Chili Making Tips

A collection of tips on preparing a good bowl of chili.

Tips

• Cumin is a chili mainstay. Buy the seeds and crush them into a powder.
• Put some spices in near the end of cooking for greater flavor.
• Bay leaf is good. Add near the beginning.
• Use Mexican oregano.
• Canned beans are mushy when simmered for hours. Add them near the end of cooking.
• Use a flat-bottom wooden spoon for stirring. It is good to scrape off the bottom of the pot.
• Use 1-2 TBL of chili powder per pound of meat.
• Add chili powder throughout cooking chili.
• 2 cups fresh tomatoes == 16 oz can of tomatoes
• Cook the spices in a bit of oil before adding anything. This brings out the flavor.