How do you make the ideal Chillie Con Carne

[Digweeds Trousers]

Mr Alex Dawson take a bow - I used that recipie last night, polished off a wonderful bottle of Barolo (was the only red in the house) and watched The Mission starrging Jeremy Irons and RObert de Niro (great film with an amazind Enio Morricone soundtrack).

It was a steaming success - flavoursome both palate and after taste and was enjoyed in the peace and quiet of a doris free house.

Tremendous.

More tips welcome on other dishes to create. Perhaps we can have a Cooks Corner sticky - like the NSC arms but for budding chefs to share some tips.

Would appreciate some advice also on the perfect wine to accompany - I love Red but would never purport to be an expert.

Marvellous scenes - although there seems reluctance to use the second floor toilet this morning after i spent an hour up there with The Times.

 

[Barnet Seagull]

make loads and then freeze it, it tastes well good after a few days as the spices have time to MINGLE

Same for Bolognase, Curry, Shepherds Pie/Cottage Pie filling pretty much anything with a lot of flavour in it

 

[turienzo's lovechild]

make a homemade curry

genius! and fairly cheap

 

[turienzo's lovechild]

Same for Bolognase, Curry, Shepherds Pie/Cottage Pie filling pretty much anything with a lot of flavour in it

this is true

top money saving tip for stoodents......i spend literally f*** ALL on food

 

[Alex Alex Dawson oo! oo!]

 

[Barnet Seagull]

Mr Alex Dawson take a bow - I used that recipie last night, polished off a wonderful bottle of Barolo (was the only red in the house) and watched The Mission starrging Jeremy Irons and RObert de Niro (great film with an amazind Enio Morricone soundtrack).

It was a steaming success - flavoursome both palate and after taste and was enjoyed in the peace and quiet of a doris free house.

Tremendous.

More tips welcome on other dishes to create. Perhaps we can have a Cooks Corner sticky - like the NSC arms but for budding chefs to share some tips.

Would appreciate some advice also on the perfect wine to accompany - I love Red but would never purport to be an expert.

Marvellous scenes - although there seems reluctance to use the second floor toilet this morning after i spent an hour up there with The Times.

Wine with Chilli? it's got to be something strong enough to stand up to the flavour, so likley a pinot, shiraz or tempranillo on the red side, maybe a chardonnay (if that's your thing) would do on the white or something semi-sparkling.

Personal choice though is a Corona and Lime.

 

[Djmiles]

if you were really poor you wouldn't be adding mushrooms.

20p for 2 decent sized mushrooms? Hardly breaking the bank and it bulks it up nicely

 

[The Merry Prankster]

Two shillings for a mushroom!

 

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this is true

top money saving tip for stoodents......i spend literally f*** ALL on food

That's cos you eat your own crap

 

[Mendoza]

ooooohhhh I feel like a chilli tonight

 

[SULLY COULDNT SHOOT]

Put HP sauce into the chilli sauce and it is gorgeous!

 

[Acker79]

I don't like kidney beans or tinned tomato so I switch them up with baked beans and a little extra tomato puree.

 

[GOM]

Have to say though, when I'm doing this for myself, I don't go a bundle on kidney beans, so pad it out with plenty of mixed peppers.

Try using a tin of cheapo baked beans instead of the kidney beans, works well to keep the texture.

 

[Ringmer Seagull]

Saw a recipe once for CCC with a different twist - add lager !. Seriously, add about half a coffee mug full of lager. It works well particularly if youre making a hot one - the sweetness of the lager slightly tones down the spiciness. The recipe is known as "Firehouse".

 

[Norman Potting]

That looks pretty good - Chilli should always have cumin and cinnamon in it and be cooked for a long time. I would personally always serve over rice and top with cheddar so it melts.

I would also go with cumin, and also serve on rice with cheddar plus blue cheese dressing. Many years ago you used to be able to get cucumber burger relish, an 'orrible green colour but really went well with chilli. Anyone seen it anywhere?

Almost forgot - like to have chick peas in it as well as red kidney beans.

 

[imissworthing2]

Making chilli tonight and thought I'd get some help off NSC b4 I start. Everytime I have to brown the mince it turns out rubbery, whether I'm making spag bol, shepherd's pie or chilli. Is it because I cook it on 2 high of a heat or use poor quality mince? Many thanks

 

[METALMICKY]

Sorry there seem to be some very lightweight heat sources here. In my experience if you have gay tendencies then best stick to birds eye chillis. However if you are a real man may I suggest a teaspoon of Dave's Gourmet Insanity Sauce which surprisingly is now in ASDA.

 

[BensGrandad]

I have the perfect recipe but it only works for me and my children. Tell my wife I want it for my dinner and she makes it perfect I have had none that compare with hers.

 

[BensGrandad]

Making chilli tonight and thought I'd get some help off NSC b4 I start. Everytime I have to brown the mince it turns out rubbery, whether I'm making spag bol, shepherd's pie or chilli. Is it because I cook it on 2 high of a heat or use poor quality mince? Many thanks

According to Anthony Worrell Thompson if you use the supermarkets own cheap mince it is no different just cook it a little longer and slower and you will not notice any difference in Chilli, Spag Bol or Lasagne etc.

 

[itszamora]

Sorry there seem to be some very lightweight heat sources here. In my experience if you have gay tendencies then best stick to birds eye chillis. However if you are a real man may I suggest a teaspoon of Dave's Gourmet Insanity Sauce which surprisingly is now in ASDA.

Do not do that. I have had this sauce and it is simply obscenely hot, and not in a good way. It ruins any dish it is even put near, never mind in.

There is a scale of spiciness known as Scoville units. Tabasco generally scores between 2,500 to 5,000. Dave's scores 180,000. You have been warned.