Favorite LC Chili Recipe

JillianDC · 01-07-2009, 09:11 AM

Hello everyone,

I had some delicious chili last week at a restaurant and have been craving it ever since. I'd like to make some at home, but could use a good recipe. The chili I had was Texas-style, but I'm open to anything as long as it's LC and not TOO spicy. It's cold and rainy here, so it's a good time for chili!

Would you please share your favorite LC chili recipe?

Thanks,
Jillian

gettingsmaller · 01-07-2009, 09:15 AM

Look up Dottie's chili recipe. That is the only recipe I use now because it is so good.

We leave out the water in the recipe because we like it thicker.

gs

BikerAng · 01-07-2009, 10:01 AM

I really like Lauren's chili - I actually had some yesterday. It freezes well too.

Healthy Indulgences: chili

pocahontas · 01-07-2009, 10:02 AM

I havent tried Laurens yet but I love Dotties. Here is a link, scroll down to see pics.

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

jacksmixedtape · 01-07-2009, 10:26 AM

Thanks for the link, Angie!

I do wanna try Dottie's at some point. Everyone raves!

tim964 · 01-07-2009, 10:29 AM

Ditto on Dottie's chili - it's the bomb!

shelbywinters · 01-08-2009, 01:14 PM

Oh, I was just thinking about Chili this morning! It is supposed to get really cold here this weekend, so that will be yummy. A chili dog with the leftovers will be great, too!

Linny · 01-08-2009, 02:10 PM

Dana Carpender's All Meat Chili is our favorite.

JillianDC · 01-08-2009, 07:26 PM

I made Dottie's Chili tonight and it was delicious. Perfect for a cold night. I'm looking forward to leftovers tomorrow -- maybe some with a hot dog.

Thanks for the great replies!

CarolynF · 01-08-2009, 07:57 PM

Here's my favorite White Chili Recipe..

This is very easy and delicious..You can use a few of the beans or all of the beans or 1/2 of the beans or replace the beans with cooked cauliflower at the end..I would cook the cauliflower separately so the soup didn't taste cauliflowerly, but you would have the cauliflower texture.

1 pound of chicken breast, cooked OR raw..chopped up..(I used a large can of
chicken breast meat)
1 Tbs. olive oil
1 chopped onion
1 clove garlic
1 14 ounce can of chicken broth
1 or 2 cans of chopped green chilies
1 15 ounce can of white beans, Great Northern..drained and rinse
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cumin (you can add more if you like)
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 cup sour cream (you can use regular or non-fat)
1/2 cup cream or CCountdown milk

In a 2 quart sauce pan add oil and cook onion and garlic. Add chicken and
cook (if raw), otherwise, just sautee lightly . Add broth, chilies,
drained beans, and seasonings. Cook for about 30 minutes until flavors
blend. Just before serving, remove pan from heat and stir in sour cream
and cream and stir gently..I didn't heat it again..

This will serve 4 good sized servings. The beans are slightly carby, but good
carbs.

You can serve in bowls and sprinkle shredded Cheddar on the top of each
bowl..

Linny · 01-09-2009, 07:02 AM

Here is the one we make the most often

All-Meat Chili

2 pounds ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, crushed
14 1/2 ounce can tomatoes w/green chilies (like Rotels)
4 ounce can tomato sauce
4 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon paprika

Brown and crumble the beef in heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Pour off the grease, and add the onion, garlic, tomatoes, tomato sauce, cumin, oregano, cocoa and paprika. Stir to combine

Turn the burner to low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Uncover and simmer for another 15 to 20 minutes, or until chili thickens a bit. Serve with grated cheese and sour cream, chopped raw onion

6 Servings, each with: 7g carbs, 2g fiber for 5 NET carbs and 27g protein

Source: Dana Carpenter 500 Low Carb Recipes

BikerAng · 01-09-2009, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CarolynF

Here's my favorite White Chili Recipe..

This is very easy and delicious..You can use a few of the beans or all of the beans or 1/2 of the beans or replace the beans with cooked cauliflower at the end..I would cook the cauliflower separately so the soup didn't taste cauliflowerly, but you would have the cauliflower texture.

1 pound of chicken breast, cooked OR raw..chopped up..(I used a large can of
chicken breast meat)
1 Tbs. olive oil
1 chopped onion
1 clove garlic
1 14 ounce can of chicken broth
1 or 2 cans of chopped green chilies
1 15 ounce can of white beans, Great Northern..drained and rinse
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cumin (you can add more if you like)
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 cup sour cream (you can use regular or non-fat)
1/2 cup cream or CCountdown milk

In a 2 quart sauce pan add oil and cook onion and garlic. Add chicken and
cook (if raw), otherwise, just sautee lightly . Add broth, chilies,
drained beans, and seasonings. Cook for about 30 minutes until flavors
blend. Just before serving, remove pan from heat and stir in sour cream
and cream and stir gently..I didn't heat it again..

This will serve 4 good sized servings. The beans are slightly carby, but good
carbs.

You can serve in bowls and sprinkle shredded Cheddar on the top of each
bowl..

Oh yum! I love white chili! Thanks for this recipe, it looks fantastic!

clyde · 01-09-2009, 02:51 PM

My favorite is Lauren's version of a tweaked "just like Wendy's" chili. It is so simple and turns out wonderful everytime.

Here is the link to that one:

Healthy Indulgences: Homemade Low(er) Carb Wendy's Chili

I put Black Soy Beans in mine to reduce the carbs but other than that - I don't change a thing.

shelbywinters · 01-11-2009, 04:11 AM

Linny- I made the all meat chili last night and it was soooo yummy! I had never heard of adding cocoa powder, but it was great! I did not have rotel so I added a can of fire roasted tomatoes. I am sure the leftovers will be even better as they usually are with chili! Thanks for posting it!

Shelby

Linny · 01-11-2009, 04:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shelbywinters

Linny- I made the all meat chili last night and it was soooo yummy! I had never heard of adding cocoa powder, but it was great! I did not have rotel so I added a can of fire roasted tomatoes. I am sure the leftovers will be even better as they usually are with chili! Thanks for posting it!

Shelby

Isn't it just so simple and easy but full of great flavor? Glad you liked it ~ Dana has some great cookbooks if you are ever looking for one or two to purchase.

mac24312 · 01-11-2009, 07:31 AM

Bumping

HUGS!

jacksmixedtape · 01-11-2009, 08:22 AM

Clyde, glad you like the chili!

clyde · 01-11-2009, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jacksmixedtape

Clyde, glad you like the chili!

It's the best! The only thing I am missing is the saltines....I can't for the life of me figure out what to replace those with. I am one of those people who would take 4 saltines crumble them up in the chili and eat it like that. Wendy's Chili has always been my favorite. This recipe has really helped me stay on plan.

Linny · 01-11-2009, 09:09 AM

I was never one to add crackers to my chili (thank goodness) but my hubby can put away an entire sleeve with only one bowl - LOL

clyde · 01-11-2009, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Linny

I was never one to add crackers to my chili (thank goodness) but my hubby can put away an entire sleeve with only one bowl - LOL

LOL..you are lucky. I have been guilty of your husband's "disappearing sleeve trick"

Linny · 01-11-2009, 09:29 AM

When we were kids, we could eat that many too, with tons of butter!!!!!

sweetdreams · 01-11-2009, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pocahontas

I havent tried Laurens yet but I love Dotties. Here is a link, scroll down to see pics.

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

Ditto

The Chicken Lady · 01-11-2009, 11:53 AM

I use 3 pounds of ground beef...we like our chili very meaty.
4 cups of frozen mixed onions, celery, red and green bell peppers
1 large 28 ounce can of Great Value petite diced tomatoes
1 large 12 ounce can of Great Value tomato paste
2 cans of Great Value red beans
1 can chicken broth
Chili seasonings to taste

shelbywinters · 01-11-2009, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Linny

Isn't it just so simple and easy but full of great flavor? Glad you liked it ~ Dana has some great cookbooks if you are ever looking for one or two to purchase.

I have never heard of Dana before, I will have to search it and maybe get me some new cookbooks! I cannot wait to have the leftovers tonight, I bet it will be even better!

Linny · 01-11-2009, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shelbywinters

I have never heard of Dana before, I will have to search it and maybe get me some new cookbooks! I cannot wait to have the leftovers tonight, I bet it will be even better!

Dana Carpender is the author!!
She also has a nice website called Hold The Toast

cyberus · 01-11-2009, 10:00 PM

Red, green and black chili
(Not for the faint of heart or tender of palate)
(Not much of a recipe either .. I don't cook that way)

*1lb ground beef or turkey
*1lb hot/spicy pork sausage
*1 can red chile or enchilada sauce ... I use El Pato enchilada sauce but any non-tomato base will do, you can add tomatoes if your carb limits allow
*1 can green chiles or green chile sauce .. I use a 7oz can of Embasa Chile Verde
*2 cans Eden Black soybeans (VERY low carb) ... more or less depending on how "beany" you like chili
*Chili powder to taste.
*Chopped green onions

Brown the meats, add the red sauce and black soybeans and simmer (a pressure cooker helps here), the beans will remain a bit al dente. Add the green chiles/sauce at the end, serve topped with the chopped green onions and cheese

Linny · 01-12-2009, 04:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyberus

Red, green and black chili
(Not for the faint of heart or tender of palate)

Whoa that sounds like my kind of chili

FloridaShell · 01-12-2009, 05:05 AM

I love chili on a cold day, topped with cheddar cheese.

cyberus · 01-12-2009, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyberus

Red, green and black chili
(Not for the faint of heart or tender of palate)
(Not much of a recipe either .. I don't cook that way)

*1lb ground beef or turkey
*1lb hot/spicy pork sausage
*1 can red chile or enchilada sauce ... I use El Pato enchilada sauce but any non-tomato base will do, you can add tomatoes if your carb limits allow
*1 can green chiles or green chile sauce .. I use a 7oz can of Embasa Chile Verde
*2 cans Eden Black soybeans (VERY low carb) ... more or less depending on how "beany" you like chili
*Chili powder to taste.
*Chopped green onions

Brown the meats, add the red sauce and black soybeans and simmer (a pressure cooker helps here), the beans will remain a bit al dente. Add the green chiles/sauce at the end, serve topped with the chopped green onions and cheese

OOOPS!!!

I forgot (fighting off kitten while typing).... you add water for the simmer stage as needed to keep the red sauce from burning when cooking the beans on the chili pot.

I generally pressure cook the black soybeans first then add them to the chili pot, very optional step it depends on whether the back soybeans are too al dente for your tastes. I'm ok with the the canned normally but in my chili I like a bit softer bean.

01-07-2009, 09:11 AM	#1
JillianDC MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 1,109 Gallery: JillianDC Stats: 190/142/135 WOE: LC/Exercise Start Date: January 2, 2007	Favorite LC Chili Recipe Hello everyone, I had some delicious chili last week at a restaurant and have been craving it ever since. I'd like to make some at home, but could use a good recipe. The chili I had was Texas-style, but I'm open to anything as long as it's LC and not TOO spicy. It's cold and rainy here, so it's a good time for chili! Would you please share your favorite LC chili recipe? Thanks, Jillian

01-08-2009, 07:57 PM	#10
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 22,373 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/150/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin/I Can Make You Thin Start Date: January 2001	Here's my favorite White Chili Recipe.. This is very easy and delicious..You can use a few of the beans or all of the beans or 1/2 of the beans or replace the beans with cooked cauliflower at the end..I would cook the cauliflower separately so the soup didn't taste cauliflowerly, but you would have the cauliflower texture. 1 pound of chicken breast, cooked OR raw..chopped up..(I used a large can of chicken breast meat) 1 Tbs. olive oil 1 chopped onion 1 clove garlic 1 14 ounce can of chicken broth 1 or 2 cans of chopped green chilies 1 15 ounce can of white beans, Great Northern..drained and rinse 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. cumin (you can add more if you like) 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper 1 cup sour cream (you can use regular or non-fat) 1/2 cup cream or CCountdown milk In a 2 quart sauce pan add oil and cook onion and garlic. Add chicken and cook (if raw), otherwise, just sautee lightly . Add broth, chilies, drained beans, and seasonings. Cook for about 30 minutes until flavors blend. Just before serving, remove pan from heat and stir in sour cream and cream and stir gently..I didn't heat it again.. This will serve 4 good sized servings. The beans are slightly carby, but good carbs. You can serve in bowls and sprinkle shredded Cheddar on the top of each bowl.. __________________ July 1: 153

01-09-2009, 07:02 AM	#11
Linny Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NW PA Posts: 3,706 Gallery: Linny Stats: Lost 40 lbs since 11/08 (updated on 6/28/09) WOE: Very Low Carb Start Date: LC on 11/2/08 ~ VLC on 2/1/09	Here is the one we make the most often All-Meat Chili 2 pounds ground beef 1 cup chopped onion 3 cloves garlic, crushed 14 1/2 ounce can tomatoes w/green chilies (like Rotels) 4 ounce can tomato sauce 4 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons dried oregano 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon paprika Brown and crumble the beef in heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Pour off the grease, and add the onion, garlic, tomatoes, tomato sauce, cumin, oregano, cocoa and paprika. Stir to combine Turn the burner to low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Uncover and simmer for another 15 to 20 minutes, or until chili thickens a bit. Serve with grated cheese and sour cream, chopped raw onion 6 Servings, each with: 7g carbs, 2g fiber for 5 NET carbs and 27g protein Source: Dana Carpenter 500 Low Carb Recipes __________________ [COLOR="Blue"]Inches Lost: 9-1/2" off waist, 6" off hips, 5" off thighs, 3-1/2" off upper arms[/COLOR] [COLOR="Red"](UPDATED: 5/22/09)[/COLOR] [COLOR="Blue"]Weight Lost: 40 pounds[/COLOR] [COLOR="Red"](UPDATED: 6/28/09)[/COLOR] Learn about Lyme Disease: http://www.lymediseaseassociation.org/index.html Learn about Lyme Disease ~ Click on view trailer: http://www.underourskin.com/

01-09-2009, 02:51 PM	#13
clyde Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 240 Gallery: clyde Stats: 167/124/125 Height 5'6" WOE: Low Carb Start Date: Restart 12/07/06	My favorite is Lauren's version of a tweaked "just like Wendy's" chili. It is so simple and turns out wonderful everytime. Here is the link to that one: Healthy Indulgences: Homemade Low(er) Carb Wendy's Chili I put Black Soy Beans in mine to reduce the carbs but other than that - I don't change a thing. Last edited by clyde : 01-09-2009 at 02:53 PM.

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01-07-2009, 09:15 AM	#2
gettingsmaller Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 602 Gallery: gettingsmaller	Look up Dottie's chili recipe. That is the only recipe I use now because it is so good. We leave out the water in the recipe because we like it thicker. gs

01-07-2009, 10:01 AM	#3
BikerAng MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Duvall, WA Posts: 1,365 Gallery: BikerAng Stats: 195/167/155 5'9" WOE: Modified Atkins Start Date: Feb 2007	I really like Lauren's chili - I actually had some yesterday. It freezes well too. Healthy Indulgences: chili

01-07-2009, 10:02 AM	#4
pocahontas Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SAN DIEGO, CA Posts: 7,156 Gallery: pocahontas WOE: LC Organic Whole Foods	I havent tried Laurens yet but I love Dotties. Here is a link, scroll down to see pics. The B-E-S-T LC Chili Recipe!

01-07-2009, 10:26 AM	#5
jacksmixedtape Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: going to school in NC Posts: 3,165 Gallery: jacksmixedtape Stats: 160/140ish, 5'11" WOE: gluten-free whole foods Start Date: May 2007	Thanks for the link, Angie! I do wanna try Dottie's at some point. Everyone raves!

01-07-2009, 10:29 AM	#6
tim964 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 382 Gallery: tim964 WOE: watching fat and calories, not carbs Start Date: Febuary 2009	Ditto on Dottie's chili - it's the bomb!

01-08-2009, 01:14 PM	#7
shelbywinters Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 218 Gallery: shelbywinters Stats: 250/175/175 WOE: Whole Foods with low carbs Start Date: February 2008	Oh, I was just thinking about Chili this morning! It is supposed to get really cold here this weekend, so that will be yummy. A chili dog with the leftovers will be great, too!

01-08-2009, 02:10 PM	#8
Linny Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NW PA Posts: 3,706 Gallery: Linny Stats: Lost 40 lbs since 11/08 (updated on 6/28/09) WOE: Very Low Carb Start Date: LC on 11/2/08 ~ VLC on 2/1/09	Dana Carpender's All Meat Chili is our favorite.

01-08-2009, 07:26 PM	#9
JillianDC MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 1,109 Gallery: JillianDC Stats: 190/142/135 WOE: LC/Exercise Start Date: January 2, 2007	I made Dottie's Chili tonight and it was delicious. Perfect for a cold night. I'm looking forward to leftovers tomorrow -- maybe some with a hot dog. Thanks for the great replies!

01-11-2009, 04:11 AM	#14
shelbywinters Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 218 Gallery: shelbywinters Stats: 250/175/175 WOE: Whole Foods with low carbs Start Date: February 2008	Linny- I made the all meat chili last night and it was soooo yummy! I had never heard of adding cocoa powder, but it was great! I did not have rotel so I added a can of fire roasted tomatoes. I am sure the leftovers will be even better as they usually are with chili! Thanks for posting it! Shelby

01-11-2009, 07:31 AM	#16
mac24312 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Far SW Virginia Posts: 2,856 Gallery: mac24312 Stats: 250/126/140 WOE: Stella Style/My OWN LC WOL ;]/Maintenance Start Date: October 07 2006 TWO years on Atkins ;]	Bumping HUGS!

01-11-2009, 08:22 AM	#17
jacksmixedtape Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: going to school in NC Posts: 3,165 Gallery: jacksmixedtape Stats: 160/140ish, 5'11" WOE: gluten-free whole foods Start Date: May 2007	Clyde, glad you like the chili!

01-11-2009, 09:09 AM	#19
Linny Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NW PA Posts: 3,706 Gallery: Linny Stats: Lost 40 lbs since 11/08 (updated on 6/28/09) WOE: Very Low Carb Start Date: LC on 11/2/08 ~ VLC on 2/1/09	I was never one to add crackers to my chili (thank goodness) but my hubby can put away an entire sleeve with only one bowl - LOL

01-11-2009, 09:29 AM	#21
Linny Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NW PA Posts: 3,706 Gallery: Linny Stats: Lost 40 lbs since 11/08 (updated on 6/28/09) WOE: Very Low Carb Start Date: LC on 11/2/08 ~ VLC on 2/1/09	When we were kids, we could eat that many too, with tons of butter!!!!!

01-11-2009, 11:53 AM	#23
The Chicken Lady Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas Gulf Coast Posts: 479 Gallery: The Chicken Lady Stats: 289/238/150...Type 2 Diabetic WOE: High Fat Low Carb Diet Start Date: July 5th 2008	I use 3 pounds of ground beef...we like our chili very meaty. 4 cups of frozen mixed onions, celery, red and green bell peppers 1 large 28 ounce can of Great Value petite diced tomatoes 1 large 12 ounce can of Great Value tomato paste 2 cans of Great Value red beans 1 can chicken broth Chili seasonings to taste

01-11-2009, 10:00 PM	#26
cyberus Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Holland, Michigan USA Posts: 383 Gallery: cyberus WOE: Low carb (Type 2 Diabetic)	Red, green and black chili (Not for the faint of heart or tender of palate) (Not much of a recipe either .. I don't cook that way) 1lb ground beef or turkey 1lb hot/spicy pork sausage 1 can red chile or enchilada sauce ... I use El Pato enchilada sauce but any non-tomato base will do, you can add tomatoes if your carb limits allow 1 can green chiles or green chile sauce .. I use a 7oz can of Embasa Chile Verde 2 cans Eden Black soybeans (VERY low carb) ... more or less depending on how "beany" you like chili Chili powder to taste. *Chopped green onions Brown the meats, add the red sauce and black soybeans and simmer (a pressure cooker helps here), the beans will remain a bit al dente. Add the green chiles/sauce at the end, serve topped with the chopped green onions and cheese

01-12-2009, 05:05 AM	#28
FloridaShell Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 4,512 Gallery: FloridaShell Stats: 163/128 sz 4-6/? WOE: My own way of l/cing Start Date: 1/2/08	I love chili on a cold day, topped with cheddar cheese.