Best Autumn Chili Recipes

AUTUMN PUMPKIN CHILI

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onion and the green and yellow peppers in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Crumble turkey into skillet. Cook over medium heat until meat is no longer pink., Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the pumpkin, tomatoes, chili powder, salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours. If desired, serve with toppings.

AUTUMN CHILI

Steps:

• In a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, saute onion until tender. Add the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

AUTUMN ESSENTIALS: AWESOME AUTUMN CHILI

Steps:

• 1. PREP/PREPARE
• 2. For this recipe you will need a good heavy-bottom pot, like a Dutch oven.
• 3. What about frozen beef? This recipe calls for browning the beef before making the chili, so frozen beef would not work. So, plan ahead and defrost before making this dish. What type of beef is best? If you are using ground beef, then pretty much any type will do. If you are cubing it, then chuck would be my first choice; followed by brisket, short ribs, or round. Once you have finished the browning of the beef, make sure you drain off any excess grease before moving on. Can I use something other than beef? Yes, you can. Ground turkey, chicken; even turkey would work fine. You could leave out the protein, add some extra beans, and make it vegetarian. What kind of beans are best to use? I am using kidney beans, but red and black beans would work also. Just remember they need to be precooked. If you are looking for a good canned variety, Bush's beans are an excellent choice; plus, each can weighs' in at 16 ounces (perfect). If you buy chili beans that come in a pre-seasoned sauce. I would taste the sauce first. If it is not so great, rinse them before adding. If it tastes okay, chuck it in with the beans. FYI: Bush's beans have a kickin' sauce. Here is the recipe that I used for my beans: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/side/other-side-dish/cooking-under-pressure-flavorful-base-for-beans.html?r=4 Can I freeze the leftovers? Absolutely. If properly sealed, they should last several months in the freezer. I would recommend freezing it in individual portions. So, any time you have the urge for a chili fix, just take it out of the freezer. If you are using Ziploc bags, do not toss the bag into a pot of boiling water, they are not designed to withstand the extreme heat of boiling. My suggestion would be to remove the frozen chili from the bag, place it in a small saucepan over low, low heat, cover, and allow that low heat to speed up the defrosting process.
• 4. What about the chili seasoning? There are a lot of chili seasonings on the market, and you probably have your favorite. Since I enjoy homemade, this is the one I used for this recipe. It is not a powder but a paste: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/other-sauce-spread/chili-paste-essentials-up-your-game.html If you prefer a chili powder, this is one that works well with this recipe: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/soup/soup-chili/diy-kick-butt-chili-powder.html?r=2 Why are you using chicken stock? My first batch used beef stock, and although it tasted okay, it was a bit too heavy for my tastes. So, I changed to chicken stock, and it came out perfect. Tamari sauce or liquid aminos in a chili? Okay, definitely not a traditional ingredient in a good pot of Texas chili; however, just a bit will deliver that Unami flavor that we love so much. If you wish, you could use a bit of Worcestershire sauce.
• 5. Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
• 6. Cut your beef into small cubes or use ground beef. I ground mine thickly, in what is known as a chili grind. Regular, store-bought, ground beef will do just fine.
• 7. Add the oil to a pot over medium heat, and then add the beef.
• 8. Allow to cook down, until all the liquid has evaporated, and the beef begins to brown, about 12 - 14 minutes.
• 9. Add the onions and garlic, then cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions soften, and the garlic is fragrant, about 6 - 8 minutes.
• 10. Add the seasoning spices.
• 11. Stir until combined, about 1 minute.
• 12. Add the liquid ingredients, and gently simmer for about 30 minutes.
• 13. Add the beans.
• 14. Gently simmer, partially covered, for about 60 minutes.
• 15. PLATE/PRESENT
• 16. Serve while nice and hot with some crusty bread, and good conversations. Enjoy.
• 17. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

AUTUMN/WINTER ESSENTIAL: YUMMY BEEF IN CHILI SAUCE

Steps:

• PREP/PREPARE
• You will need a slow cooker, crockpot, or Instant Pot, to make this recipe.
• The Roast I am using a chuck roast; however, with the long cook times of a slow cooker, just about any type of beef will probably do just fine
• The Paprika There are lots of varieties of paprika floating around out there. I like a hot variety; however, if you want to cool it down a bit you could always use something milder.
• Make of it What You Will This dish is basically sauce and meat, so serving it up is up to you. How about piling it up on some good garlic mash, or maybe egg noodles; even rice would be an excellent option.
• Here are a couple of recipes that go well with this dish: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/side/rice-side/side-essentials-spicy-rice-dish.html https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/side/side-potatoes/low-fat-horseradish-mash-potatoes.html?r=4 https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/main-course/pasta/master-recipe-egg-noodle-dough.html?r=12
• Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
• In the bowl of your slow cooker, mix the salt, pepper, and flower together, then toss in the cubed beef until nicely coated. Then, add the "OTHER STUFF" ingredients and mix until combined.
• Before tossing the beef with the flour, pat it dry with a few paper towels.
• Finally add the "WET STUFF" ingredients and stir to combine.
• Set your slow cooker to low, and cook until the beef is fork tender, about 5 - 6 hours.
• In the last hour, stir in the "FINISHING TOUCHES" ingredients.
• PLATE/PRESENT
• Serve with rice, mashed taters, egg noodles, or whatever you choose. Enjoy.
• Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

AUTUMN/WINTER ESSENTIALS: CHILI, CHILI SPICE MIX

Steps:

• 1. PREP/PREPARE
• 2. If you do not have access to dried chilies, you can always use the store-bought, pre-ground variety. However, Amazon does sell these items, and the mix will taste better if you use whole chilies and grind them yourself.
• 3. If you want the mix to have deeper, richer flavor, after you stem and remove the seeds from the chili's, place them in a hot dry pan for a bit. The heat will bring out more of the chili flavor. Or, you could put them in a 250f (120c) oven for about 20 - 30 minutes.
• 4. Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
• 5. Cut the chilies open and remove the seeds and the stems.
• 6. Add all of the ingredients to a spice, or really good blender (I use a Vitamix).
• 7. Mix until a powder. Blend-Baby-Blend.
• 8. Store in a glass jar with a good lid, in a cool dry place, as you would any other spices.
• 9. PLATE/PRESENT
• 10. Use in any recipe that calls for chili powder, but especially a nice pot of chili. Enjoy.
• 11. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

AUTUMN ROTISSERIE CHICKEN CHILI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Spread sweet potatoes evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 25 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and diced onions. Cook until tender and starting to brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic, Worcestershire sauce, cumin, and chili powder; cook about 3 minutes more.
• Add chicken broth, chicken, corn, and kidney beans to the skillet. Bring to a boil, stirring often. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.

AUTUMN/WINTER ESSENTIALS: HEART WARMING CHILI

Steps:

• 1. PREP/PREPARE
• 2. You will need a heavy-bottomed pot large that is large enough to hold all of the ingredients.
• 3. There are a lot of brands of chili beans out there. Some of my favorites are Bush's and Westbrae Organic. Most come packed in a sauce, and because that sauce will sway the taste of the chili, I usually rinse them before adding. But, that is just a personal preference.
• 4. Prepping trick, to save time, add all of the dry ingredients to a small bowl, mix to combine, and dump them in all at once.
• 5. Cocoa powder in a Chili? Many of you may already know this little trick, but adding of a bit of cocoa powder to something like a chili adds a richness you cannot describe.
• 6. Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
• 7. Add the oil and butter to a heavy-bottom pot, over medium heat.
• 8. After the butter melts, give the pot a swirl to mix it with the oil, and throw in the diced onions.
• 9. Cook until the onions soften, but do not allow them to brown, about 4 - 6 minutes.
• 10. Add the ground beef and cook while breaking it up with a wooden spoon.
• 11. Cook until browned, about 4 - 7 minutes.
• 12. Add the DRY INGREDIENTS, then stir until they are incorporated with the onions, and beef, about 1 - 2 minutes.
• 13. Add the tomato paste and stir for an additional 1 - 2 minutes.
• 14. Add the beef stock, and stir, while slowly bringing the pot up to a simmer.
• 15. Add the remaining WET INGREDIENTS and bring back to a simmer.
• 16. Allow the chili, to simmer for an additional 30 - 45 minutes.
• 17. Chef's Tip: Give the chili a stir every few minutes, just make sure nothing is sticking to the bottom. I HATE it when that happens.
• 18. PLATE/PRESENT
• 19. Serve in big bowls with your choice of toppings and sides. Enjoy.
• 20. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

AUTUMN TURKEY CHILI

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients (except garnishes) in slow cooler. Cook on high for 4-6 hours or on low for 8-10 hours.
• Serve with rice or mashed potatoes.
• TIPS: Use 4 cups diced cooked turkey or chicken in place of ground turkey.
• Open lid for last 45 minutes of cooking to thicken, if desired. Mash the squash with the back of a wooden spoon to thicken further.

AUTUMN PUMPKIN CHILI

Steps:

• Saute the onion and green and yellow peppers in oil in a large skillet until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Crumble turkey into skillet. Cook over medium heat until meat is no longer pink., Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the pumpkin, tomatoes, chili powder, pepper and salt. Cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours. Serve with toppings of your choice.

AUTUMN VEGETABLE CHILI

Steps:

• Peel the carrots and parsnips, and cut them into 1/2 -inch slices.
• Drain the beans, reserving liquid.
• Heat oil in a soup pot and sautee the onion, carrots, and parsnips for a few minutes, stirring occasionally. While that's cooking, mash about half of the beans, using a potato or bean masher.
• Once the vegetables start to brown, add the mashed beans, whole beans, bean liquid, chili powder, both kinds of tomatoes, and about 3 cups water. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 15-20 minutes, until vegetables are tender and soup is of desired thickness. (Let reduce longer for thicker chili, add water for thinner chili.).
• Serve in bowls and sprinkle with chopped cilantro and shredded cheese, if desired.

AUTUMN HARVEST CHILI

Steps:

• Pre-heat the oven to 425ºF. Place the butternut squash cut side up on a baking sheet and drizzle it with about 2 tablespoons EVOO and some salt and pepper. Roast the squash in the oven until tender, about 45 minutes. When the squash has finished roasting, turn off the oven and turn on the broiler. While the squash is in the oven, place a medium size saucepan over medium-high heat with the remaining two turns of the pan of EVOO, about 2 tablespoons. Add the onion, garlic, red bell pepper, jalapeño pepper, mushrooms and zucchini to the pan. Season with salt and pepper and cook until the veggies are tender, about 7 minutes. Add the spices, corn, black beans and tomato paste to the pan and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Add the apple cider to the pan (start with about 1/2 cup and add more as needed - you want a thicker chili) and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Scoop the finished chili over the butternut squash halves and sprinkle with the cheese. Place the squash under the broiler to melt the cheese, then serve. This is one of many "Yum-o!" recipes - it's good and good for you. To find out more about Yum-o!, Rachael's nonprofit organization, go to www.yum-o.org.

VEGETARIAN AUTUMN CHILI

Steps:

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