re: It's Chili season! Post your favorite recipes!

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Crockpot Chili

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That seasoning mix is very similar to what I use. I do toast whole coriander and cumin for my tacos and chili, and that makes a major difference in flavor.


One trick I learned on this board a while back is to throw a hershey's chocolate bar into it. While it sounds weird, it really works. I've since switched to using cocoa powder and even some espresso powder when I have some on hand so that I can control the sugar. I also don't usually use tomatoes, because I like the rich beefy flavor. Sometimes I'll throw some paste in there though when the mood strikes.

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This is the best chili I have ever cooked.

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Thanks for sharing. I made this chili tonight, and it was also the best chili I've ever made. I can't wait to make it again. Huge hit.

I don't do beans in chili, so that part was left out. I also had to add about 1/2 cup or so of chicken stock since my ingredients weren't liquidy (I did the "chili fixins" Rotel which doesn't have a lot of liquid like regular cans of diced tomatoes) -- but otherwise followed it exact. Even crumbled up my bacon really tiny and folded it in before the simmer.