How Much Chili Powder in Chili? - The DIS Discussion Forums

MIGrandma · 01-07-2013, 03:39 PM

For those of you that make homemade chili, how much chili powder do you use?

We love chili and sometimes order it in casual restaurants, but I'd never made it myself...until today. I finally decided to give it a try.

The recipe called for 1-2 teaspoons of chili powder, so I only put 1 in at first. After it simmered awhile (at least an hour) I tasted the liquid and thought it needed more, so put in another half teaspoon. Another hour of simmering, and I decided to have a small cup of it. Tasted extremely bland to me so I added another teaspoon. So, as of right now, it has 2-1/2 teaspoons in it. I'll have DH taste it when he gets home and see what he thinks.

I did make a larger batch than the recipe makes, as I added more beans and more tomatoes, so maybe a little more chili powder will be okay.

Breezy_Carol · 01-07-2013, 03:40 PM

I use a heaping tablespoon for each pound of meat.

shortbun · 01-07-2013, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Breezy_Carol

I use a heaping tablespoon for each pound of meat.

We use at least that,(Tablespoon, not teaspoon) and 3 large cloves of garlic and a teaspoon of cumin and 1/8 t of cinnamon. My husband prefers it with a seeded pepper or two floating around in it but I often veto that because I like to taste the spices.

Elainey · 01-07-2013, 03:46 PM

Around 1-2 Tablespoons per pound of meat.

mrsv98 · 01-07-2013, 03:49 PM

A good tablespoon for 1 1/2 pounds of ground turkey and I make sure to add plenty of cumin, that adds a nice smoky flavor that enhances the chili powder.

Wishing on a star · 01-07-2013, 03:51 PM

Chili powder, surprisingly to many, is not that potent or hot.

I always use a lot.

The key to adding flavor are in the other seasonings.
Use plenty of salt.
I use some garlic.
I also add some heat. Jalapeno's or ground red pepper, etc...

NAB · 01-07-2013, 03:54 PM

Plus Chili usually gets the kick the second day. So be careful of adding too much.

threeboysmom · 01-07-2013, 03:57 PM

Wowza!

My recipe that I make all the time calls for 1/4 cup of chili powder!!!

I'm constantly having to buy more, but my chili rocks and is worth it.

BearcatsFan · 01-07-2013, 04:09 PM

I'm so glad you asked this, MIGrandma, because I've always wondered.

My chili always, always tastes bland. I usually use 1 pound ground beef, 1 can tomatoes (diced or whatever), 1 can chili beans in sauce, cumin sprinkled liberally, garlic powder sprinkled liberally, and 1-2 Tbsp chili powder.

BillSears · 01-07-2013, 04:16 PM

Add it then taste it. Did it have that nice burn in my mouth? No then add more. Keep going until it taste right.

I do add some other hot sauce to it too so sometime's it a balance of hot sauce then chili powder. But almost all of my chili seasonings are "to taste".

Kellydelly · 01-07-2013, 04:18 PM

At least a couple of tablespoons for a large pot

. I just keep shaking it in till I think it tastes good. Sometimes I need to add a dollop of sour cream to my bowl to counteract my excessive shakes

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tar heel · 01-07-2013, 04:20 PM

At least half a bottle, perhaps more depending on the size of the batch. I also add other spices. I wouldn't even call something with two teaspoons "chili."

There's a huge difference in commercial chili powders, so keep that in mind, too. The ingredients list on the best ones is pretty simply and doesn't have any ingredients that aren't peppers/spices.

Mkaz · 01-07-2013, 04:35 PM

Sometimes if mine seems bland I add some salsa to give it flavor.

threeboysmom · 01-07-2013, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tar heel

At least half a bottle, perhaps more depending on the size of the batch. I also add other spices. I wouldn't even call something with two teaspoons "chili."

There's a huge difference in commercial chili powders, so keep that in mind, too. The ingredients list on the best ones is pretty simply and doesn't have any ingredients that aren't peppers/spices.

Yay! Someone else that makes chili like I do!

FormrCastMbr · 01-07-2013, 04:47 PM

I always put way more than a recipe calls for. my secret is to add some Chinese hot mustard and a little cocoa powder!

now I want chili!!!

01-07-2013, 03:39 PM	#1
MIGrandma A woman is like a tea bag. You never know how strong she is until she's in hot water~Eleanor Roosevelt I have a toilet problem 33 people looked, and not one followed the rule! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 4,885	How Much Chili Powder in Chili? For those of you that make homemade chili, how much chili powder do you use? We love chili and sometimes order it in casual restaurants, but I'd never made it myself...until today. I finally decided to give it a try. The recipe called for 1-2 teaspoons of chili powder, so I only put 1 in at first. After it simmered awhile (at least an hour) I tasted the liquid and thought it needed more, so put in another half teaspoon. Another hour of simmering, and I decided to have a small cup of it. Tasted extremely bland to me so I added another teaspoon. So, as of right now, it has 2-1/2 teaspoons in it. I'll have DH taste it when he gets home and see what he thinks. I did make a larger batch than the recipe makes, as I added more beans and more tomatoes, so maybe a little more chili powder will be okay. __________________

01-07-2013, 03:40 PM	#2
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01-07-2013, 04:09 PM	#9
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01-07-2013, 04:16 PM	#10
BillSears DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Baltimore MD Posts: 3,992	Add it then taste it. Did it have that nice burn in my mouth? No then add more. Keep going until it taste right. I do add some other hot sauce to it too so sometime's it a balance of hot sauce then chili powder. But almost all of my chili seasonings are "to taste". __________________ CR-77, Travelodge(DTD)-81, Poly-92, SOG-96, Offsite-97, ASMu-98, POR-03, Vistana Resort-04, WL-Sept 2006! CSR-December 2006, Pop-May 2007(first solo trip!), CSR-Sept 2007(Solo trip), and offsite-May-2008 visited Universal, SeaWorld, KSC and a couple of days at WDW. WL-March 2009 I turned 50 in WDW! May-10 Pop, Oct 2010- Pop for first F&W, Dec 2010-Pop for Christmas stuff, May 2011-POFQ. Currently no trip and it's killing me. Trip report from 1997:http://www.mouseplanet.com/dtp/trip....97/sears97.htm

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01-07-2013, 03:46 PM	#4
Elainey Earning My Ears Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 26	Around 1-2 Tablespoons per pound of meat.

01-07-2013, 03:49 PM	#5
mrsv98 Gracie's Mama Loves those slider bags Beware the Tails of Doom! I couldn't believe the weeny little turkey! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Chicago Posts: 5,506	A good tablespoon for 1 1/2 pounds of ground turkey and I make sure to add plenty of cumin, that adds a nice smoky flavor that enhances the chili powder.

01-07-2013, 03:51 PM	#6
Wishing on a star DIS Veteran Another proud Southerner! Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 12,482	Chili powder, surprisingly to many, is not that potent or hot. I always use a lot. The key to adding flavor are in the other seasonings. Use plenty of salt. I use some garlic. I also add some heat. Jalapeno's or ground red pepper, etc...

01-07-2013, 03:54 PM	#7
NAB That first page just got too heavy Maybe I am the gloved one and have an inside scoop Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ontario , Canada Posts: 10,257	Plus Chili usually gets the kick the second day. So be careful of adding too much.

01-07-2013, 04:18 PM	#11
Kellydelly DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 2,370	At least a couple of tablespoons for a large pot . I just keep shaking it in till I think it tastes good. Sometimes I need to add a dollop of sour cream to my bowl to counteract my excessive shakes .

01-07-2013, 04:20 PM	#12
tar heel Where will we get our news if we lose The Daily Show and Colbert Report? Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: concord, nc Posts: 8,252	At least half a bottle, perhaps more depending on the size of the batch. I also add other spices. I wouldn't even call something with two teaspoons "chili." There's a huge difference in commercial chili powders, so keep that in mind, too. The ingredients list on the best ones is pretty simply and doesn't have any ingredients that aren't peppers/spices.

01-07-2013, 04:35 PM	#13
Mkaz Well, bust my buttons! That's a horse of a different color! Some days I think it would be easier to stand on my head and poop nickels. Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,145	Sometimes if mine seems bland I add some salsa to give it flavor.

01-07-2013, 04:47 PM	#15
FormrCastMbr DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Washington Co., PA Posts: 6,491	I always put way more than a recipe calls for. my secret is to add some Chinese hot mustard and a little cocoa powder! now I want chili!!! __________________ Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter

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