Onions in chili . . . .

Okay, this is just a fun poll . . . My fiance sez you don't put onions in chili . . . I say yes you do . . . . Who likes or puts onions in chili?

Very thin sliced onions sound good. With or without both sound good really, I love chili,especially with cheese and sometimes fritos.

absolutely, onions are a must !!! also some green peppers.

You tell your fiance that I said of course you put in onions. I use green onions and don't forget the sliced mushrooms.

Terry

Of course............Of course.............well said Seed..........

You can't have your Chili without da' onions ! :toothy10:

Yes onions :argue: And use 1/2 pork sausage 1/2 deer burger or beef.
and about a table spoon of chopped garlic, And I don't ever forget mushrooms if I have them on hand.

Know I am hungry again.:toothy10:

You tell your fiance that I said of course you put in onions. I use green onions and don't forget the sliced mushrooms.

Terry

We must have the same recipe :-D

Chili should absolutely have onions. I don't care for big chunks and prefer them chopped to the verge of elemental dust (or maybe just 0.125" cubes). :-)

Onions cooked in the chili and raw onions on top! And a high meat to bean ratio. Can't top my wife's moose green chili IMO.

My beloved dad's recipe (he used to cook for the fire department when we lived in Illinois):

1 lb ground beef
1 lb. ground sausage (I'm a Jimmy Dean fan)
3 cans chili beans (Kuner's are the best but they don't sell them here :-()
1 bigggg can tomato juice (64 oz.?)
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 bean can full of water

and of course

1/2 onion, finely chopped (or 1 TBSP dried chopped onion)

Brown the meat, add everything else, stir it up, and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for as long as possible (4-6 hours is best).

Now I'm hungry dang it.

Since Leanna published her recipe for chili I thought I'd do the same. This concoction makes 3 gallons once its been cooked down for 12 hrs.
2 large cans tomatoe juice, 3lbs browned lean hamburger, 3 cans sliced large tomatoes with their juice, 2 liters of medium salsa, 3 cans green beans, 3 cans pork and beans, 3 cans kidney beans all with their juice, 1 can corn, 1 can peas, 24 medium sliced mushrooms, 2 sliced peppers, 12 diced green onions, 3 tablespoons chili powder, 1 TBS pepper.

Bring to boil and then simmer for 12 hrs. I use a 4 gallon SS crock.

MM Good.

greeeen Beans?!?!?!

greeeen Beans?!?!?!


You bet ya dear.:-D

ok now im hungry

Green beans, corn, peas, peppers, and mushrooms???

Sounds more like an alphabet soup mistake or some sort of misguided stew...

Chili is... meat, beans (as many kinds as you like, except the green ones) tomatoes, garlic, onions, and the a secret blend of spices, that is Chili!!! So to answer the original question, YES, onions do go in chili finely chopped so you don't know that they are there, and apparently they also go in what ever Terry is making too.

Terry, Chili called and he asked that you stop using it's name for the stuff that you are making.:-D

Hell yes you put onions in chili! Dont forget a couple cloves of garlic too!! Oh, I like some bell pepper and cayenne pepper too.

I HATE HATE HATE onions in anything!!!!!! I won't even let my wife bring them in the house. SOOOOOO no onions in the Chili!!!!!! Did I say I hate onions?

I like ramps in my chili as well but there is a slight problem. Farts'll melt the hair in your nose and make your eyes water.

No onions in Chilli!?!?! http://www.mopar1.us/smiley/th_signurnotserious.bmp

Find a different girl to marry.... :-D

Onions are a must. If she really has a problem with onions you could add to bowl of yours & not her's after it is prepared. Wow you can tell I have been married awhile.

Oldschoolcuda

Onions, Cayenne, jalapenos, GARLIC.....

Onions, Cayenne, jalapenos, GARLIC.....

Totally Agree !!! I like adding some extra chopped onions and jalepenos a half hour before serving to give it more texture .. Yummm, believe it or not, I'm making some right now, and it s/b done in about an hour ...

onions yes! and dont forget the hot peppers!

Pour it over corn chips and add cheese!!!! Dang I'm hungry now!

Chili without onions?

Gotta have the onion's and HOT peppers.MMMMM good

Absolutely onions.

Real Chili dont have beans. Its plain to see you,ve never been to a texas chili cookoff. Look at the cans in the stores. they will say Chili with beans. Beans are an additive to real chili, but I like it that way too.And chopped green onions on top are cool with a good 10 15 sweet onion wedge on the side.

Onions are gross!!!!! just the taste of them makes me gag (no joke) green beans do the same thing YUK!!!!

Yes daredevil is right. Last weekend of October head down to Flatonia, TX and you will find out what real chili is and yes it does have onions in it.

Yes daredevil is right. Last weekend of October head down to Flatonia, TX and you will find out what real chili is and yes it does have onions in it.

That weekend they change the name to Flatulonia~:bootysha:

Real Chili dont have beans. Its plain to see you,ve never been to a texas chili cookoff. Look at the cans in the stores. they will say Chili with beans. Beans are an additive to real chili, but I like it that way too.And chopped green onions on top are cool with a good 10 15 sweet onion wedge on the side.

Hey Devil, you make your Chili your way and I'll make it my way besides I've had what you call Texas Chili. I'm here to tell ya that my butt burned for a week and I'm sure that there is a permanent odor coming from the drivers seat of that rental car I had in Austin last year.:toothy10::toothy10::toothy10:

Terry

Always,Always,Always, At least one big onion per pot! One sweet and one regular,sauteed at the bottom of the pan until they turn clear with just a little brown on the edges to bring out the natural sugar,then,add the rest of the stuff!

Thanks to popdart's poll, I snagged up all the ingredients at the store tonight and will make a big ol' pot of chili tomorrow. C'mon over if you're in the area!!! :-D

And noooooooo, it won't have any green beans in it, I promise. LOL

Gotta have onions!!!

Then you crumble enough crackers in it to make your spoon stand up. :-D

Onions yes, a beer yes, beans NO. My favorite chili recipe is based on Carroll Shelby's Texas Chili recipe but instead of regular chili powder I use a 50/50 mix of dried cayenne power and dried habanero powder (both from peppers I grow myself) and about 1 hour before it is finished simmering I add a whole jar of diced, pickled jalapenos (which I also grew and pickled myself). I also use a mix of 90% lean ground beef and ½ inch cubed top sirlion. The result is a pot of flaming thermonuclear death that tastes amazing. I love firey foods. It is almost self-cooking.

Real Chili dont have beans. Its plain to see you,ve never been to a texas chili cookoff. Look at the cans in the stores. they will say Chili with beans. Beans are an additive to real chili, but I like it that way too.And chopped green onions on top are cool with a good 10 15 sweet onion wedge on the side. Exactly. Mexicans may put beans in their chili but Americans, or more correctly, Texans, don't. That's what I always tell my wife. She uses beans, I don't. Although hers is nowhere near as firey as mine it is still good so make it any way you want.

(I knew I'd "flush" out some great recipes!!!):toothy10::toothy10::toothy10:

Holy cow - look at all the veggies and stuff...
green beans
kidney beans
pork and beans
mushrooms (not really a veg)
corn
peas
and what the heck are ramps

I thought we were talking about chili, not vegetable beef soup.

I know, I know.... to each, his own. I'm not saying that some of these concoctions would not be good, it's just not what we here in Texas would consider to be "chili". As a matter of fact, I'm printing this thread out for my wife to take a look at for some new menu items. http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/images/icons/icon10.gif

Jerry

Hey Devil, you make your Chili your way and I'll make it my way besides I've had what you call Texas Chili. I'm here to tell ya that my butt burned for a week and I'm sure that there is a permanent odor coming from the drivers seat of that rental car I had in Austin last year.:toothy10::toothy10::toothy10:

Terry

Now thats funny,And you hit it on the head Jerry.Texas gotta be the Chili capital of the world.

I like my chili hot, but not Tex-Mex hot, don't forget to add Cumin as a spice!

Had a long standing argument with a couple of nieces about the meaning of chili con carne. Yep, after 15 years, I won. LOL They thought that it was without meat...little smart asses thought that con meant "no" carne "meat". Actually means with meat. Peppers and meat, there is the basics.

And I like onions in almost everything!...how can you eat a waffle burger without onions?

Oh man am I hungry.
Can you say droooooo=P~l

That's not corn in there, is it? http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/images/icons/icon10.gif

i make chili on a regular basis and yes i use one cup of chopped white onion

Yes onions :argue: And use 1/2 pork sausage 1/2 deer burger or beef.
and about a table spoon of chopped garlic, And I don't ever forget mushrooms if I have them on hand.

Know I am hungry again.:toothy10:

Oh yeah deer burger... man that sounds good Mike. I've seen your cooking so I know your chili is good.

I HATE HATE HATE onions in anything!!!!!! I won't even let my wife bring them in the house. SOOOOOO no onions in the Chili!!!!!! Did I say I hate onions?

Not just a little bit?

I like ramps in my chili as well but there is a slight problem. Farts'll melt the hair in your nose and make your eyes water.

I've got to ask .... what are ramps?

Onions are gross!!!!! just the taste of them makes me gag (no joke) green beans do the same thing YUK!!!!

Now this comes from a guy who can drink a quart of Jack in one night and still keep going the next morning! :-D

I like chili without the bean mostly but can tolerate the beans.

They're onions

Ramps are a delightful little member of the lily family that grows wild here in our hills. The harvest season only lasts about 2 weeks because they are too rank to eat after they have been above the ground much longer than that. They taste like onions, garlic, and leeks all rolled into one. The consumption of one little plant will make your breath, sweat, gas, and feces reek for about 3 weeks so you may as well eat a good helping while you're at it. Freeze dried ramps fetch a premium in Japan as a seasoning for their dishes. Most folks eat them parboiled and fried with potatoes and ham. I like them raw on bologna sandwiches and cooked in chili. If you are feeling adventurous, PM an address and I will send you some next spring when they are available again.

Sounds like what we call "wild onions". You sure don't want your milk cows to get into a patch of that stuff.

They're onions

Thanks for answering.



Ramps are a delightful little member of the lily family that grows wild here in our hills. The harvest season only lasts about 2 weeks because they are too rank to eat after they have been above the ground much longer than that. They taste like onions, garlic, and leeks all rolled into one. The consumption of one little plant will make your breath, sweat, gas, and feces reek for about 3 weeks so you may as well eat a good helping while you're at it. Freeze dried ramps fetch a premium in Japan as a seasoning for their dishes. Most folks eat them parboiled and fried with potatoes and ham. I like them raw on bologna sandwiches and cooked in chili. If you are feeling adventurous, PM an address and I will send you some next spring when they are available again.

I was just wondering because I've never heard of "ramps" used in cooking. LOL. I live in the South so the only thing that would come close is what Sport said "wild onions". You don't live to far from me do you think it is the same thing? I know the Indians use to eat them from what I have been told. You know the Indians that go "Woo Woo Woo Woo!" not the ones at your local convenience store. LOL

Chili taster


The notes are from an inexperienced Chili taster named Frank, who was visiting Texas from the East Coast:

Frank: "Recently, I was honored to be selected as a judge at a chili cook-off.

The Judge #3 called in sick at the last moment and I happened to be standing there at the judge's table asking for directions to the Budweiser truck, when the call came in. I was assured by the other two judges (Native Texans) that the chili wouldn't be all that spicy and, besides, they told me I could have free beer during the tasting, so I accepted".

Here are the scorecards from the event:

Chili # 1 Mike's Maniac Mobster Monster Chili

Judge # 1 -- A little too heavy on the tomato. Amusing kick.

Judge # 2 -- Nice, smooth tomato flavor. Very mild.

Judge # 3 -- (Frank) Holy shit, what the hell is this stuff? You could remove dried paint from your driveway. Took me two beers to put the flames out. I hope that's the worst one. These Texans are crazy.


Chili # 2 Arthur's Afterburner Chili


Judge # 1 -- Smoky, with a hint of pork. Slight jalapeno tang.

Judge # 2 -- Exciting BBQ flavor, needs more peppers to be taken seriously.

Judge # 3 -- Keep this out of the reach of children. I'm not sure what I'm supposed to taste besides pain. I had to wave off two people who wanted to give me the Heimlich maneuver. They had to rush in more beer when they saw the look on my face.


Chili # 3 Fred's Famous Burn Down the Barn Chili


Judge # 1 -- Excellent firehouse chili. Great kick. Needs more beans.

Judge # 2 -- A bean less chili, a bit salty, good use of peppers.

Judge # 3 -- Call the EPA. I've located a uranium spill. My nose feels like I have been snorting Drano. Everyone knows the routine by now. Get me more beer before I ignite. Barmaid pounded me on the back, now my backbone is in the front part of my chest. I'm getting shit-faced from all of the beer.


Chili # 4 Bubba's Black Magic


Judge # 1 -- Black bean chili with almost no spice. Disappointing.

Judge # 2 -- Hint of lime in the black beans. Good side dish for fish or other mild foods, not much of a chili.

Judge # 3 -- I felt something scraping across my tongue, but was unable to taste it. Is it possible to burn out taste buds? Sally, the barmaid, was standing behind me with fresh refills. That 300-LB. bitch is starting to look HOT . . . just like this nuclear waste I'm eating! Is chili an aphrodisiac?


Chili # 5 Linda's Legal Lip Remover


Judge # 1 -- Meaty, strong chili. Cayenne peppers freshly ground, adding considerable kick. Very impressive.

Judge # 2 -- Chili using shredded beef, could use more tomato. Must admit the cayenne peppers make a strong statement.

Judge # 3 -- My ears are ringing, sweat is pouring off my forehead and I can no longer focus my eyes. I farted and four people behind me needed paramedics. The contestant seemed offended when I told her that her chili had given me brain damage. Sally saved my tongue from bleeding by pouring beer directly on it from the pitcher. I wonder if I'm burning my lips off. It really pisses me off that the other judges asked me to stop screaming. Screw those rednecks!


Chili # 6 Vera's Very Vegetarian Variety


Judge # 1 -- Thin yet bold vegetarian variety chili. Good balance of spices and peppers.

Judge # 2 -- The best yet. Aggressive use of peppers, onions, and garlic. Superb.

Judge #3-- I shit myself when I farted and I'm worried it will eat through the chair. No one seems inclined to stand behind me except that slut Sally. She must be kinkier than I thought. Can't feel my lips anymore. I need to wipe my ass with a snow cone.


Chili # 7 Susan's Screaming Sensation Chili


Judge # 1 -- A mediocre chili with too much reliance on canned peppers.

Judge # 2 -- Ho hum, tastes as if the chef literally threw in a can of chili peppers at the last moment. I should take note that I am worried about Judge #3. He appears to be in a bit of distress as he is cursing uncontrollably.

Judge # 3 -- You could put a grenade in my mouth, pull the pin, and I wouldn't feel a thing. I've lost sight in one eye, and the world sounds like it is made of rushing water. My shirt is covered with chili, which slid unnoticed out of my mouth. My pants are full of lava like poop to match my shirt. At least during the autopsy, they'll know what killed me. I've decided to stop breathing, it's too painful. Screw it; I'm not getting any oxygen anyway. If I need air, I'll just suck it in through the 4-inch hole in my stomach.


Chili # 8 Tommy's Toe-Nail Curling Chili


Judge # 1 -- The perfect ending, this is a nice blend chili. Not too bold but spicy enough to declare its existence.

Judge # 2 -- This final entry is a good, balanced chili. Neither mild nor hot. Sorry to see that most of it was lost when Judge # 3 passed out, fell over and pulled the chili pot down on top of himself. Not sure if he's going to make it. Poor dude, wonder how he'd have reacted to really hot chili?

Here's what a ramp looks like. They are nothing like a wild onion. There is usually about an inch of the plant poking out of the snow when they are prime for eating. Richwood, WV has the most famous ramp festival. Check out the website.
46910

Nope, not quite what I call a wild onion.

So I searched it in Wikipedia...and it is part of the leak family?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allium_tricoccum

had an uncle from western Pa,(the Bradford Pa mention in the article) that would come to my parents property in the spring to harvest some. Locally the
older crowd would have potato-leek suppers at the grange hall, etc.

Actually, I always thought onions should go on top of the chili along with shredded cheese as a garnish. Real chili doesn't have beans! However I do like chili WITH beans! Used to judge a lot of chili cookoffs back when I was working in radio. Really a lot of fun but there were some real characters there! LOL Mike

Chili taster


The notes are from an inexperienced Chili taster named Frank, who was visiting Texas from the East Coast: Great stuff. I was going to post it myself.

Dick69Swinger, that`s some funny stuff. Thanks for the laughs.

Here's what a ramp looks like. They are nothing like a wild onion. There is usually about an inch of the plant poking out of the snow when they are prime for eating. Richwood, WV has the most famous ramp festival. Check out the website.
46910


That is not a wild onion for sure. Man that sucker looks like it could produce a smell and taste that would knock you socks off. I appreciate the offer about you sending me some but I'm afraid my postman wouldn't like me anymore. LOL.

Very finely chopped red onion, browned in olive oil right before browning beef that has been soaking in beer and spices. I use lean ground beef and stew meat. Pinto beans not kidney or green beans. I also add corn.


I have only entered in one chili cook off and won two awards: Best in Show and Hottest.

I dont like onions,but the have to go in my chili! I chop up the onion pretty fine,then grill them in a little hamburger fat(leftover from browning the meat) and a little garlic! Dont forget the longer you cook chili,the better it is=P~

If you are ever in Cincinnati, try Gold Star or Skyline Chili.............

Cincinnati (where I grew up) is the chili capitol of the world. There are more chili parlors there per capita than anywhere else.

http://www.goldstarchili.com/about/index.php

You can get:

chili on spaghetti--2 way
chili on spaghetti with shredded mild cheddar cheese--3 way
chili on spaghetti with cheese and either beans or onions--4 way
chili on spaghetti with cheese, onions AND beans--5 way

OR
Coney- Hot dog in bun with chili on top
Cheese Coney--Same with cheese and it can be had with or without onions.

I took some to work one day and a co-worker came in late and instead of waiting for more hot dogs to cook, he ate 1/2 a can straight. 10 minutes later, I could not understand him when he complained that his lips were numb.

I love the smell and taste of cooked onions but my stomach bitterly complains.

Ramps are a delightful little member of the lily family that grows wild here in our hills. The harvest season only lasts about 2 weeks because they are too rank to eat after they have been above the ground much longer than that. They taste like onions, garlic, and leeks all rolled into one. The consumption of one little plant will make your breath, sweat, gas, and feces reek for about 3 weeks so you may as well eat a good helping while you're at it. Freeze dried ramps fetch a premium in Japan as a seasoning for their dishes. Most folks eat them parboiled and fried with potatoes and ham. I like them raw on bologna sandwiches and cooked in chili. If you are feeling adventurous, PM an address and I will send you some next spring when they are available again.

And as stated eat them and they will pay you go home from work,school where ever your at

Memike nailed it. Have you been looking in my reciept box?

You cant even make chile without onions!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Have to say yes to the onions. Big chunks & lots of them. Also lots of dark red kidney beans. What amazes me is that none of the recipes I've seen on here have any cumin in them. No cumin?!?!? It's the secret ingredient that makes it chili. LOTS of ground cumin & BUNCHES of cumin seed! Love to bite into those seeds for a burst of flavor.

Have to be finely chopped.....

I like my chili hot, but not Tex-Mex hot, don't forget to add Cumin as a spice!



Last page, I mentioned it

OK. Guess I missed it. IMHO, cumin is the spice that makes it chili.

Found a recipe online someplace using 2 cups of jar salsa. It's fast, easy, and just as good.

onions for sure

Tom

Onions-yes=P~

If I can catch it, or it ain't nailed down...in it goes. I like to use red onions (finely chopped)

Yes onions!Word of advise..Don,t wear white gitch after chlli.LMFAO!!:clock:

Yes onions!Word of advise..Don,t wear white gitch after chlli.LMFAO!!:clock:

Translation for those not from eastern Canada

Ontario - white gitch
Alberta - white gonch
US - tighty whities

I didnt know they made chili with out onions, lol

I put chopped onions and green/red peppers in it while
I'm cooking it.
Saute them in when you brown the meat. Venision or beef.

Onions are mandatory for chili. Real chili does not have beans and I prefer my chili without.

Onions...... YES without a doubt.

heres my recipe for a chili dawg, one bun,one dawg,chili,onions......so if they aint in it they's on it LoL onions rule!!!!

Got to have onions in chili or it's not chili.

i say no lol i like it kinda plain but some of my friends put bannas in it lol i hate bannas and that just ruins the chili

BANANAS?!?!? You've gotta be friggin kidding me!!!

i say no lol i like it kinda plain but some of my friends put bannas in it lol i hate bannas and that just ruins the chili
Where are your friends from, Jamaica Mon? lol

Where are your friends from, Jamaica Mon? lol


Ohhhhhh no Demon ... you must be thinking of that famous Gonja Chili!!! Gives ya a burn in more ways than one. ;-)

Onions, YES. First IN it, then ON it.

No self respecting chili cooker leaves out le onion.

Onions on and in everything.
Small Block

^ like he said

Onions on and in everything.
Small Block

I agree, Onions make just about everything better. Same goes for Garlic.

Heck put the 2 together. One of my favorite things to make on the grill. Take an onion, peel it, wrap in in foil with a bunch of garlic and butter and cook it till its soft and falls apart.

sounds good Adam.add some bacon and you got a 360 scamp special

Mmm bacon !!!!

Onion/garlic combo, Adam are you sure you don`t have some Italian in your bloodline somewhere?

Not one bit Italian. Greek and Slovak.

Czech and Italian here and absolutely nothing can be made in Italian food without two key ingredients......garlic and onion. Lol!

Big fat chunky onions...

I'm Irish and Czech and I say F onions! Those things are gross! All onions should be round up, shot, their bodies disposed of in a volcano and then replaced with BACON!!!!

Nikki is making me chili cheese fries with bacon on them right now because she loves me and I love bacon! :love7:

My Czech Brothers ! What do Czechs cook ? Goulash or something ?

Slovak here too and I like onions. They aren't good for the dogs though.

Onions wile cooking the chilli,grilled onions on top of the chilli and diced onions to,,, dont forget a little graded cheddar when served.

czech = kolaches. yum yum

My Czech Brothers ! What do Czechs cook ? Goulash or something ?

Growing up, my mother would cook sauerkraut (?sp) and it stunk up the entire house. Gross, never could get past the smell to acquire a taste for that stuff. We also had dumplings, a large pork sausage (like a kilbasa), breaded veal, a beef and noodle dish, onion soup, and on the other side, a ton of Italian food. :love7:

I'm already starting to fart just reading the recipes!
Pat:cheers:

Here is the Chili recipe I got from a friend .Its really good stuf and easy to make see how it compares to yours.1 1/2- 1 3/4lb ground chop meat.Brown meat in pot on medium. While its cooking add 1 1/2 heaping TBS of chili powder,1/2TBS Cayenne (red Pepper) , 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, + 1/4teaspoon salt.

Add 1 medium white onion chopped to meat after meat browns for 5 min.
Once meat is fully browned, add 1 lg CAN 28oz plum tomatoes, Seasoni brand if possible,1/2cup ketchup. Let simmer for 1 1/2 hours stirring once in a while.Serve with Tostitos ( scoops) corn chips . Enjoy :)

yes for onions

greeeen Beans?!?!?!
manoman i have to agree with the chick on that..more onions. the better hell i even eat onion sandwichs with spiciy brown mustard.mmmmmmmm:cheers:gooooooooooooooooooooooooo oood...

I'm already starting to fart just reading the recipes!
Pat:cheers:
i cook the farts out of mine.NOT

I think its gonna be a chili weekend, with a side order of Jalapeno cheddar corn bread.

chili no onions no good

Okay, this is just a fun poll . . . My fiance sez you don't put onions in chili . . . I say yes you do . . . . Who likes or puts onions in chili?

And everything else I can find to throw in there!!!
More like a southwestern saddle trail stew MMMMMmmmmmmm........

Chilli for Lunch today!!!:cheers:

Got to have the onions! Man looking at this thread is making me crave some chilli!=P~

check out my chili page
www.roscoeschilichallenge.com
onions aren't the only thing that goes good with chili

either way chili is good

o.k. 1/2 vadalia onion chopped, 1 clove garlic, 2 chili peppers chopped and a half habanaro pepper sliced thin. put that in the frying pan with a stick of butter. brown it nice then add your chopped meat and brown. do this before adding to the tomato paste, water, beans (undrained), 1 16 oz michelob, chili powder, pepper, more chili peppers and chopped onions and to taste very slowly habanaro. this will give you a great spicy bite but not over power the taste. slow cook is the only way. 6-8 hours.

Okay, this is just a fun poll . . . My fiance sez you don't put onions in chili . . . I say yes you do . . . . Who likes or puts onions in chili?

I use onions in the chili I make at the restaurant but for the most part she is correct. Most of the big TV chef's do not use onions in chili.....sorry dude.

I think its gonna be a chili weekend, with a side order of Jalapeno cheddar corn bread.

Welcome back Adam........... I think you were AWOL? maybe I'm wrong

Chili w/o onions is just sacrilege!! ;)

I HATE HATE HATE onions in anything!!!!!! I won't even let my wife bring them in the house. SOOOOOO no onions in the Chili!!!!!! Did I say I hate onions?
this.

Onions are the devil's spawn. It's not the taste- it's the texture. Horrid things that should be scoured from the face of the earth.

Although I like onion rings -had 'em with lunch today=P~

I likes chili in my onions.

gotta have chili to hold the onions in the bowl together.....

or onions in the chili... whatever... don't forget hot pepper powder and cheese!

Onions yes!! Mushrooms yes!! and the hot peppers!!

More onions the better! Atleast two onions in my chili!

MmmmmmmmmChile!!!! MmmmmmmOnionsinChile!!!

onions are gross tasting, but everyone always says they have no taste.
if that's the case, then why do people insist on putting them in?
my vote, then? to hell with onions.

This sounds like it has the makin's of a Chili cook-off...

And just from my South Texas Opinion:

1. Onions Yes!
2. Beans No! (When I cook Beans, I cook Beans...)
3. Mushrooms ??? Don't even ask about that...
4. Serrano Peppers taste better than Jalapeno's
5. Use ghost peppers if you plan on making nuclear waste....

Jesse

mmmm chili. Only thing bad about onions in chili is it keeps your lady away. Maybe that is a good thing though. LOL !!

My chili is never the same twice, what is a recipe?

BUT IT ALWAYS HAS ONIONS

and some peanut butter too

I like mine on the warm side, hamburger and HOT sausage for the meat

MUST also have elbow macaroni

usually ends up with a FULL pot, no matter how big of one I start with

Well thanks guys . . . . . after all the positive responses that most of us like onions in chili, the wife was making some chili on this chilly Michigan afternoon . . . . and she said "Yes, I put onions in the chili". LOL . . . that's my gal!! Rog

Real Texans even put onions on their Fruit Loops in the morning. There used to be a brand in the stores called "Bushes" that was in a glass jar and that stuff was goooooood but needed to be doctored up a bit if you want HOT.

My chili is never the same twice, what is a recipe?

BUT IT ALWAYS HAS ONIONS

and some peanut butter too

I like mine on the warm side, hamburger and HOT sausage for the meat

MUST also have elbow macaroni

usually ends up with a FULL pot, no matter how big of one I start with

You making Chili or a casserole? LOL :read2:

Chili should absolutely have onions. I don't care for big chunks and prefer them chopped to the verge of elemental dust (or maybe just 0.125" cubes). :-)

yes but i prefer in almost in a powder form also.

You need to settle these important things now before marriage... Coke or Pepsi? Mayo or Miracle Whip? Crest or Colgate? Cats or Dogs? Boxers or Briefs?

Okay, this is just a fun poll . . . My fiance sez you don't put onions in chili . . . I say yes you do . . . . Who likes or puts onions in chili?

I HATE HATE HATE onions in anything!!!!!! I won't even let my wife bring them in the house. SOOOOOO no onions in the Chili!!!!!! Did I say I hate onions?

Hey mister,.... Look at the poll results.

Don't be surprised if in the middle of the night, the guys in white coats haul you away in a straight jacket.

Onions & Garlic are Great!

And very good for general health.
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I always rough chop onions (vadallia of possible), with green and red peppers in chili.

I miss the days of when I was able to eat an onion like an apple.......

what is the best thing to add to onions?






















BACON!!

Chili sounds good right now.

My recipe:

1 Large Can of Bush's Chili Beans in Mild sauce
2 lbs of ground beef (brown it with chili powder, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder and strain the grease)
1 Large can of Dark Red Kidney Beans
1 Large can of chopped tomatoes
1 Large can of tomato sauce
1 whole stick of Butter
1 small finely chopped onion
1 small can of black beans
1 bag of Bird's Eye White and Golden Baby Corn

Simmer for about 2 hours and season according to taste.
Top with Mild Cheddar and sour cream.

It's amazing.

Frankly, I didn't know anyone made chili without onoins. Onions cooked with the chili and them some fresh diced onion when you eat it, I say.

Don't care for onions IN the chili per se, but a few sprinkled on top is cool.
Keeps them crisp.

...no tomato chunks either, thank you...

If you have never had chili with corn and green beans, you are missing out!!!

Heck yeah onions, colby jack cheese, couple shakes of hot sauce(i like texas pete, franks red hot or tabasco) and garnish with a few slices of jalapenos.

Oh yeah and some cornbread......

Okay, this is just a fun poll . . . My fiance sez you don't put onions in chili . . . I say yes you do . . . . Who likes or puts onions in chili?

How can you marry someone who doesn't put onions in chili? The marriage is doomed. Time to find someone new who understands these things.

This thread still going? Wow! I put onions in my chili, but I probably said that already.

An age old debate that I stayed away from for a looong time. But onions and plenty of garlic are a must.

Grant

I put them in right before I eat it, fresh diced red onions with some cheddar cheese, makes all the difference.