The B-E-S-T LC Chili Recipe!

Woman Typing Badly · 11-15-2007, 11:33 AM

[COLOR="Red"]would be this one:[/COLOR]

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Dottie's Texas Chili
From Lowcarbfriends

1 pound ground beef
1 large yellow onion – diced
1 can (14.5 ounce) cut diced tomatoes
1 can (8 ounce) tomato sauce
1 can (14 ounce) beef broth
1 cup water
11/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground oregano
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Optional: 1 can (15 ounce) black soy beans –drained and rinsed well.
Shredded Cheddar cheese
Sour Cream

Brown ground beef and onions, breaking up well. Drain well.

Add spices and continue to cook and blend well.

Add the remaining ingredients.

Reduce heat, cover and simmer for at least 30 minutes or until reduced slightly.

Add beans (if using) in the last 10 minutes, just long enough to heat through. Black soy beans have a softer texture than pinto beans and will break down faster.

Add water or more broth if necessary.

Serve hot with shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream.

[COLOR="red"]I have made it over and over. I actually prefer it w/out the black beans...not enough difference in tast to be worth the carbs. I also double the recipe and use one pound of ground beef and one pound of diced stew meat. OMG! gives it great texture and the taste is awesome!

If you are into your cold weather yet and are looking for a recipe for chili that is great this is the one.
I give it:

Two Thumbs Up![/COLOR]

ChefDeb · 11-15-2007, 11:39 AM

copy and paste.....this sounds soo good!

Roni · 11-15-2007, 11:59 AM

Thanks, that sounds so good! I've been doing LC too, and now that the weather is getting colder, chili would hit the spot! I was thinking of making some for the football games this weekend. Maybe I'll try this one!

Woman Typing Badly · 11-15-2007, 12:15 PM

[COLOR="Red"]I'm so "DUH"

I thought I posted this in the recipes forum.

I don't care if it stays here. Dottie oughtta sell the stuff it's so good. And now the PG gets to know about it, lol.....[/COLOR]

senorina · 11-15-2007, 12:17 PM

I've made this and gotten RAVES.

I second the motion.

Woman Typing Badly · 11-15-2007, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by senorina

I've made this and gotten RAVES.

I second the motion.

Kathy4HIM · 11-15-2007, 02:59 PM

Sounds quite similar to the way we make our chili.

Chili in our household used to be made in the way our families had made it........with LOTS of beans and also pasta cooked in it.

When I started lc'ing we gave chili up for a long time.

Then one day I was thinking.........."what makes chili CHILI?" And I decided it was really the meat and the onion etc. and the spices........................so, we made some and kinda messed around with how we would do it and came up with a chili that is so darned good we'll never go back to our old ways. Now once in a while I will make a BIG pot of chili and put in 1 can of beans....so you get a few beans in each bowlful. But, that's that. And Curt will usually boil some macaroni and put his chili over that.

In fact, we had chili this week.....................................'tis the weather for it. YUM!

Kathy

pommie2 · 11-15-2007, 09:39 PM

I agree! I have made this many times, also without the beans, and everyone loves it.

Roni · 11-16-2007, 06:35 AM

I have a can of black soy beans... Should I use them, or not? What do they taste like?

Woman Typing Badly · 11-16-2007, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Roni

I have a can of black soy beans... Should I use them, or not? What do they taste like?

[COLOR="Red"]they taste fine as black soy beans. But FOR ME, they were not a good enough sub for pintos in my chili to make it worth the extra carbs.

The chili without beans is to die for. I mean it is really good!

Since you add them at the very end why not try the chili w/out the beans at the end of the cooking time and then add them if you really miss them?[/COLOR]

Sharon · 11-16-2007, 08:29 AM

Thanks for posting this as I was just working for a chili recipe. We're not having prime ribe and turkey for Thanksgiving as we're having a Mexican themed meal with tamales, enchilada and all the other Mexican trimmings. My son's fiance is coming and here parents are from Mexico. Anna (her Mother) is bringing the tamales.

yellowrose · 11-16-2007, 09:42 AM

Sounds great!

Roni · 11-18-2007, 04:21 PM

WTB, thanks for posting this! I made it today and it was really good! I did use the black soy beans and liked them a lot. I made a few minor modifications in the spices, but overall it was a hit, probably the best "LC" chili I've ever made. It's a keeper!

Thanks for the recipe, Dottie!

CurveControl · 11-18-2007, 04:22 PM

Is there a huge difference in black soybeans and plain old black beans? I am not a soy fan.

Roni · 11-18-2007, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by CurveControl

Is there a huge difference in black soybeans and plain old black beans? I am not a soy fan.

I don't like soy either, so I was skeptical... I opened the can and tasted them before I added them. I was surprised, they had none of that funky soy taste and the texture was good. I'll buy more!

Kellyann · 11-18-2007, 04:32 PM

I just copied this into my recipes folder

CurveControl · 11-18-2007, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roni

I don't like soy either, so I was skeptical... I opened the can and tasted them before I added them. I was surprised, they had none of that funky soy taste and the texture was good. I'll buy more!

Thanks Roni~ I will look for them.

Roni · 11-18-2007, 05:02 PM

I used ancho chili powder, so I doubled the amount and also doubled the cumin. I cut the cayenne in half so DD could eat it, and it was still plenty spicy. I also added some recaito, which is a Puerto Rican condiment. It was great.

Badger · 11-18-2007, 05:14 PM

looks great we need to try that. Any idea how many carbs / serving etc?

Kellyann · 11-18-2007, 05:20 PM

Is the recipe nice and spicy as is?

Ladidah · 11-18-2007, 05:39 PM

I doubled it, but used only beef broth (no water) no beans and only one can of diced tomatoes (forgot to get another) and it was plenty spicy. It was very, very good.

Woman Typing Badly · 11-18-2007, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roni

WTB, thanks for posting this! I made it today and it was really good! I did use the black soy beans and liked them a lot. I made a few minor modifications in the spices, but overall it was a hit, probably the best "LC" chili I've ever made. It's a keeper!

Thanks for the recipe, Dottie!

[COLOR="Red"]you're welcome and thanks to Dottie cause this recipe is awesome!

I made a quadruple batch and took it to a church chili supper and my crock pot was the first one empty.....matter of fact it was about the only one empty, lol......[/COLOR]

catkin · 12-09-2007, 04:20 PM

Yum! Thanks, Dottie!

janamonkey · 12-09-2007, 05:33 PM

I'm making this tonight, yay!

Midnight Blue · 12-09-2007, 09:29 PM

Adding this to my "recipes to try" list.

Thanks!

MistyJ · 12-09-2007, 09:40 PM

We love this chili... but for us... we missed the beans.. so we added them. We thought it wasn't as bad as adding cookies or ice cream into our diet. (Oh ... however we do eat Culver's custard once in awhile).

We never thought about adjusting spices though. I am loving hearing about those adjustments.

Thanks Dottie for this recipe.

Woman Typing Badly · 01-16-2008, 01:43 PM

[COLOR="Red"]Chili and a salad.

It's what's for dinner![/COLOR]

BigBravesGirl · 01-16-2008, 01:58 PM

*gassing up the car and mapquesting directions*

SkeeterN · 01-16-2008, 01:59 PM

Still like Dana Carpenters All meat chili the best. Even my non-lowcarbing family likes it best. They also like that there are no beans in it.

BigBravesGirl · 01-16-2008, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SkeeterN

Still like Dana Carpenters All meat chili the best. Even my non-lowcarbing family likes it best. They also like that there are no beans in it.

recipe?

11-15-2007, 02:59 PM	#7
Kathy4HIM Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Paragon, Indiana Posts: 7,095 Gallery: Kathy4HIM Stats: 271.5/256.2/170 WOE: low carb Start Date: re-start Jan. 2007	Sounds quite similar to the way we make our chili. Chili in our household used to be made in the way our families had made it........with LOTS of beans and also pasta cooked in it. When I started lc'ing we gave chili up for a long time. Then one day I was thinking.........."what makes chili CHILI?" And I decided it was really the meat and the onion etc. and the spices........................so, we made some and kinda messed around with how we would do it and came up with a chili that is so darned good we'll never go back to our old ways. Now once in a while I will make a BIG pot of chili and put in 1 can of beans....so you get a few beans in each bowlful. But, that's that. And Curt will usually boil some macaroni and put his chili over that. In fact, we had chili this week.....................................'tis the weather for it. YUM! Kathy __________________ 271.5/256.2/170 Living the simple life in gorgeous rural Indiana I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.............

01-16-2008, 01:43 PM	#27
Woman Typing Badly Typos, Typos, As Far As The Eye Can See... Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 13,764 Blog Entries: 23 Gallery: Woman Typing Badly Stats: 239.5/233.8/110-120ish WOE: is me Start Date: September 21, 2009	it's raining and freezing cold outside so...... [COLOR="Red"]Chili and a salad. It's what's for dinner![/COLOR]

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11-15-2007, 11:39 AM	#2
ChefDeb MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,787 Gallery: ChefDeb Stats: 260/201/150 WOE: Weight Watchers Start Date: May 25, 2009	copy and paste.....this sounds soo good!

11-15-2007, 11:59 AM	#3
Roni Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 15,888 Gallery: Roni Stats: 5'2" - 154/143/125 WOE: Generic Low Carb Start Date: August, 2003	Thanks, that sounds so good! I've been doing LC too, and now that the weather is getting colder, chili would hit the spot! I was thinking of making some for the football games this weekend. Maybe I'll try this one!

11-15-2007, 12:15 PM	#4
Woman Typing Badly Typos, Typos, As Far As The Eye Can See... Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 13,764 Blog Entries: 23 Gallery: Woman Typing Badly Stats: 239.5/233.8/110-120ish WOE: is me Start Date: September 21, 2009	[COLOR="Red"]I'm so "DUH" I thought I posted this in the recipes forum. I don't care if it stays here. Dottie oughtta sell the stuff it's so good. And now the PG gets to know about it, lol.....[/COLOR]

11-15-2007, 12:17 PM	#5
senorina Valuable LCF Member!! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: massachusetts Posts: 18,050 Gallery: senorina Stats: ? over 175 - met atkins at 160 now 150 goal 140 WOE: low carb Start Date: jan 2001	I've made this and gotten RAVES. I second the motion.

11-15-2007, 09:39 PM	#8
pommie2 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 1,016 Gallery: pommie2 Stats: 156.8/149/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Mar 2002 Restart May 07	I agree! I have made this many times, also without the beans, and everyone loves it.

11-16-2007, 06:35 AM	#9
Roni Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 15,888 Gallery: Roni Stats: 5'2" - 154/143/125 WOE: Generic Low Carb Start Date: August, 2003	I have a can of black soy beans... Should I use them, or not? What do they taste like?

11-16-2007, 08:29 AM	#11
Sharon Come join us on the Game Board Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: retired now - I ski 40+ days annually and do marathons. 1st TIME GRANDMOTHER 6/18/07 Posts: 103,814 Gallery: Sharon Stats: GO UCLA - BEAT USC WOE: STAY POSITIVE	Thanks for posting this as I was just working for a chili recipe. We're not having prime ribe and turkey for Thanksgiving as we're having a Mexican themed meal with tamales, enchilada and all the other Mexican trimmings. My son's fiance is coming and here parents are from Mexico. Anna (her Mother) is bringing the tamales.

11-16-2007, 09:42 AM	#12
yellowrose Sassy Tart Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Houston, Texas.. Posts: 69,463 Blog Entries: 1 Gallery: yellowrose Stats: SW 179 ~~ CW 145 ~~ WOE: Take it one day at a time.. Start Date: January 2003	Sounds great!

11-18-2007, 04:21 PM	#13
Roni Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 15,888 Gallery: Roni Stats: 5'2" - 154/143/125 WOE: Generic Low Carb Start Date: August, 2003	WTB, thanks for posting this! I made it today and it was really good! I did use the black soy beans and liked them a lot. I made a few minor modifications in the spices, but overall it was a hit, probably the best "LC" chili I've ever made. It's a keeper! Thanks for the recipe, Dottie!

11-18-2007, 04:22 PM	#14
CurveControl Formerlychubchick Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 55,664 Gallery: CurveControl Stats: 200/ 182.0/173.5 /135 WOE: moderate carb, 30-60 grams Start Date: 3/25/08 sigh	Is there a huge difference in black soybeans and plain old black beans? I am not a soy fan.

11-18-2007, 04:32 PM	#16
Kellyann Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Philly Posts: 12,853 Gallery: Kellyann Stats: Down 6 so far! WOE: Caffeinated Induction Start Date: Everyday	I just copied this into my recipes folder

11-18-2007, 05:02 PM	#18
Roni Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 15,888 Gallery: Roni Stats: 5'2" - 154/143/125 WOE: Generic Low Carb Start Date: August, 2003	I used ancho chili powder, so I doubled the amount and also doubled the cumin. I cut the cayenne in half so DD could eat it, and it was still plenty spicy. I also added some recaito, which is a Puerto Rican condiment. It was great.

11-18-2007, 05:14 PM	#19
Badger Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 214 Gallery: Badger Stats: 194/142/135 WOE: Atkins	looks great we need to try that. Any idea how many carbs / serving etc?

11-18-2007, 05:20 PM	#20
Kellyann Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Philly Posts: 12,853 Gallery: Kellyann Stats: Down 6 so far! WOE: Caffeinated Induction Start Date: Everyday	Is the recipe nice and spicy as is?

11-18-2007, 05:39 PM	#21
Ladidah Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Missing Abby, Bo and Pepper :( Posts: 7,499 Gallery: Ladidah	I doubled it, but used only beef broth (no water) no beans and only one can of diced tomatoes (forgot to get another) and it was plenty spicy. It was very, very good.

12-09-2007, 04:20 PM	#23
catkin Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 14,081 Gallery: catkin Stats: I'll know when I get there! 5'8" Small Frame	Yum! Thanks, Dottie!

12-09-2007, 05:33 PM	#24
janamonkey Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 4,181 Gallery: janamonkey Stats: 170/170/140 Start Date: 11/19/09	I'm making this tonight, yay!

12-09-2007, 09:29 PM	#25
Midnight Blue Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 6,601 Gallery: Midnight Blue WOE: Moderate carbs	Adding this to my "recipes to try" list. Thanks!

12-09-2007, 09:40 PM	#26
MistyJ Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 364 Gallery: MistyJ WOE: Moderate Carbs	We love this chili... but for us... we missed the beans.. so we added them. We thought it wasn't as bad as adding cookies or ice cream into our diet. (Oh ... however we do eat Culver's custard once in awhile). We never thought about adjusting spices though. I am loving hearing about those adjustments. Thanks Dottie for this recipe.

01-16-2008, 01:58 PM	#28
BigBravesGirl Plastic Wrap Ninja Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: in the dugout... calling the bullpen Posts: 27,699 Blog Entries: 1 Gallery: BigBravesGirl Stats: 397 lbs at my highest WOE: My way! Start Date: 01/04/08	gassing up the car and mapquesting directions

01-16-2008, 01:59 PM	#29
SkeeterN Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 13,834 Gallery: SkeeterN Stats: 170/115 WOE: Atkins Start Date: April 2004	Still like Dana Carpenters All meat chili the best. Even my non-lowcarbing family likes it best. They also like that there are no beans in it.