TLicense Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 I fancy making myself a chilli from scratch and cooking it in the slow cooker we were given for Christmas. Any recipe suggestions? I've been told adding a little dark chocolate really brings out the taste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 Subscribed Can we have a veggie one too please? *waits for tooquicktostop to see this thread* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 This is a really interesting one and one I will watch with interest (not give you a recipe just yet ) Chilli con carne is another dish (sorry on the fish and chip band wagon again) that has been cooked so far away from the original dish that is has a poor reputation and can be anything from good to dreadful A fair bit of history to the dish and you maybe surprised in the dishes ingredients when research in the original is done, it is a fantastic dish when done right and a slow cooker is perfect, it used to be cooked over a camp fire of course ! Look forward to seeing members recipes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 Knowone wants to post their recipe now :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelfill Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 After that scathing criticism of recipes in general no I'm looking forward to your recipe though. If pushed I'll put up mine, but by no means would I claim it to be authentic Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 Well it is never made with ANY beans at all Always diced chuck steak not mince Bacon is used to add fat and flavour Chillis of course including fresh, dried and Harissa Onions and garlic a must Spices include Cumin, oregano and cayenne Long slow cooking Served with sour cream and american style crackers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 After that scathing criticism of recipes in general no I'm looking forward to your recipe though. If pushed I'll put up mine, but by no means would I claim it to be authentic Mike Come on Mike! What's yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelfill Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 500g steak minced 1 large onion finely chopped 3 cloves garlic finely chopped 800g peeled tomatos 3 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon chilli powder 1 teaspoon oregano 2 diced peppers (red green) 1 tablespoon paprika 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 stick cinamon 5 whole cloves 1 465g can kidney beans - drained () I usually stick in a couple of chilli peppers as well diced and occasionally grate some dark high-cocoa chocolate in towards the end fry the onions and garlic in oil until soft, add steak and cook until no longer pink. Add all other ingredients except peppers and simmer for 45mins, add peppers and 1 can of kidney beans () and cook for a further 15-20 minutes. Done Alternatively cook 3 or 4 days before needed to really improve the flavour and then reheat to simmering point to serve Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 500g steak minced 1 large onion finely chopped 3 cloves garlic finely chopped 800g peeled tomatos 3 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon chilli powder 1 teaspoon oregano 2 diced peppers (red green) 1 tablespoon paprika 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 stick cinamon 5 whole cloves 1 465g can kidney beans - drained () I usually stick in a couple of chilli peppers as well diced and occasionally grate some dark high-cocoa chocolate in towards the end fry the onions and garlic in oil until soft, add steak and cook until no longer pink. Add all other ingredients except peppers and simmer for 45mins, add peppers and 1 can of kidney beans () and cook for a further 15-20 minutes. Done Alternatively cook 3 or 4 days before needed to really improve the flavour and then reheat to simmering point to serve Mike Beans fail ;) Still not a million mile away from the original and I am sure it is very tasty with those spices, the cloves and cinamon is very interesting, wonder where you got that idea ?? Usual mince beef used, I guess most do these days, wonder if anyone makes theirs with diced chuck steak ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 I made mine with diced chuck steak just yesterday. Slow cooked, left overnight and recooked today - tasted ruddy awesome!! Also added chick peas (and beans I'm afraid) but with sour cream and guacamole, it was gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 I made mine with diced chuck steak just yesterday. Slow cooked, left overnight and recooked today - tasted ruddy awesome!! Also added chick peas (and beans I'm afraid) but with sour cream and guacamole, it was gorgeous! Top man, sounds great Guacomole shows the Mexican influence that came much later in the history of Chilli, Mexico has nothing to do with the original dish however do you use cumin, oregano and harissa ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 Yes, yes and no! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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