What goes with Chili?

[Easton]

Some of you might feel satisfied after a bowl of chili, but I don't find it that filling. What do you usually eat it with? I'm not looking for anything too fancy. I can think of just laying it over some rice or eat with some bread.

 

[expatgirl]

No brainer here---fresh cornbread out of an iron cast skillet and a salad on the side if need be. And yes, it's very good over rice, too!!

 

[evenstranger]

Here are a couple of options. We like to serve our chili with a good loaf of garlic bread or some "Mexican" corn bread to soak up those juices. Cincinnati style chili is a thinner, sweeter chili, similar looking to a meat pasta sauce, served over spaghetti with lots of shredded sharp cheddar cheese and onions.

Out of curiosity, do you add beans to your chili? I know Texas style is no-beans, but my wife and I like to add several varieties of beans to ours - our last batch had red and white kidneys and black beans. This helps to add to the bulk a little without adding a lot of fat.

My chili is almost entirely from cans. I use a pound of ground beef (sirloin is good, but anything will work) browned and drained, three cans of chili style stewed tomatos (DelMonte makes some good ones), three cans of any kind of beans you like, and my secret ingredient - a small can of V-8. Season to taste with chili powder, salt and pepper - maybe a dash of sugar if it's too acidic. I also like to add various dried peppers to it for heat - I have chipotle, ancho and cayenne right now. They work well together. Simmer and reduce for about an hour. Prep time, maybe 15 minutes.

Enjoy!

 

[Easton]

****it, it's 5:30 in the morning and I haven't gone to bed yet. Reading these suggestions is making me so hungry.

I've never made chili before but I always thought in beans in chili were standard.

Thanks for the suggestions.

 

[Barb L.]

I make my chili pretty thick (w/beans) with crusty bread or corn bread on the side, very filling.

 

[GB]

I find chili to be one of the most filling foods there is, but if you need something more, how about a baked potato?

 

[Half Baked]

Doesn't Wendy's serve chili over a baked potatos? Seems like I heard or read that somewhere.

 

[GB]

Yes Wendys does. Actually it is a very common way to do it. Just as common as a chili dog.

 

[Michelemarie]

DH likes his chili on top of those big Frito Chips. I sometimes make cornbread to go with it. I think some people eat chili over a small noodle called "chili mac".

 

[Andy M.]

You can put beans into the chili, I do, or serve beanless chili over beans or rice.

Cornbread is a classic accompaniment to chili. Plain, or with cheese and/or chile peppers baked in.

Bottom line, you can eat whatever you like with chili.

 

[Corey123]

Yes Wendys does. Actually it is a very common way to do it. Just as common as a chili dog.

If you ever get to go to Las Vegas, there's a place next to a casino on the Strip across from the Riviara Hotel that sells whopping monster-size foot-long knockwurst-looking steamed hot dogs and you can get some chili and cheese to go with it for a little bit extra money.

I thought that I wouldn't be able to finish it, but I did. I was full the rest of the day though, so I ate dinner real late that night.

One catch though; You'll have to starve yourself to death to be able to eat it all!! But you might not be able to finish it, so bring along a friend in case you can't.

But I've had it with nacho chips. onions, cheese, cornbread and yes, even rice. Also topped with a dollop of sour cream. It's good!

 

[Katie H]

When I was growing up, our chili was always made with beans plus, for some reason, my mother put wide egg noodles in, too. She was a Yankee and maybe it was a Northern thing. I don't put noodles in mine. Do put all kinds of beans in, though. Different kinds of peppers, too. Many times I'll put in chopped red, green and yellow peppers for color and flavor. Lots of chili powder and cumin, too. A couple of bay leaves also.

I use a combination of ground meat and cubed beef, which makes the chili rather thick after all the other ingredients have been added. Tomatoes (canned and fresh, if they're good), a touch of tomato paste, onions, garlic. You get the idea.

We almost always serve chili with hot cornbread out of our iron skillet. I have tons of different cornbread recipes and make whichever one tickles our fancy when I make chili.

Sometimes the chili is served over rice. Sometimes over corn chips. Other times, we top it with shredded cheddar cheese, chopped tomatoes and sour cream. Sort of like a taco. Come to think of it, chopped avocado would be good, too.

Now, go to bed. You can make chili later.

 

[ncage1974]

This might sound a little wierd to those that haven't tried it but next time you eat a bowl of chili try a peanutbutter sandwhich. Both me and my brother do it and its awesome. Not a PBJ then it would probably be gross. Definitly goes with chili perfectly.

Now my parents like having a hamburger with it.

Ncage

 

[Guts]

warm tortillas/ corn or flour

 

[Corey123]

When I was growing up, our chili was always made with beans plus, for some reason, my mother put wide egg noodles in, too. She was a Yankee and maybe it was a Northern thing. I don't put noodles in mine. Do put all kinds of beans in, though. Different kinds of peppers, too. Many times I'll put in chopped red, green and yellow peppers for color and flavor. Lots of chili powder and cumin, too. A couple of bay leaves also.

I use a combination of ground meat and cubed beef, which makes the chili rather thick after all the other ingredients have been added. Tomatoes (canned and fresh, if they're good), a touch of tomato paste, onions, garlic. You get the idea.

We almost always serve chili with hot cornbread out of our iron skillet. I have tons of different cornbread recipes and make whichever one tickles our fancy when I make chili.

Sometimes the chili is served over rice. Sometimes over corn chips. Other times, we top it with shredded cheddar cheese, chopped tomatoes and sour cream. Sort of like a taco. Come to think of it, chopped avocado would be good, too.

Now, go to bed. You can make chili later.

Yes, I mainly have it with beans in it

And the one made with cubed beef chunks is supposed to be Texas-style chili.

 

[sattie]

Another vote for cornbread... I like Jiffy brand, cheap and good!!!

 

[Mylegsbig]

Jalapeno Cornbread on the side.

Topped with crushed Saltines and grated sharp cheddar.

WOW.

 

[Half Baked]

I like chili with cheese jalapeno cornbread and/or Frito Scoops.

We always sprinkle it with cheese and chopped onion.

 

[Caine]

I serve chili with buttered flour tortillas, or with fresh baked corn bread, or, if I am feeling adventurous, I will laqdle it over an open faced cheesburger. That's called a chili size, and it's pure California surfer food!

 

[letevic]

I usually make all my meals from scratch. Chili included. And to help make it thicker I usually add a dollop of ketchup while it's still cooking.

I like topping my chili with some pico de gallo. That helps cool the heat a bit.