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[BigDave83]

Thinking about making chili for a weekend gathering. We had bought some chili mix when we went to TX but I used it an don't remember the name, it was pretty good. Not sure there is much difference  in most of them.

So does anyone have a suggestion for a bought mix, or even a seasoning recipe?

Thinking of using 6 to 8 pound of meat beef and pork no doubt. While I can go either way, most like beans in it. I normally use Black Beans and Kidneys so there would be 6 cans total of them. Just as a guide for seasoning suggestions.

Thanks.

[Bar-B-Lew]

Sam's and probably some grocery stores have McCormick or Tone's chili seasoning.

I actually like the Tabasco liquid chili starters but I have not seen them in stores.  I bought them online from Tabasco when they run holiday season specials.

When I make my own I use some chili or chipotle powder to taste and a little bit of cumin to taste.

[pmillen]

My chili is more like chili flavored soup and would be rejected by any Texan.  I use a frozen starter.  It used to be Armour but my store now stocks a different brand.

But I once bought a Caroll Shelby kit that was really good and more like what I imagine as chili contest flavor.

[02ebz06]

Sam's and probably some grocery stores have McCormick or Tone's chili seasoning.

When I make my own I use some chili or chipotle powder to taste and a little bit of cumin to taste.

+1

Don't make my own vary often, but when I do it will have Chili powder and Chipotle powder.

[hughver]

A while back I was preparing chili for a contest at our yacht club an found that most of the world chili champions use Gebhardt Chili powder. I've been using it ever since.

[Brushpopper]

My chili is more like chili flavored soup and would be rejected by any Texan. 

It would be by this one for sure.  I like it thick.  I always use either McCormick's or the H-E-B store brand.  I add cumin sometimes too, since we like the flavor.  I try to smoke the meat for an hour or so before I start the chili if I have time.  Sometimes I use a smoke tube in the charcoal grill with it on the Styrofoam tray and sometimes I use the pellet grill on a grill mat.  Depends on the weather.

[Free Mr. Tony]

https://www.thespicehouse.com/products/oaxacan-ancho-coffee-salt-free-rub

https://www.penzeys.com/online-catalog/arizona-dreaming-seasoning/c-24/p-295/pd-s

I use both of these products very heavily when I make Mexican, tex Mex, latin dishes. I've use both separately and together in chili and they add a unique taste that is very good to me at least.

[SmokinHandyman]

I like Chili Man seasoning but I think that it is regional to get.

[glitchy]

Durkee Chili Pronto! It’s the new branding of French’s Chili-O. Great as is for a fairly mild but flavorful chili, even better with just 1/2 teaspoon of chipotle powder.

[Bar-B-Lew]

Durkee Chili Pronto! It’s the new branding of French’s Chili-O. Great as is for a fairly mild but flavorful chili, even better with just 1/2 teaspoon of chipotle powder.

Yes, my Dad always uses the French's Chili-O.  That is the one that I was thinking of when I mentioned McCormick's or Tone's.

[Trooper]

Hey, that Penzey's sounds like it'd work good, FMT.

I really like the D.L. Jardine's Texas Chili packet. "The Whole Kit'n Kaboodle."
In addition to it's chili spices, the container includes a seperate packet of crushed red peppers (well, who doesn't have that on hand?) and a packet of corn masa flour.

You can order it on line, I'm sure. I don't find it in many stores and when I do, I stock up.

Texas Red.

[SmokinHandyman]

I use to use French's Chili-O seasoning when I first started making chili when I was about 11 years old

[BigDave83]

My chili is more like chili flavored soup and would be rejected by any Texan. 

It would be by this one for sure.  I like it thick.  I always use either McCormick's or the H-E-B store brand.  I add cumin sometimes too, since we like the flavor.  I try to smoke the meat for an hour or so before I start the chili if I have time.  Sometimes I use a smoke tube in the charcoal grill with it on the Styrofoam tray and sometimes I use the pellet grill on a grill mat.  Depends on the weather.

Curious, with all of the flavors happening in the chili, does any of the smoke flavor come through?

[glitchy]

Oakridge BBQ just released a new Chili seasoning as well in past couple weeks if you like their stuff. I almost ordered to try, but have 3 big bottles of Durkee in the pantry.

[glitchy]

I use to use French's Chili-O seasoning when I first started making chili when I was about 11 years old

It’s been around forever, but haven’t been able to beat it for our tastes. I’ve tried several other mixes and made several of my own when Chili-O disappeared from the market. I’ve never been able to find that right blend where everything compliments versus competes. It is mild on it’s own, but a can of hatch green chilies and some chipotle powder bring the heat up without destroying the underlying flavor blend. Like many things though, there’s as many variations in chili recipes as anything else to fit everyone’s tastes.