Food!!!! Chili Season

Mikey081057

When I lived up North, every November signaled the beginning of Chili Season. Nothing better than a cold beer and a bowl of Chili to warm you up. Definitely a comfort food. Even though it doesn't get cold down here I have decided to keep the tradition. I usually make a nice crock of chili, eat it for a few meals and then put it in containers and freeze it. That way when I work late and don't have time to cook i can take some out of the freezer nuke it and enjoy.

I like mine med to hot, and like to add a few things that you might find different but you should consider...

like

Salsa
Hominy
Chorizo
Pink Beans
chopped chilis and or jalepnos.

You got any things you add to your chili?

jeremymarcinko

I like chili year round but this time of year I like to make it with ground venison, dark red kidney beans, lots tomato chunks and one small habanero. Gotta have a couple pb sandwiches too. Yum

afterburnt

Mikey081057 wrote: »

When I lived up North, every November signaled the beginning of Chili Season. Nothing better than a cold beer and a bowl of Chili to warm you up. Definitely a comfort food. Even though it doesn't get cold down here I have decided to keep the tradition. I usually make a nice crock of chili, eat it for a few meals and then put it in containers and freeze it. That way when I work late and don't have time to cook i can take some out of the freezer nuke it and enjoy.

I like mine med to hot, and like to add a few things that you might find different but you should consider...

like

Salsa
Hominy
Chorizo
Pink Beans
chopped chilis and or jalepnos.

You got any things you add to your chili?

I never thought of it, hominy sounds like it will work. Even in so cal it it chili season

Mikey081057

jeremymarcinko wrote: »

I like chili year round but this time of year I like to make it with ground venison, dark red kidney beans, lots tomato chunks and one small habanero. Gotta have a couple pb sandwiches too. Yum

Do you need to add some fat due to the lean venison?

tonyb

jeremymarcinko wrote: »

I like chili year round but this time of year I like to make it with ground venison, dark red kidney beans, lots tomato chunks and one small habanero. Gotta have a couple pb sandwiches too. Yum

Good man, Venison chili is my fav.....and better for you than ground beef.

Start a thread with the word "food", and they will come, least I will anyway.lol

Mikey081057

Add some finely diced Chorizo to your chili, it gives some heat... some fat for flavor and a sausage texture to the dish... Some times when I have the patience... I will take some stew meat (beef) and chop it down to little chunks instead of ground beef.

mrbiron

I have my wife add a splash of pineapple juice to our chili. I enjoy the sweet to go along with all the 'penos i add.

I have found that with red chili, adding a small dab of sour cream makes it nice and smooooooth.

She also makes a white chicken chili that she enjoys but i'm not to fond of. When she cooks, i typically shut my mouth and eat. I'ma good husband!

Venison chili is the cats @ss and tis the season. Hopefully, my father bags himself another Bambi this year.

Wow...i think i just rambled a bit.

ukcolin99

Now this is a thread, don't you have to let the chili heat for a couple of hours before sampling? Is gas or electric the better heat source? Do you leave the lid on the pot or allow evaporation action to thicken the mix faster? Do you use a wood or metal spoon? Do you have any chili makin' music that helps you manage the cooking process better? Just askin'.

MrBuhl

I use masa flour to thicken my venison chili, black beans, habaneros and a little beef fat only while browning the meat. We serve it with a dollop of sour cream in the middle and shredded sharp cheddar spread over the top. Yum.

tonyb

MrBuhl wrote: »

I use masa flour to thicken my venison chili, black beans, habaneros and a little beef fat only while browning the meat. We serve it with a dollop of sour cream in the middle and shredded sharp cheddar spread over the top. Yum.

2 good add ons, sour cream and shredded sharp cheddar. I like some raw diced onions on top as well, and on occasion some Oyster crackers.

jeremymarcinko

No added fat in my chili. Occasionally some shredded cheddar and raw onion to top it off, but usually just some saltine crackers to thicken it up. The peanut butter sandwich is my added fat

deronb1

Chili rocks! I make a Ranchero style. Diced steak (about 1/2" chunks) lean ground beef, onion, green pepper, garlic, tomato paste and a dark beer to simmer in a pan. The beans, tomatos and chilis cook in a crock for a while. Combine and cook on low for about 4 hrs. Woot!

11tsteve

chorizo, ground pork and beef, chipotles, fire roasted poblano peppers, kidney and black beans, usually both Guinness and a splash of bourbon, onions and fire roasted tomatoes... and on occasion either a little peanut butter or chocolate. The chocolate with a little masa will give it a bit of a molé quality.

My wife likes Frito chips, sour cream, and cheddar with hers... I like a few saltines.

Willow

Our tradition is to make chili for Halloween night. My mom did it with us and we are doing it with our kids. Its hearty, healthy. We have it before going door to door.
We usually add sour cream, cheese and break up some blue tortilla chips in our bowls. Our special ingredient is..... cinnamon.

mrbiron

AH!...i forgot. My wife and i actually use scoops instead of spoons 90% of the time. We hold off on the salt in the chili itself as the chips more than make up for that. Makes it a little more "fun" i suppose.

Any preference on bread? I enjoy a nice ciabatta with my chili. Good, hearty, and doesnt fall upon after a solid dunk.....i said "DUNK".

Mikey081057

I've actually tried alot of these ... the peanut butter is interesting and I will try it.

Has anyone eaten chili over mashed potatoes or pasta?

deronb1

Mikey081057 wrote: »

I've actually tried alot of these ... the peanut butter is interesting and I will try it.

Has anyone eaten chili over mashed potatoes or pasta?

Yeah, ill put leftover chili over speghetti sometimes. Havent tried mashed potatos. Sounds good!

jeremymarcinko

^^ I have seen that, but have been reluctant to try.

tonyb

Mikey081057 wrote: »

I've actually tried alot of these ... the peanut butter is interesting and I will try it.

Has anyone eaten chili over mashed potatoes or pasta?

You put chili on pasta and I will personally come over and slap you silly. lol

I know some like a chili-mac, and that's ok, but don't use a noodle for Italian dishes.

Mashed tators....I can eat with anything, love them more than I should.

chumlie

Lazy man chili. And surprisingly good.
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ken brydson

chumlie wrote: »

Lazy man chili. And surprisingly good.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0014EW4N2/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_8?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

I have't tried that. My go to for canned is Stagg's Dynamite Hot.

jeremymarcinko

If I want to be really lazy, I will go to Wendy's for their chili.

cnh

Pushing the envelope, I use lean ground turkey, at the age where FAT matters, lol

But all the ideas above are all too tempting!

MrBuhl

cnh wrote: »

Pushing the envelope, I use lean ground turkey, at the age where FAT matters, lol

But all the ideas above are all too tempting!

That's the beauty of venison, little fat, no GMO's and such. it's a little more work but satisfying. I grow my own tomatoes, jalapeno's and onions as well, my suburban neighbors think I'm a total redneck. LOL

WagnerRC

I get the look when I ask for oyster crackers for my chili. Hell I used to crush saltines as a kid. oyster crackers and sharp cheddar are a must.

Gatecrasher

Every year we have a huge chili competition at work. It's awesome. It's cool to get to see all the different home recipes people have. They range from mild to nuclear.

You get a small bowl of every kind you want to try and then vote for your favorites. After you vote you can go back and get a bigger bowl any that you liked. They usually have Jimmy Johns cater an awesome array of subs for the crowd too. Tons of food.

Hard to beat a good bowl of chili and a Jimmy Johns sub (unless you live in PA, NY, or Jersey and can get the real deal subs from like an Italian Mom & Pop shop).

Mikey081057

Gatecrasher wrote: »

Every year we have a huge chili competition at work. It's awesome. It's cool to get to see all the different home recipes people have. They range from mild to nuclear.

You get a small bowl of every kind you want to try and then vote for your favorites. After you vote you can go back and get a bigger bowl any that you liked. They usually have Jimmy Johns cater an awesome array of subs for the crowd too. Tons of food.

Hard to beat a good bowl of chili and a Jimmy Johns sub (unless you live in PA, NY, or Jersey and can get the real deal subs from like an Italian Mom & Pop shop).

Food contests ROCK!!!!

Chili, Ribs, BBQ, wings... All good! Grew up in NJ and my favorite sub places are Primo's and Cioffi's (Union and Springfield) .At Cioffi's you could get your sub on Calandra's bread which is the best bread on the planet...

mark090852

Mikey081057 wrote: »

I've actually tried alot of these ... the peanut butter is interesting and I will try it.

Has anyone eaten chili over mashed potatoes or pasta?

This is a Cincinnati style chili, Skyline Chili. It's commonly served over pasta with cheese on top. We make our own version of this frequently.

Mikey081057

uhhhhh YUMMY

deronb1

mark090852 wrote: »

Mikey081057 wrote: »

I've actually tried alot of these ... the peanut butter is interesting and I will try it.

Has anyone eaten chili over mashed potatoes or pasta?

This is a Cincinnati style chili, Skyline Chili. It's commonly served over pasta with cheese on top. We make our own version of this frequently.

Yup. Love me some Skaleenees. 5 way all the way

Mikey081057

Kinda reminds me of DISCO FRIES

Crispy french fries with brown gravy and mozzarella cheese melted under the broiler...