I am an equal opportunity chili eater. The NE doesn't have a chili of it's own (unless you want to make an arguement for American chop suey) so I'll eat whatever is served. I love it all, though I've never tried the Cincinnati variety.
i hate chili, primarily b/c of the beans. but i think i would love texas chili (beanless one). the one thing that confuses me is, without the beans, aren't you just eating meat sauce that has chili powder in it?
this is weird. but it's also what makes cincinatti chili sound good. b/c it has the spaghetti involved. and then, i'm not just eating meat sauce.
Real chili does not have chili powder! Real chili is made by roasting real chilis and grinding them into a paste w/other spices. You also use real meat not ground meat. So it is kind of more like beef stew (but without the vegtables).
We eat it wrapped in warm tortillas with cilantro, diced red onions, and a bit of cheese.
Texan here ... I prefer chili without beans. But growing up my mom still made chili with beans (pintos) it was cheap meal. It always upset my stomach though.
i hate chili, primarily b/c of the beans. but i think i would love texas chili (beanless one). the one thing that confuses me is, without the beans, aren't you just eating meat sauce that has chili powder in it?
this is weird. but it's also what makes cincinatti chili sound good. b/c it has the spaghetti involved. and then, i'm not just eating meat sauce.
I sometimes add a bit of cinnamon to my chili. It can really enhance the flavor, but have to be careful it is not overpowering. You just want a touch.
I hate actual Cincinatti chili, though. Spaghetti is best added to regular chili. Cinnamon does not belong in chile!
If there are no beans it needs to have spaghetti or a hot dog underneath it. Or maybe a bit of cream cheese under itand some fritos to scoop up the wonderfully disgusting dip.
I am an equal opportunity chili eater. The NE doesn't have a chili of it's own (unless you want to make an arguement for American chop suey) so I'll eat whatever is served. I love it all, though I've never tried the Cincinnati variety.
Mmm, I love American Chop Suey when it's done well and not a mushy mess. I think that's a New England thing.
Real chili does not have chili powder! Real chili is made by roasting real chilis and grinding them into a paste w/other spices. You also use real meat not ground meat. So it is kind of more like beef stew (but without the vegtables).
We eat it wrapped in warm tortillas with cilantro, diced red onions, and a bit of cheese.
Seriously, this sounds so good. Can I come over the next time you make it?
I am an equal opportunity chili eater. The NE doesn't have a chili of it's own (unless you want to make an arguement for American chop suey) so I'll eat whatever is served. I love it all, though I've never tried the Cincinnati variety.
Mmm, I love American Chop Suey when it's done well and not a mushy mess. I think that's a New England thing.
I am an equal opportunity chili eater. The NE doesn't have a chili of it's own (unless you want to make an arguement for American chop suey) so I'll eat whatever is served. I love it all, though I've never tried the Cincinnati variety.
Mmm, I love American Chop Suey when it's done well and not a mushy mess. I think that's a New England thing.
I think you're right. I used to get THE BEST American chop suey at a tiny corner/grocery store in town. I was so sad when they went out of business, when I make it it's never as good. :-(
Real chili does not have chili powder! Real chili is made by roasting real chilis and grinding them into a paste w/other spices. You also use real meat not ground meat. So it is kind of more like beef stew (but without the vegtables).
We eat it wrapped in warm tortillas with cilantro, diced red onions, and a bit of cheese.
Seriously, this sounds so good. Can I come over the next time you make it?
Ha ha sure. I took my recipe from The Homesick Texan for both the chili and tortillas (and yes it has cinnamon in it).