love2read Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 My husband raved about chili he had at a church meeting basketball game made by one of the ladies. I thought mine was good, it was from allrecipes, but apparently it's not "that" good. I have the beef and beans all ready, so I just need a new one to try. Anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I really like the McCormick Chili seasoning for chili, the crockpot one is really good. I have also used the Pioneer Woman's chili recipe without the masa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMommy Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 This is my favorite recipe. It won second place at our church chili cook-off last year--I'm hoping for first place this year! Three meat chili Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyFL Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Here's my favorite... It's served over spaghetti with cheese on top http://www.plantoeat.com/recipes/226321 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2bdeutmeyer Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 (edited) I don't have exact amounts, but I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE DH's chili!! He puts in beans (black, kidney, and chili - juice & all), diced tomatoes, bacon, onion, ground beef, minced garlic, and my favorite - corn! If one wanted to spice it up, they certainly could with jalepenos, or chili pepper, we just prefer not to, because of the kids. Well, that and I'm a wimp :) ETA: I forgot green pepper! Edited January 17, 2012 by k2bdeutmeyer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett_ashley Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 This is ours, just a basic chili adapted from a Penzey's Spices recipe. We have an annual chili competition in my dad's family and this has won three years in a row with different judges in different cities. Keep in mind we are Texan, so you might want to cut down on cayenne and Tabasco if you aren't. 2 lbs ground beef, browned and drained 1 Tbs fat (oil or bacon grease) 1 onion, small dice green bell pepper, small dice 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tsp cumin 2 tsp oregano 2 tsp salt 2 Tbsp chili powder 1 tsp cayenne 1 tsp Tabasco 2 c water, chicken stock, or beef stock 1 14.5 oz can petite diced tomatoes 1 14.5 oz can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained (optional) Saute onion and bell pepper in fat until tender. Add remaining ingredients and simmer until flavors meld (at least 30 minutes). Chili is even better the next day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 1 pound Ground beef McCormicks extra hot chili spice Onions Green chiles Red chiles 3 cans Chili beans 3 cans Diced tomatoes Served with cheddar cheese, sour cream, and nacho chips. Yum! We like it hot. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetMissMagnolia Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 http://sweetmissmagnoliachat.blogspot.com/2010/01/happy-husband-chili.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 This is mine: 1 onion, chopped 2 or 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 TBS cumin 1 TBS chili powder ground beef, if you want it :-) 3 cans of different kinds of beans (usually not kidney beans; I just don't care for them) 1 large can of crushed tomatoes 1 can beef broth Saute onion, garlic, cumin and chili powder in oil until onions are soft. This is important--sauteing the seasonings with the onion and garlic really does improve the flavor. If you want to add ground beef, do it after you saute onions and garlic. Brown the beef. Dump in all the beans, tomatoes, and beef broth. Cook for an hour or so. We serve chili over rice, with grated cheese on top. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 (edited) My recipe is a family favorite. :) 1 Tbs. olive oil 4 jalapenos, minced (seed and devein 3 of them for medium or all 4 for mild) 1 medium onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, crushed 1/2 tsp. salt 1 lb. ground sirloin 2 Tbs. chili powder 1 Tbs. cumin 1 tsp. oregano (I use Mexican for chili but it doesn't matter much) 1 bay leaf 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes 28 oz can crushed tomatoes 16 oz can kidney beans Toppings: grated cheddar, chopped green onions, and sour cream (particularly good to mix in for littles if you have made it a bit too spicy for them) Underings :D: elbow pasta or wagon wheels Heat oil in dutch oven on M-H heat. Add jalapenos-salt, mixing well. Add meat and cook through. Add chili powder-bay leaf and incorporate well. Add remaining ingredients, bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer for a while. (Sometimes I simmer for hours and sometimes I serve right away.) Edited January 17, 2012 by Alte Veste Academy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love2read Posted January 17, 2012 Author Share Posted January 17, 2012 All these recipes have inspired me to try a different one every other week to find our families favorite. The kids love competitions, so this will be something new to look forward to doing. Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieZ Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 BEST ever chili: http://www.food.com/recipe/chili-with-cornbread-topping-oamc-454838 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wapiti Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I use this Better Homes and Garden chili recipe, from the old cookbooks: http://www.food.com/recipe/better-homes-and-gardens-easy-chili-350382 PLUS I double the recipe, and to that I also add: about a cup of corn 1 1/2 T brown sugar 1 1/2 T cocoa powder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyFL Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Be sure to let us know what the winner was at your house! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn- Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 All these recipes have inspired me to try a different one every other week to find our families favorite. The kids love competitions, so this will be something new to look forward to doing. Thanks!! You should have the kids/DH/yourself all do a food critique journal. Just fold a few sheets of paper together and staple them book like. Everyone can record their thoughts about topics like if it was spicy enough or not, to many tomatoes/beans/meats, etc. Then you keep the master copy of the tallied results on the back of the recipe used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Katiebug_1976 Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Mine is not a "from scratch" recipe, but when I find something that everyone eats without complaining (and even asks for more) I hang onto it. It doesn't hurt that it can be on the table in 30 minutes! Here is what I do: 4lbs ground beef 3 packets chili seasoning (from Aldi) 12 (8oz) cans tomato sauce 4 cans chili beans Cook beef, drain, add other ingredients & simmer for awhile. Makes an amazing mild chili (according to my "non spicy" kids LOL!!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delighted3 Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 I use this Better Homes and Garden chili recipe, from the old cookbooks: http://www.food.com/recipe/better-homes-and-gardens-easy-chili-350382 PLUS I double the recipe, and to that I also add: about a cup of corn 1 1/2 T brown sugar 1 1/2 T cocoa powder I use this recipe too. It is a great basic chili. I add cinnamon and salsa. I also add a can of hot tomato juice if I have it. The brown sugar and cocoa powder sound like a good idea. I might try it next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 I'm sure you'll get lots of ideas, but one of my "tricks" is to make the beans from scratch. After soaking all night, I simmer them with a can of the water from a pitted olive can thrown in, and a little muslin sack stuffed with parsley or cilantro stems. (This makes nice beans for a cold salad, or lentils for eating or making a lentil salad, too.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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