweat is pouring off my forehead and I can no longer focus my eyes. I farted and four people behind me needed paramedics. The contestant seemed offended when I told her that her chili had given me brain damage; Sally saved my tongue from bleeding by pouring beer directly on it from a pitcher. I wonder if I'm burning my lips off? It really pisses me off that the other judges asked me to stop screaming. Screw those rednecks!
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CHILI # 6 - VERA'S VERY VEGETARIAN VARIETY
JUDGE ONE: Thin yet bold vegetarian variety chili. Good balance of spice
and peppers.
JUDGE TWO: The best yet. Aggressive use of peppers, onions, and garlic.
Superb!
FRANK: My intestines are now a straight pipe filled with gaseous, sulfuric flames. I shit on myself when I farted and I'm worried it will eat through the chair. No one seems inclined to stand behind me except that Sally. She must be kinkier than I thought. Can't feel my lips anymore. I need to wipe my ass with a snow cone!
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CHILI # 7 - SUSAN'S SCREAMING SENSATION CHILI
JUDGE ONE: A mediocre chili with too much reliance on canned peppers.
JUDGE TWO: Ho Hum, tastes as if the chef literally threw in a can of chili peppers at the last moment. I should take note that I am worried about Judge Number 3, He appears to be in a bit of distress as he is cursing uncontrollably.
FRANK: You could put a grenade in my mouth, pull the pin, and I wouldn't feel a damn thing. I've lost sight in one eye, and the world sounds like it is made of rushing water. My shirt is covered with chili, which slid unnoticed out of my mouth. My pants are full of lava-like shit to match my damn shirt. At least during the autopsy they'll know what killed me. I've decided to stop breathing, it's too painful. Screw it, I'm not getting any oxygen anyway. If I need air, I'll just suck it in through the 4-inch hole in my stomach.
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CHILI # 8 - Helen's Mount Saint Chili
JUDGE ONE: A perfect ending, this is a nice blend chili, safe for all, not too bold but spicy enough to declare it's existence.
JUDGE TWO: This final entry is a good, balanced chili. Neither mild nor hot. Sorry to see that most of it was lost when Judge Number 3 passed out, fell over and pulled the chili pot down on top of himself. Not sure if he's going to make it. Poor Yank, wonder how he'd have reacted to a really hot chili?
FRANK: (Not available for comment.)

[LintonMan]

No beans!!!!!

[AlexandraSand]

LOXLY OMG hahahahah!