Chicagoist: Eating In: Chili With Chipotle Chilies and Cilantro

leavitt

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:40:47 -0600

I actually made the same recipe a couple weeks ago. I substituted ground beef or cubed chuck roast, and added 2 cans of black beans and a can of crushed tomatos. Came out perfect. Let it stew for a few hours.

Chuck Sudo

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:15:50 -0600

For you, maybe, Ingrid. For me, it's perfect.

Ingrid

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:03:41 -0600

That is way, way, way, way too much cinnamon. Just a pinch is all that is needed.

larrybob1

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:54:36 -0600

substitute a bottle of negro modelo and some chix stock for the water. also, a splash of apple cider vinegar at the end. think also of mexican oregano, smoked paprika, and a touch of cayenne. lean ground beef? no, use chuck. or pork.

Chuck Sudo

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:31:31 -0600

I beg to differ on "erroneous comment of the year:" >blockquote>"Chili con carne (often known simply as chili) is a spicy stew made from chili peppers, meat, garlic, onions, and cumin. Traditional chili is made with chopped or ground beef. Variations, either geographic or by personal preference, may substitute different types of meat, and may also include tomatoes, beans, or other ingredients."

matty

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:09:06 -0600

If there's no beans it should be called a gravy not a chili.

matty

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:08:32 -0600

"Proper chili doesn't have beans, matty. " Erroneous comment of the year

Chuck Sudo

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:03:22 -0600

Proper chili doesn't have beans, matty. You can add them separately later. When you get down to it, it's all subjective. The places that serve my favorite chilis throughout the city do this. This recipe, btw, is a perfect chili for chili dogs. I'll be posting on that subject next week.

matty

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:43:56 -0600

now i want chili. damn you and your tasty food ideas chuck sudo!

mindylou

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:35:10 -0600

i'd omit chuck's cinnamon, add matty's black beans, substitute chicken for the beef and add lime juice/zest to taste.

matty

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:27:06 -0600

how, pray tell, does one make a chili with no beans and no tomatos? Add to that recipie 2 28 oz cans frijole negros (washed of sauce in strainer) 1 28oz can kidney beans (washed also) 1 28oz can crushed tomatos voila.