Chili

[tbach24]

I need a good recipe.

I want to use the following items:

Beans
Ground Beef
Peppers
Onions

What sort of spices do I use?

I don't want it super hot or anything, I just want it somewhat hot and tasty.

[MrTrik]

I use a great little helper called "Shelby's chilli". It's sold in groceries in a small brown bag. It has the cumin and other spices that make chili easy. I like mine hot and I embellish in other ways. It is best to let it sit over night in the fridge before eating though.

[Victor]

bay leaves. a little cinnamon and sugar. salt and pepper. theres more too.

[jakethebake]

Here's kinda my recipe, but not exactly as I'm giving it from memory. I usually put in the following:

1 pound each of ground beef and stew beef (this is very key)
3 chopped tomatoes
1 large chopped onion
1 bottle beer (i use shiner bock)
a few peppers - serranos, chiles, jalepenos
1 tbsp worcestershire
1 tbsp chopped garlic
1/2 cup chili powder
1/4 cup comino (cumin)
1/4 cup paprika
2 tbsp oregano
1 tbsp cayenne
1 boullion cube
salt & pepper

I also sometimes add kidney beans (1 cup soaked overnight according to the directions on the bag), although I'm from Texas and i always feel a little shame doing it.

Throw it all in a crock pot and simmer overnight. Anyway, that's pretty close although I may have left out something.

[samjjones]

Here's my recipe. Note that the level of heat can be controlled by the amount of cumin and cayenne used. As-written results in a more "tomato-ey" tasting chili with very mild heat...excellent on hotdogs.

Makes 12-16 servings
4 teaspoons oil
3 onions, chopped
3 green chilies, diced
6 oz. Guinness Extra Stout beer (or any "dark beer" will suffice)
2 lbs. lean (85%) ground beef
1 ½ lbs. beef sirloin, cubed
2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes
1 cup tomato sauce
4 (6 oz.) cans tomato paste
1 cup beef stock
½ cup brown sugar
5 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons cumin
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 teaspoons oregano
2 teaspoons coriander
2 teaspoons salt
1 ½ teaspoons cayenne


Directions
1. Heat oil. Cook the onions, garlic, and meat until brown.
2. Add beer to deglaze pan, scraping up bits. Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and beef broth. Stir.
3. Add spices, bring to a simmer over medium/low heat. Reduce heat, and cook, stirring every 15 minutes, for 2 to 3 hours. Refrigerate overnight to let flavors blend together. Scrape fat off top, and reheat on stove.

[handsome]

Here's my recipe:

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[jakethebake]

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Here's my recipe:

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Directions to nearest Wendy's

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That's not chili.

[unlucky513]

the best chili ever

[jakethebake]

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the best chili ever

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I do not know this stuff. Is it regional? Anyway, I'll put THIS up against any canned chili.

[CrazyEyez]

In addition to the ground beef, medium or hot italian sausage makes it frickin awesome, IMO.
I usually use 2-3 different meats.