Looking for a unique chili recipe or just an additive to zing it!?

Question

To tell you the truth the chili is already in the crock pot, but It's the same recipe that I have made for last two years and want some pizzazz thrown in. It's going to be served in bowls I'm baking from bread and will hollow out for the chili. I'm looking for something really ethinc!!!! African Zigni or South American ....whatever. I have all kinds of stores to choose from so I can get whatever anyone suggests.

Answer 1

Try a cup of fresh brewed coffee, cocoa powder or cinnamon. Believe it or not - chocolate.

http://www.napastyle.com/kitchen/recipes/recipe.jsp?recipe_id=476

Answer 2

I just made some chili 2 days ago and it was awesome. Here's my recipe (makes about 5-6 servings): start by sauteeing chopped yellow onion and a tablespoon of minced garlic (found in produce dep't of grocery store). Once that is a little brown, crumble in 1 lb of ground beef. Add seasonings such as salt, seasoned salt, white pepper, and a dash of cayenne pepper. Once the beef is all browned, drain the fat and add 1 can of diced tomatoes (Hunts or Del Monte i think makes a type that is "Chili ready") and add 1 can of the following: Great Northern Beans Light Red Kidney Beans Pinto Beans ½ can of Dark Red Kidney Beans And sometimes i add a small amount (½ cup) of tomato sauce Add a little water and let simmer for 30 mins. Add more seasons if necessary EAT AND ENJOY!!!

Answer 3

12-Hour Crocked Chili
Servings [Reset]
Keys : Meats
Ingredients :

1lbFat-trimmed lean beef stew meat in 1/2-inch cubes
1can(6-oz) tomato paste
2xOnions, finely chopped
2xBell peppers, seeded and diced
1x-(up to)
2xCloves garlic, minced
3x-(up to)
4tspChili powder (or combine 1 minced small hot pepper, 2 teaspoons cumin seed or 1 teaspoon ground cumin, and 1 teaspoon dried oregano)
1tspPlain cocoa powder, optional

Method :

* Stir meat and tomato paste together in crockery cooker. Stir in other ingredients (add no water or other liquid). Turn cooker to low heat; cover and cook for 12 hours. Skim, and discard any fat from the surface.
* Makes















15-Minute Chili
[Reset]
Keys : Diabetic Special Diets Chili Main Dish
Ingredients :

1lbground turkey
1cankidney or pinto beans - (15 oz) drained, rinsed
1canlow-fat low-sodium chicken broth
1candiced tomatoes - (14 1/2 oz) undrained
(flavored with chilies, preferably)
1cantomato paste - (6 oz)
1tblchili powder
1/8tspcinnamon
1/4tspcumin
1/2tspfreshly-ground black pepper

Method :

* In a large nonstick saucepan, brown the ground turkey until it is no longer pink. Drain off any excess fat.
* Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
* This recipe yields 4 servings.
* Serving size: 1 cup.
























19-Alarm Chili
Servings [Reset]
Keys : Meats
Ingredients :

1can(#10) tomato puree
1can(#10) whole peeled tomatoes, chopped
6lbGood ground beef
1lrgYellow onion, chopped
1/2cupCommercial chili powder or more, to taste
3tblWhole oregano leaves
Salt & pepper to taste
1can(#10) red kidney beans, drained
TOPPINGS
Grated Cheddar cheese
Sour cream
Yellow onions, diced

Method :

* SERVES 18 NORMAL PERSONS OR 4 CHICAGO FIREFIGHTERS
* Everybody knows that there is no such thing as a 19-alarm fire. Why, that would mean that babies, lifeguards, bartenders, everyone, would have to show up to fight it! However, Frank Jacobson of the Chicago Fire Department thinks his chili requires 19 alarms. I am ready!
* Please note that he makes this in small batches. If you do not know what a #10 can is, figure on just under a gallon.
* In a large pot bring the tomato puree and whole tomatoes to a slow boil.
* While this is heating, brown the ground beef with chopped onion. Add this to the tomato mixture. Add chili powder and simmer for 1 hour. Add oregano, salt, and pepper to taste and simmer 15 minutes. Add kidney beans and simmer 30 minutes.
* Serve in a bowl with Cheddar cheese on top and a dollop of sour cream placed in the center. Diced yellow onions complete the garnish.
* "Following the meal have Rolaids available."

Answer 4

You've probably already eaten by now, but I thought beer was a good idea. When you want to bring (not take) out the heat of your chili, pour a little vinegar in the pot.
Here are a couple of spice blends for future dishes...

"All-Purpose Spice Blend"

1 tbsp. dry mustard
1 tbsp. onion powder
1 tbsp. paprika
1 1/2 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp. dried basil

Mix and store in an airtight container.


"All That Jazz Seasoning" (Cajun flavor) - 1 cup

1/4 cup garlic powder
1/4 cup onion powder
2 tbsp. paprika
1 tbsp. ground red pepper
1 tbsp. black pepper
1 1/2 tsp. celery seeds
1 1/2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. lemon pepper
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg

Combine all ingredients; store in an airtight container.

Answer 5

Well if it's already made, try adding some of the spices in this recipe. Yeah, I was skeptical at first too but,it turned out to be pretty good. Not your regular chili.

5 Way Cincinnati Chili

1 1/2 lb ground sirloin
2 med onions, chopped
1 x celery ribs, chopped
4 lrg cloves, garlic, minced
2 tbl good-quality chili powder
1 tbl paprika
1/2 tsp crushed dried basil
1/2 tsp crushed dried oregano
1/2 tsp crushed dried thyme
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp ground allspice
salt (optional)
freshly ground pepper
2 x (14 1/2 oz) cans no-salt-added diced tomatoes with their juice
1 x (8-ounce) can no-salt-added tomato sauce
1/2 x to 1 cup water
12 oz dried thin spaghetti
condiments
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup low fat shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup drained dark red kidney beans

In a large nonstick pot, brown ground sirloin, onion, celery, and garlic over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until beef is browned and vegetables are limp, about 10 minutes. Drain off and discard all fat.
Stir in chili powder, paprika, basil, oregano, thyme, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, ground cumin, red pepper flakes, and allspice. Season with salt (if using) and pepper to taste.
Stir in tomatoes and tomato sauce. Add 1/2 cup water, adding additional water as needed to reach desired consistency. Partially cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Transfer chili mixture to a freezer container and freeze until firm or cover and refrigerate overnight.
When ready to serve, defrost chili and reheat on the stove for at least 15 minutes while you cook the spaghetti, following package directions, to al dente.
Drain the spaghetti and keep warm. Place the chopped onion, shredded cheese, and kidney beans in small serving bowls.
To serve, divide the hot spaghetti between 8 shallow soup bowls. Ladle hot chili over each serving and pass the condiments separately to spoon onto each serving.

Answer 6

I always buy a package of pepperoni's and cut them in half with kitchen scissors and put that in my chili.

I don't care for pepperoni pizza, too greasy, but I love it in the chili.

Try it!

Answer 7

And I am making chili also as we speak and I like to add diced tomatoes with halapeno"s. The longer you cook it the milder they get. Also, I lke to add my veggies, Celery, peppers and mushrooms during the last hour or so of cooking. Gives the veggies a little bit of a crisp taste.

Answer 8

Its nothing special but try Pico Pica Hot Sauce or a can of tomatilla salsa.

Answer 9

I promise you - try a can of beer. It adds such a NICE taste. make sure you put the can of beer in when it still has a while to cook. When it cooks, the alcohol will dissipate, but the flavor will not. If you throw it in too close to serving time, it will be nasty.

Answer 10

Add 1 can beer, 1 shot tequila & 1 stick of butter.......