Easy way to make Chili

[AndyTblc]

I learned this from a neighbor and have been making it, and it's very tasty.
When browning the meat, RINSE the meat so there is no grease...yes it does make a difference.

2lb ground beef (I use ground beef from chuck)
2 16.oz Jars mild salsa
2 16.oz can Brooks Chili Beans (if brooks is not available, get chili beans that already have the chili powder in it)
1 Hershey chocolate bar (break it apart and spread out)
A dash of brown sugar if you wish

Put all in a crock pot for 8 hours on low, DO NOT SIR IT, don't take the lid off, don't add liquid, DON'T LOOK AT IT for 8 hours, near the end if the liquid hasn't come over all the ingredients, than you may lightly stir it.

When eating, layer the bottom of the bowl with shredded cheese, add the chili, then layer the top of the chili with shredded cheese.

Lastly, Enjoy the taste, smells and noises

[TXiceman]

Andy, I see you are from Michigan. Calling that chili in Texas would get you escorted to the border and ask to never return. It sounds interesting, but I would never call it chili.

Ken

[Gary - K7GLD]

Sounds interesting enough for us Gringo types - the chocolate bar IS a bit unusual - thanks.

[REWahoo]

Beans and chocolate belong in soup and cakes, not chili.

[MoRV]

I think it sounds delicious.....can't wait to try it. And we WILL! Thanks a bunch, Andy!

[AndyTblc]

lol wow, if it isn't called chili what would you call it?
The chocolate bar is to make it sweeter.
The salsa offers all the spices and peppers and tomato stuff.
It isn't a spicy chili, I like the sweeter chili, my neighbor made me a batch, and his chili was so spicy, that it will make a grown man cry.
MoRV, when you try it, let me know what you think!!

[mick]

Where oh where did the yanks come up with that stuff they put in the good meat of chili? BEANS IN CHILi? What has the U.S. come to?

Good chili requires a great cold lager to keep your mouth and tummy from turning into a fire pit.

Chocolate in chili???????????? O.M.G. !!!!

Rinse the meat ? When do you put the grease back in? Good chili has grease floating on top of it.

[TXiceman]

Chili is made from meat and spices. It is not loaded with tomatoes and beans. You want me to post you a REAL CHILI recipe? Here you go.....

INGREDIENTS
(Nutrition)
* 3 pounds boneless beef chuck roast - cut into 1 inch cubes
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 3 cloves garlic, minced
* 3 tablespoons chili powder
* 2 teaspoons ground cumin
* 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
* 1 tablespoon dried oregano
* 2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth, divided
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS
1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Saute the beef cubes in the oil for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and stir in the garlic.
2. In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, cumin and flour. Sprinkle over the meat and stir until evenly coated. Crumble the oregano over the meat and pour in 1 1/2 cans of the broth.
3. Add the salt and ground black pepper, stir together well, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and let simmer, partially covered for about 90 minutes. Pour in remaining broth and simmer 30 minutes more, until meat begins to fall apart. Cool, cover and refrigerate to allow the flavors to blend.



You can add jalapenos or other peppers to taste, but this is dang good just the way it is. But notice...no tomatoes, beans, sugar or chocolate.


Ken

[Elkhartjim]

I must preface this with I'm Texan.

I've been biting my tongue because the recipe was posted by a newby but.....sorry that ain't chili. Its the same thing as jarred salsa ain't salsa. If you need to or want to put chocolate in something I would suggest baking a cake.

Of course he is planning to retire by 30, maybe he has a secret we need to know.

[Dmiles]

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Originally Posted by TXiceman Chili is made from meat and spices. It is not loaded with tomatoes and beans. You want me to post you a REAL CHILI recipe? Here you go..... INGREDIENTS (Nutrition) * 3 pounds boneless beef chuck roast - cut into 1 inch cubes * 2 tablespoons olive oil * 3 cloves garlic, minced * 3 tablespoons chili powder * 2 teaspoons ground cumin * 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour * 1 tablespoon dried oregano * 2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth, divided * 1 teaspoon salt * 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper DIRECTIONS 1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Saute the beef cubes in the oil for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and stir in the garlic. 2. In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, cumin and flour. Sprinkle over the meat and stir until evenly coated. Crumble the oregano over the meat and pour in 1 1/2 cans of the broth. 3. Add the salt and ground black pepper, stir together well, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and let simmer, partially covered for about 90 minutes. Pour in remaining broth and simmer 30 minutes more, until meat begins to fall apart. Cool, cover and refrigerate to allow the flavors to blend. You can add jalapenos or other peppers to taste, but this is dang good just the way it is. But notice...no tomatoes, beans, sugar or chocolate. Ken

I've always enjoyed "Texas style" chili, because that's code for no beans. And even though I've always lived in a region of the country that always assumed beans in chili, for the life of me I have never understood why. The same goes for tomatoes, etc. It's CHILI....it's not supposed to resemble something you put on top of pasta.

Having said that, I now am going to wade into territory in which I am sure to get whacked. Ken, I love the recipie and have made chili close to that several times. I just have to remind you that you forgot the sausage!

[Elkhartjim]

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Originally Posted by Dmiles I've always enjoyed "Texas style" chili, I just have to remind you that you forgot the sausage!

Now the gloves are off. You've lost your mind. I can't wait to hear from one of our neighboring states suggesting road kill be added too.

[TXiceman]

Sausage belongs in gumbo, not chili. Now I will put venison or wild hog (never more than half, the other half has to be BEEF) in chili and it is good.

Hey Andy, don't get your feeling hurt. We lived up in Yankee country and found the food a bit strange. I guess you find what we eat strange as well. I had some fried catfish and yellow squash for supper...yum yum good.

Ken

[wa8yxm]

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Originally Posted by TXiceman Andy, I see you are from Michigan. Calling that chili in Texas would get you escorted to the border and ask to never return. It sounds interesting, but I would never call it chili. Ken

You know Tex... I'm from Michigan too.. and I fully agree with you. That ain't Chili.. That is BEAN Stew!!!

(I may be from Michjigan but my mother taught english to Mexican immigrants when she lived in Los Angles and they taught her cooking)

[rf4]

as with everything else on a forum - it is all what you are used to!

Which is better? Ford, Chevy, Dodge... what is the best recipe for chili falls under the same category.

I have tasted several "texas style chilis", as well as my mom's soupy chili, and my own chili. My personal fave is mine!

Keep eating what you like and try others recipes to widen your palate is my best advice!! You never know what you might like until you try it!!