Monday, February 1, 2010

Mama's Old Fashion Chili


Chili is one of those dishes that I adore. You add all these ingredients into a single pot, simmer for a while and something truly magical happens. The flavor of the chili transcends its humble, individual ingredients. This is a recipe I have developed over the years. It's a bit unusual, in that, in the beginning it's a bit soupy.  I like to add a lot of very flavorful liquid early on and let them reduce and thicken as the chili simmers away. I think it makes a lot more sense than thinning a chili with water ( not any flavor ) at the end. Don't be afraid to use the coffee it you happen to be one of those people who don't like coffee. There's absolutely no coffee flavor in the chili. Btw there's no taste of beer in the end product either. I guess its part of that magic thing that happens with chili. You can adjust the heat in the chili by adding more or less jalapenos. As written, this has just a wee bit of heat to my taste. I am kind of wimpy though to be honest. This chili will make a perfect game day meal. I hope you give it a try. Enjoy!

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34 comments:

  1. Ohhh yummmmmmmmm. I love,love chili,and this sounds interesting enough to try. I can't wait to make it..Thank you so much for the recipe.

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  2. Nothing like a comforting chili on a day like today.

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  3. This is a perfect blend of all the good things that make a great chili! So good right now - thank you for sharing this.
    Susan

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  4. I've never made chili with beer before, but it is definitely on my list of things to make. Your picture looks gorgeous. I smiled when I saw all the minced red onion (that is one of my favorite toppings for chili).

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  5. I love this recipe because you used beer and coffee - wonderful! Thanks for sharing - I can't wait to try this one.

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  6. What a unique and delicious sounding chili recipe! Love that you used both beer and coffee - it must have amazing flavor.

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  7. I have been having a hunkering for chili-with the Superbowl on Sunday and all the crazy weather....I think your post just inspired me to make a pot of chili.

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  8. Chili is one of those food items that warms you from the inside out - yours look delish!

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  9. That's a smok'n chili with all those peppers and chili powder! My husband would be in heaven wth a bowl of your Mom's Chili.

    Gorgeous photo!!!

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  10. What a spot on photo. It is really perfect. I also love the recipe. I hope you have a grand day. Blessings...Mary

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  11. looks yumm, rather un usual ingrediant coffee to add into chili.

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  12. I use beer in mine too, but have never heard of the coffee addition. How cool! I will definitely be giving that a try!

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  13. I have the ingredients for this, and let me tell you those onions hiding under that cheese! YUM!

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  14. Kathleen, this sounds absolutely delicious! Chili is one of my favorite ways to chase the chill away during the winter. Many thanks for this great recipe...

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  15. Looks delicious. I love all the hot spices in there and the cheese and red onions are top make it look perfect. I've used beer in chili but not coffee but I do LOVE coffee...

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  16. This looks so good. I love chili. I have made it with beer before but never coffee....very intriguing. I must try it!!! Thanks for the recipe.

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  17. Your chili looks so yummy! I've never tried making mine with beer, need to give it a try.

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  18. That chili looks scrumptious! I love the addition of beer and coffee.

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  19. Lots of spice, this is my kind of chili.
    Mimi

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  20. mmmm, i can practically smell it now, delicious!!

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  21. This sounds wonderful. I've never used beer or coffee in my chili, but I'd be willing to try. I do the same thing. I begin with plenty of flavorful liquid and then I let it cook down.

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  22. a very different and reall good combi chilly...but honestly u had me at mama's.....

    LOVE IS IN THE AIR W LOADS OF ROMANCE ...WISH U ALL OF IT @ 365

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  23. Go Mama... Love chili, and it is bone chilling cold right now

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  24. We eat chili year round, but something about the super bowl season just cries chili.

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  25. Oh, wow. Beer and coffee?!! I'm trying this for sure. It sounds like it would be really tasty.

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  26. Chili is one of my husbands favorites. I must give this a try. It looks delicious!

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  27. yes I would certainly love a bowl of THAT! Delicious comfort food. With two liquids I can't live without (beer and coffee). Sounds like a winner!

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  28. I'm crazy about chili too. Love the coffee addition!
    Anything our mothers made is bound to be great!

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  29. Chili and beer--two great things that taste great together! Looks so good.

    By the way, are you still in on cooking through Vegan Yum Yum? I sent you an email invite yesterday using the email you have listed here for your contact.

    If you've changed your mind, no worries! Just please let me know either way. Thanks! :)

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  30. Mmmm, I love having a dip-fest with tortilla chips! is that bad?

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  31. Yummy, delicious and very inviting x

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  32. I am trying this chili tonight for my family. I will let you know how it turns out!

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