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🌶 Chili Today 🌶

QVCkitty1 — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 15:24:49 GMT

It is a chilly, windy day, perfect for chili. It's simmering on the stove now, and I can't wait for lunch !

Re: 🌶 Chili Today 🌶

Sooner — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 15:36:45 GMT

@QVCkitty1 I have some in the freezer! I LOVE LOVE it! All year long! Mostly with no beans; sometimes with a few beans--dark red kidney preferred.

And some heat!!!! My go to was 2 Alarm Chili seasoning then I measured out all the packets, wrote my own recipe, used that for years and now just throw it in--no measuring spoon needed!

Enjoy your special treat!!!!!!

Re: 🌶 Chili Today 🌶

QVCkitty1 — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 15:55:34 GMT

@Sooner wrote:
@QVCkitty1 I have some in the freezer! I LOVE LOVE it! All year long! Mostly with no beans; sometimes with a few beans--dark red kidney preferred.

And some heat!!!! My go to was 2 Alarm Chili seasoning then I measured out all the packets, wrote my own recipe, used that for years and now just throw it in--no measuring spoon needed!

Enjoy your special treat!!!!!!

@Sooner , I used to buy the packets, but now I just use the " throw it in " method. One thing I always include is a can of Rotel.

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Sooner — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 15:57:30 GMT

@QVCkitty1 EXCELLENT! Rotel!

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Mombo1 — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 16:56:04 GMT

@QVCkitty1 wrote:
It is a chilly, windy day, perfect for chili. It's simmering on the stove now, and I can't wait for lunch !

@QVCkitty1 I just sat down and decided to check the forums...Funny...I actually just finished making chili for the grandkids. Yes this is the perfect day. The next thing is twice baked potatoes. I also prepared little cups of toppings since they each like something different. So glad I am now retired and have time to cook for them when I get the requests. 🤗

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CatsyCline — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 16:58:25 GMT

@Sooner which chili powder do you use?

read somewhere 2-Alarm uses Ancho? have tried to dupe 2-alarm but it never tastes the same.

now i want some chili tonight!

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Love my grandkids — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 17:04:32 GMT

@QVCkitty1 Sounds good. Years ago I made it from scratch but since it's only me (late DH loved it) I stock up on Hormel's chili with NO beans and a big bag of shredded mild cheddar.

I can't imagine eating chili without a big bunch of melted cheddar cheese and today's weather here in western WA is perfect for it.

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drizzellla — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 17:09:36 GMT

Boy. you got that right. I did not realize how cold it was and that there were so many open windows in the house until I woke up this morning. BRRR!

Had to put on fleece pants and fleece jacket.

Wish the other people in the household liked chili as much as I do.

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LindaSal — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 19:31:55 GMT

I too have chili cooking in the crockpot! DH is not a spicy person so I have to tone down the heat. Even so it comes out so good! I do put some chili powder and cumin, along with all the other typical ingredients. (beans,etc) We are snobs though, I bought a couple of steak filets, trimmed and cut them and put those in for the meat. It smells heavenly

We'll top it with chedder cheese and guacamole.

Also it's DH' s birthday today and it was his request.

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chickenbutt — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 20:21:42 GMT

Great reminder. I know I have some turkey chili in the freezer and it's nice and cool today (40s), so I think I'll pull one out for lunch later.

I vacuum seal them in the perfect size to just fit into one of my 1qt LeCreuset pots. Put it on low/med heat, covered, for a while to thaw and heat. It's usually two servings for me (or one for the husband), so I'm set for a couple of days. Lunch is my main meal of theh day, around 3:30-4pm.

This is great! I didn't know what I was going to have for today's lunch. Thanks!

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VanSleepy — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 20:29:07 GMT

I've made so many pots of chili these past two years after not making it for a long time. I guess I forgot how much I liked it. It's so nice to be able to pull a serving out of the freezer. Even better if I happen to have some chili cheese Fritos on hand.

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chickenbutt — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 20:32:53 GMT

@VanSleepy wrote:
I've made so many pots of chili these past two years after not making it for a long time. I guess I forgot how much I liked it. It's so nice to be able to pull a serving out of the freezer. Even better if I happen to have some chili cheese Fritos on hand.

Oh yes! I thought I was the only one who loves to put some chili cheese Fritos on top! Plus, of course, some cheese. I like extra sharp cheddar.

That's the awesome thing about making a big batch of something. I will take the excess and put it into specifically chosen sizes of L&L and freeze, Then I remove them and vacuum seal. The one I just pulled out for today/tomorrow was made several years ago and still perfect!

There are things that I do like a lot, but I don't want to eat them day after day after day, ad nauseam. If you're going to do the work, might as well make a whole bunch and you can spread it out.

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Boomernichols — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 20:43:38 GMT

@QVCkitty1 Enjoy your chili feast! I fixed a 6 qt Nesco full of chili Saturday as it was in the 40's here that morning. My hubby loves chili and I prefer homemade soup so that will be on the agenda at the next cool spell. I gave some to my neighbor who lost his wife about 2 weeks ago as I always make plenty. Chili is a good way to warm your insides and filling to boot!

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QVCkitty1 — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 21:04:55 GMT

@chickenbutt wrote:
@VanSleepy wrote:
I've made so many pots of chili these past two years after not making it for a long time. I guess I forgot how much I liked it. It's so nice to be able to pull a serving out of the freezer. Even better if I happen to have some chili cheese Fritos on hand.

Oh yes! I thought I was the only one who loves to put some chili cheese Fritos on top! Plus, of course, some cheese. I like extra sharp cheddar.

That's the awesome thing about making a big batch of something. I will take the excess and put it into specifically chosen sizes of L&L and freeze, Then I remove them and vacuum seal. The one I just pulled out for today/tomorrow was made several years ago and still perfect!

There are things that I do like a lot, but I don't want to eat them day after day after day, ad nauseam. If you're going to do the work, might as well make a whole bunch and you can spread it out.

@chickenbutt , I love to do that with soup. Isn't it a treat when you just don't feel like cooking to just shop your freezer ?