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Chilli time

Luvsmyfam — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 23:03:44 GMT

I know chilli is a pretty simple soup to make,but mine needs a extra kick.I use usual ingredients. Ground chuck,kidney beans,tomato juice(That I Have Canned)and stewed tomatoes.Of course seasonings.What am I missing?

Re: Chilli time

Mindy D — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 23:11:13 GMT

@Luvsmyfam wrote:
I know chilli is a pretty simple soup to make,but mine needs a extra kick.I use usual ingredients. Ground chuck,kidney beans,tomato juice(That I Have Canned)and stewed tomatoes.Of course seasonings.What am I missing?

@Luvsmyfam @Chopped onion, masa hara flour, cumin, cayenne, chili powder, salt, garlic, oregano, paprika. You can also add a fresh, chopped tomato.

Re: Chilli time

Bhvbum — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 23:17:39 GMT

I put a small can of tomato paste in mine, it makes the tomatoes taste even richer. I also mix up the beans, I may put in half kidney beans and half black beans. I also start by sautéing about half of a chopped onion, and then add the ground beef to sauté, I even add a small amount of finely chopped carrots or green peppers. These build color and flavor.

Also, depending on the type of ground beef to fat ratio, if the ground beef is fairly fatty, I make sure I drain that well after I have sautéed the ground beef. Having too much fat in the chili dulls the flavors of the other veggies and spices.

Lastly, I've had chili that was served over rice and it was excellent. My family has always had it just by itself.

Re: Chilli time

piperbay — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 23:21:31 GMT

My "secret" ingredient for chili is adding a heaping teaspoon of cocoa powder. My favorite recipe is from an old Betty Crocker cookbook.

Re: Chilli time

jannabelle1 — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 23:34:08 GMT

You might look for diced tomatoes with chili seasoning already in them - gives them a little more flavor. I also season my ground beef with diced onion while cooking and garlic powder. Chili Man Chili is the seasoning packet I always add to the chili at the end. I know people use tomato juice or tomato soup, but I prefer just using seasoned diced tomatoes and their juice (canned), kidney beans and northern beans (1 can of each, drained), and a couple of cans of water with the ground beef & onions, and seasoning packet. I make it in my crockpot so that it can cook on low for 5 or 6 hours.

Re: Chilli time

Iwantcoffee — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 23:49:24 GMT

I like to add a can of diced green chilies to chili.

Re: Chilli time

AuntG — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 00:09:19 GMT

Celery and onions belong in chili.

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happilyretiredgirl — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 00:10:44 GMT

I like to add a pinch of cinnamon in my chili and sometimes I make it with stew beef instead of ground beef and serve with sour cream cheese and cornbread.

Re: Chilli time

Luvsmyfam — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 00:12:15 GMT

What is stew beef?Heck I'll try anything once!

Re: Chilli time

PinkyPetunia — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 00:14:18 GMT

I swear by Williams Chili Seasoning. Comes in an envelope. Walmart carries it, also Amazon. This has no salt or flour and is the best.

I feel tomato juice is too watery. I use a can of tomato paste and diced tomato, crushed or pureed, whatever I have.

Re: Chilli time

ManyMeows — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 01:14:32 GMT

🤔 I've heard people say that they use V8 juice in their chili, but I wasn't excited enough to ask for details.

It's like meatloaf. There are probably at least one hundred thousand different recipes floating around out there.

Re: Chilli time

kze — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 01:19:23 GMT

I use Wick Fowler 2 Alarm chili kit. If you don't like spicy, they make False Alarm. You can get at Amazon and Walmart. Use pinto beans instead of kidney beans. I add jalapenos. Top with shredded cheddar and diced onions. Serve with tortilla chips.

Re: Chilli time

Happy2BHere — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 02:09:23 GMT

I always wanted to try the Wendy's copy cat recipe below but somehow always make it the same old way (Brown ground beef with a bag frozen diced onion, diced green pepper, diced celery, sliced jalapenos with some of the juice (jar), chili seasonings, place in crockpot and add 1-2 large cans petite diced tomatoes and juice, more tomato juice (bottle), Bush chili beans in chili sauce, heat in crockpot on high for 4 hours).

Maybe next time I'll be brave!

Wendy's Chili Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 punds ground beef
2 stalks celery chopped, optional
1 green bell pepper chopped
3 (14-ounce) cans stewed tomatoes chop them up a little more
1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies such as RO*TEL
1 (14-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup water
2 (1.25-ounce) packages chili seasoning such as McCormick® Mild Chili Seasoning Mix
1 (14-ounce) can kidney beans undrained
1 (14-ounce) can pinto beans undrained
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon white vinegar or more to taste

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook meat until no longer pink.
Stir celery and green bell pepper into ground beef for 4-5 minutes.
Pour in chopped stewed tomatoes, diced tomatoes with green chiles, tomato sauce, and water. Break apart large chunks of stewed tomatoes. Stir in chili seasoning.
Mix kidney beans and pinto beans into chili, season with salt and black pepper, and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour. Mix vinegar into chili.

Re: Chilli time

spumoni99 — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 03:14:19 GMT

Dried red pepper flakes for a kick.

Re: Chilli time

qbetzforreal — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 03:16:02 GMT

Bell pepper, chopped onion, garlic powder, beef broth/stock.

Re: Chilli time

HLP — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 05:22:26 GMT

@Bhvbum wrote:
I put a small can of tomato paste in mine, it makes the tomatoes taste even richer. I also mix up the beans, I may put in half kidney beans and half black beans. I also start by sautéing about half of a chopped onion, and then add the ground beef to sauté, I even add a small amount of finely chopped carrots or green peppers. These build color and flavor.

Also, depending on the type of ground beef to fat ratio, if the ground beef is fairly fatty, I make sure I drain that well after I have sautéed the ground beef. Having too much fat in the chili dulls the flavors of the other veggies and spices.

Lastly, I've had chili that was served over rice and it was excellent. My family has always had it just by itself.

Served over mash potatoes is good too.

Re: Chilli time

Hoovermom — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 13:17:05 GMT

@Happy2BHere wrote:
I always wanted to try the Wendy's copy cat recipe below but somehow always make it the same old way (Brown ground beef with a bag frozen diced onion, diced green pepper, diced celery, sliced jalapenos with some of the juice (jar), chili seasonings, place in crockpot and add 1-2 large cans petite diced tomatoes and juice, more tomato juice (bottle), Bush chili beans in chili sauce, heat in crockpot on high for 4 hours).

Maybe next time I'll be brave!

Wendy's Chili Recipe

Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 punds ground beef
2 stalks celery chopped, optional
1 green bell pepper chopped
3 (14-ounce) cans stewed tomatoes chop them up a little more
1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies such as RO*TEL
1 (14-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup water
2 (1.25-ounce) packages chili seasoning such as McCormick® Mild Chili Seasoning Mix
1 (14-ounce) can kidney beans undrained
1 (14-ounce) can pinto beans undrained
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon white vinegar or more to taste
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook meat until no longer pink.
Stir celery and green bell pepper into ground beef for 4-5 minutes.
Pour in chopped stewed tomatoes, diced tomatoes with green chiles, tomato sauce, and water. Break apart large chunks of stewed tomatoes. Stir in chili seasoning.
Mix kidney beans and pinto beans into chili, season with salt and black pepper, and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour. Mix vinegar into chili.

@Happy2BHere : This recipe is the best and tastes just like Wendy's from days gone by. The only think I add extra is a teaspoon or two of sugar/splenda. I am not much of a cook but this chili always turns out great and I get rave reviews.

Re: Chilli time

Zhills — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 15:26:40 GMT

Several types of Stewed Tomatoes are available with completely different seasonings!

Some of the Chili Seasoning packets are pretty good!

Have you tried Rice, Slice of Cheese and Chili on top?

Re: Chilli time

Happy2BHere — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 20:06:31 GMT

@Hoovermom wrote:
@Happy2BHere : This recipe is the best and tastes just like Wendy's from days gone by. The only think I add extra is a teaspoon or two of sugar/splenda. I am not much of a cook but this chili always turns out great and I get rave reviews.

Thanks for adding that info - I definitely will try it then next time!

I saved that recipe because it had 81, 5 star-reviews and I figured it had to be good. I do like Wendy's chili. I don't buy it often, but last Christmas after shopping I did stop and get one of the Wendy's Family Size chili deals (feeds 4-6 people @ $10 though I'm not sure they still offer it), and really enjoyed the convenience. Chili and Christmas cookies yum!

Re: Chilli time

WORKING GAL — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 20:38:50 GMT

@Luvsmyfam- I saute onion and green pepper along with the ground beef. Drain the fat. I add 2 small or one large can of diced tomatoes, kidney beans, pinto beans, black beans, a brick of xlnt chili con carne, one can of corn, chili powder, cumin, chopped garlic and a small can off diced green chilis. Let it simmer for one hour. If too thin add masa flour with water to make a paste. The first night we have it in a bowl with corn bread, 2nd time we have it over spaghetti. We freeze the rest for another time. I make a big pot of chili using 2-3 lbs. of meat