I’m not going to argue the beans, no beans, but my chili has won several contests. My son’s Jeep club was ata big show with clubs from all over the country, they had a chili cook off. My son took second place out of over 50 entries, his was Hormel no bean chili straight from the cans. He owned up to it and they had a big laugh over it. My point i, chili is what you say it is and everyone has an opinion.
My {NJ] recipe for the dish goes like this 1 tbls cumin, 2 tbls chili powder, 2 tbls crushed red pepper, 3 multi colored [1 red, 1 yellow, 1 green] bell peppers, a fresh habanero, a can of tomato paste, a 28 oz can of diced tomatoes, and 2 pounds of ground chuck, 8 hours in the crock pot and serve it over corn chips, elbow macaroni or Goya black beans, your choice.
“Most historians agree that the earliest written description of chili came from J.C. Clopper, who lived near Houston. While his description never mentions the word chili this is what he wrote of his visit to San Antonio in 1828: "When they [poor families of San Antonio] have to lay for their meat in the market, a very little is made to suffice for the family; it is generally cut into a kind of hash with nearly as many peppers as there are pieces of meat—this is all stewed together.”
Here’s the link to the article: http://www.nationalchiliday.com/chili-history.html#.XDTbC1VKhEY
All-y’all know what? The recipes for chili and potato salad are like fingerprints; everybody has them and nobody’s are alike and anybody can say theirs are the best!
I usually add red kidney beans because that’s how my father made chili. The last time I made chili I used black beans and it was really good. Next time I’m going to add some whole kernel corn with the black beans.
First time I ever saw chili was at a party at my husband’s girlfriend’s house. (We were not married, but engaged at the time. – I knew she would not last and I would.)
pearlsbs over 5 years ago
It’s not real chili if it has beans in it.
SpacedInvader Premium Member over 5 years ago
Memories of road kill chili from my days on the rodeo trail rides. No beans and plenty hot.
Grace Premium Member over 5 years ago
Cinnamon is a good secret ingredient for chili.
Sephten over 5 years ago
Isn’t this the plot to Kung Fu Panda?
jarvisloop over 5 years ago
My secret ingredient: Frank’s Hot Sauce.
Ontman over 5 years ago
My ‘secret’ ingredient is pineapple.
nosirrom over 5 years ago
Judging by the way Janis is chowing down on that chili I wonder if Arlo’s secret ingredient is legal in their state.
Meledosia over 5 years ago
Just like it isn’t a hot dog if you put ketchup on it. It’s criminal!
toppop52 over 5 years ago
I’m not going to argue the beans, no beans, but my chili has won several contests. My son’s Jeep club was ata big show with clubs from all over the country, they had a chili cook off. My son took second place out of over 50 entries, his was Hormel no bean chili straight from the cans. He owned up to it and they had a big laugh over it. My point i, chili is what you say it is and everyone has an opinion.
unfair.de over 5 years ago
Dark chocolate. It aint Chili without.
Teto85 Premium Member over 5 years ago
Tumeric.
Russell Bedford over 5 years ago
My {NJ] recipe for the dish goes like this 1 tbls cumin, 2 tbls chili powder, 2 tbls crushed red pepper, 3 multi colored [1 red, 1 yellow, 1 green] bell peppers, a fresh habanero, a can of tomato paste, a 28 oz can of diced tomatoes, and 2 pounds of ground chuck, 8 hours in the crock pot and serve it over corn chips, elbow macaroni or Goya black beans, your choice.
JohnHarry Premium Member over 5 years ago
Yum – Fritos – the original Health Food.
DCBakerEsq over 5 years ago
Cat hair.
David Huie Green AmericaIsGreatItHasUs over 5 years ago
It’s still better to dispose of boogers elsewhere.
eladee AKA Wally over 5 years ago
It’s ALL good!!! Especially in the winter. Add cornbread and it’s heavenly.
57BelAir over 5 years ago
“Most historians agree that the earliest written description of chili came from J.C. Clopper, who lived near Houston. While his description never mentions the word chili this is what he wrote of his visit to San Antonio in 1828: "When they [poor families of San Antonio] have to lay for their meat in the market, a very little is made to suffice for the family; it is generally cut into a kind of hash with nearly as many peppers as there are pieces of meat—this is all stewed together.”
Here’s the link to the article: http://www.nationalchiliday.com/chili-history.html#.XDTbC1VKhEY
LadyPeterW over 5 years ago
All-y’all know what? The recipes for chili and potato salad are like fingerprints; everybody has them and nobody’s are alike and anybody can say theirs are the best!
paranormal over 5 years ago
I usually add red kidney beans because that’s how my father made chili. The last time I made chili I used black beans and it was really good. Next time I’m going to add some whole kernel corn with the black beans.
Thanksfortheinfo2000 over 5 years ago
New England Chili: secret ingredient is molasses.
toppop52 over 5 years ago
So then Indiana is well ahead of Chicago, that gave us the big O.
craigwestlake over 5 years ago
It has to have beans to qualify as a Weapon of Odoriferous Destruction…
mafastore over 5 years ago
First time I ever saw chili was at a party at my husband’s girlfriend’s house. (We were not married, but engaged at the time. – I knew she would not last and I would.)