Chili Recipes

nossmf

As the weather turns colder, few meals can compare to a good bowl of chili. The physical heat warms you up from the inside, and the aroma can permeate the entire house, even through closed doors, letting the entire family know dinner is ready without saying a word.

This thread will be for everyone wanting to post their favorite chili recipe. All entrants are welcome, whether you prefer a five-alarm spicy chili or a milder, sweeter chili, or everything in between. Don't just describe your chili: provide directions how to make it! Ingredients and spices, ratios and times, methods and more.

Let the great MFP Chili (Virtual) Cook-Off Begin!

acpgee

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/jan/26/thomasina-mierss-recipe-for-chilli-con-carne

nossmf

nossmf's 12-hr chili

Time: 15 minutes to assemble, rest of day to simmer

Ingredients:

1 lb hamburger, 80% lean
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 14oz cans diced tomato, chili style
1 14oz can chili beans
Water, 3 cans (use the empty tomato/bean cans)

Spices:

Chili powder, 1 tbsp
Cayenne pepper, 1/2 tsp
Garlic powder, 1 tsp
Italian seasoning, 1 tsp
Onion powder, 1 tsp
Paprika, 1 tsp
Red chili flakes, 1/2 tbsp
Salt, 1/2 tsp
Seasoned salt, 1 tsp
Sugar, 1/2 tsp

Directions:

Brown hamburger in a skillet over medium-high, drain the grease. While hamburger is cooking, assemble remaining ingredients and spices in a large pot. Once the hamburger is cooked, stir into the pot, place the pot over low heat and add a top. Simmer for as long as desired before eating, stirring every 30 minutes; the longer it sits, the more intense the flavor! (I begin prep first thing in the morning and let it simmer all day, but it is ready to eat immediately if needed.) For every hour of simmering, add 1/4 cup water to offset water lost from evaporation. (Initially the chili will be rather soupy, but over time the evaporation will cause the chili to thicken.) This chili has a small-medium kick to it, but is intended to be more flavorful than spicy. (The sugar is there to enhance the other flavors, it will not make the chili sweet.)

Serve with warm slices of garlic bread, small slices of cheddar cheese and/or Ritz crackers.

AdahPotatah2024

Believe it or not, this is the first time i ever remember cooking chili. I rarely will order it with nachos or eat Amy's canned chili.

This recipe from allrecipes.com is so good! I'm looking forward to trying some new chili recipes from mfp enthusiasts this month!:D

Pumpkin Chili

We make this pumpkin chili every year for our home town pumpkin festival. Pumpkin adds a deliciously creamy and slightly sweet flavor to the dish.

Submitted byTeresa

Prep Time:15 minsCook Time: 1 hr 15 minsTotal Time: 1 hr 30 minsServings:8

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained
• 1 (46 fluid ounce) can tomato juice
• 1 (28 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes with juice
• ½ cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• ¼ cup white sugar, or to taste

Directions

1. Gather all ingredients.
2. Cook beef in a large pot over medium heat until browned and crumbly, about 5 to 7 minutes; drain.
3. Add onion and bell pepper; cook and stir for 5 minutes. Stir in beans, tomato juice, diced tomatoes, and pumpkin puree. Season with pumpkin pie spice, chili powder, and sugar.
4. Simmer chili until thickened and flavors have blended, about 1 hour.
5. Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts

Calories409
Total Fat16g
Saturated Fat6g
Cholesterol69mg
Sodium924mg
Total Carbohydrate38g
Dietary Fiber9g
Total Sugars16g
Protein28g
Vitamin C50mg
Calcium106mg
Iron7mg
Potassium846mg