Texas Chile Con Carne (No Beans, Chunky Beef) | Kenji's Cooking Show

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  • @stephennetu
    @stephennetu ปีที่แล้ว +1836

    I love the ultimate betrayal at the end where he adds beans. Truly, a man of the people. Does whatever he wants, exactly what any of us ought to do in the kitchen. There is no right or wrong. Just what we enjoy and keeps us healthy and alive.

    • @timcarreira4
      @timcarreira4 ปีที่แล้ว +108

      Next weeks recipe, creamy carbonara!

    • @cobyhoff
      @cobyhoff ปีที่แล้ว +83

      I thought it looked so much more complete with the beans. I mean, I'm all about not messing with Texas, but sometimes you gotta mess with Texas.

    • @SodaIceberg
      @SodaIceberg ปีที่แล้ว +62

      chilli without beans isn't even a meal, a bowl of beef with no vegetables or rice or anything is just crazy to me sorry

    • @jeremiahmiller6431
      @jeremiahmiller6431 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      From a Texan, this is exactly the right way you enjoy chili. Eat that bowl of Texas red just the way it is. And then the next day, add beans to stretch out your leftovers and have chili beans too. Best of both worlds.

    • @SUSLTD
      @SUSLTD ปีที่แล้ว +17

      I mean, it's not even a betrayal. what I love about this dude is his flexible approach to recipes! tradition is great, but good food is greater.

  • @stephentimothybennett
    @stephentimothybennett ปีที่แล้ว +869

    Absolutely bamboozled the beef + chili purists with that ending.

    • @RescueNW
      @RescueNW ปีที่แล้ว +41

      The mad lad himself. Kenji absolutely knew what he was doing when he added the beans in

    • @dundun8640
      @dundun8640 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Gatekeeping food is a boomer trait for real

    • @aaronwhite1786
      @aaronwhite1786 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      "You can do beans, or not...
      BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE!"
      -Kenji

    • @x808drifter
      @x808drifter ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dundun8640 Saying boomer is a dipshit trait for real.

    • @kyle6209
      @kyle6209 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Beans are the best part

  • @Donnieeeee
    @Donnieeeee ปีที่แล้ว +321

    Kenji the realest Foodtuber. His kitchen is chaos like anyone who has a family's would be, Switches on the counter & shit, adding beans for practical reasons. Man of the people. The People's Champ of Food Tubers.

    • @natazer
      @natazer ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Um, check out food wishes. Not throwing shade at Kenji but there are other realists.

  • @chalor182
    @chalor182 ปีที่แล้ว +491

    Even with citing multiple examples himself, Kenji still takes the understatement of the century award for saying "if you want to get in a fight on the internet, there's a few ways to do it" 😂

    • @moezrr8046
      @moezrr8046 ปีที่แล้ว

      i dont think it was an understatement. how fucking dare you say such a thing. now am angey 😠

    • @wastrelway3226
      @wastrelway3226 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I just finally saw "Return of the Jedi." So... Luke is the Emperor now, or did I miss something?

    • @McShag420
      @McShag420 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'm sure the kind without beans is fine, but I can't see how adding beans wouldn't make it taste better. A beanless chili just seems to me like it isn't done yet, like you forgot an ingredient.

    • @crazedmimic
      @crazedmimic ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@wastrelway3226 lol, that actually does happen at one point during the old legends Star Wars books.

    • @MAskedGoblin
      @MAskedGoblin ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You know, I guess people just really liked Radiohead at the time because the studios just hadn't figured out how to really make good music yet.

  • @CookinWithBiscuits
    @CookinWithBiscuits ปีที่แล้ว +311

    Kenji legitimately makes me excited to be a dad that cooks amazing meals for my family someday.

    • @McShag420
      @McShag420 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Heck, just cook them for yourself! Hard to get kids to eat flavorsome stuff anyway til they get older.

    • @maxl10k
      @maxl10k ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Exaxtly. Mine wont touch most stuff i cook besides pasta and potatoes.

    • @Javdoc
      @Javdoc ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yep, it has it's moments. Some stuff, doesn't really get the response you'd hoped, but when your 14 year old goes, "Wow, dad, this is really good!" it makes it all worthwhile.

    • @AssyMcgeeKicksAce
      @AssyMcgeeKicksAce 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@McShag420actually it’s really easy, most people just spoil their children’s pallets early with stuff like ice cream, candy, Mac and cheese etc, no wonder they don’t want to try different things after eating those kinds of foods.

  • @L05th3r0
    @L05th3r0 ปีที่แล้ว +265

    The fact that Kenji washed out his blender with extra stock to get that last bit of chili blend is why I watch this show

    • @ForgivingCross
      @ForgivingCross ปีที่แล้ว +20

      There's so many of those little "tricks" that make cooking so much more pleasant. The one that made the biggest difference for me is the garbage bowl. The concept of having a small bowl for food scraps while chopping food saves so much fucking hassle if you don't have the Gordon Ramsey Kitchen Island with the garbage hole in it.

    • @johndalton4559
      @johndalton4559 ปีที่แล้ว

      !!

    • @thanse3543
      @thanse3543 ปีที่แล้ว

      since he was taking about fights on the internet, I half expected him to just acknowledge that he should rinse out the blender but immediately chuck it in the sink without doing so.

  • @gorilla_with_jetpack4102
    @gorilla_with_jetpack4102 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    The meat plop on Señor Jamón was hilarious.

  • @pirateofms
    @pirateofms ปีที่แล้ว +21

    @19:42 The willpower of this man to put that last piece back in the pot. Unbelievable.

  • @daviddecesare4666
    @daviddecesare4666 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    Even though I’ve only made 2-3 of Kenji’s recipes, I still watch all his videos because the techniques are used all across my cooking. Thank you for “this is why we’re doing” instead of “this is what we’re doing”

  • @Austin9821
    @Austin9821 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    The searing the meat as a big piece and then cubing after is definitely the move! Did it last night for Birria and it was the juiciest birria I'd ever had with no discernable flavor difference.

  • @sonickgq
    @sonickgq ปีที่แล้ว +104

    Wow that reverse strainer trick with the chicken stock is a game changer. Never thought of that before 🤯

    • @m.theresa1385
      @m.theresa1385 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thanks for drawing my attention to that.

    • @ThomasPerezGhost
      @ThomasPerezGhost ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Right? I was literally sitting here waiting for my beef stock to cool and I'm like OMFG I can use this new information right now!

    • @Ouzzel
      @Ouzzel ปีที่แล้ว +3

      7:25

    • @rumbleinthekitchen_Amy
      @rumbleinthekitchen_Amy ปีที่แล้ว

      Right?! It's fricken genius!

  • @groffmarr
    @groffmarr ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I love watching these for the technique. Seeing Kenji chase garlic pieces while chopping makes me feel better about my own style 😂

  • @southeastcoastalphotography
    @southeastcoastalphotography ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I’ve never seen anyone use a strainer that way but that’s pure genius. So simple but amazingly useful.

  • @signup3479
    @signup3479 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    In case you didn't notice, at around the 2:16 mark, your phone's wallpaper pops up (which I assume is a pic of your baby). From previous videos, you take great lengths to edit out Alicia from appearing in the videos, so I thought you should know about your phone's wallpaper. Cheers!

  • @iYarkoh
    @iYarkoh ปีที่แล้ว +92

    You’ll catch it next time Jamon ❤

    • @laurenharsma8440
      @laurenharsma8440 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      the lil bonky bonk at the end, chef's kiss

  • @glossblack2045
    @glossblack2045 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Love how he filters out the haters at this point by just slapping tradition across the face and making food he likes to eat. Doing gods work my man here.

  • @gavinmclaren9416
    @gavinmclaren9416 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The expression "Sirloin Tip" is also used in Canada. As well, chuck beef is called blade roast and/or blade steak, depending on how it is cut.

    • @H311B0Y
      @H311B0Y ปีที่แล้ว

      It's Sirloin Tip in St. Louis, as well! Maybe more of the midwest...

  • @Dominicl30DayStrongbowsuicide
    @Dominicl30DayStrongbowsuicide ปีที่แล้ว

    This has been my go to recipe from seriouseats for years and it is mindblowing. Thank you so much. Its a pleasure to see you make it.

  • @tsrindahl
    @tsrindahl ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Kenji cooks as if the Devil’s chasing him, and I love it! Mad frenzy of cooking and cleaning and chopping and pounding but somehow still done with some vibe of calm. And then the denouement, a FU to gate keeping with the beans. Perfect
    Edit: PS I have always made my Texas bowl of red with kidney beans!

    • @botbtquarrel4072
      @botbtquarrel4072 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      You can take the chef out of the high pressure commercial kitchen but you can't take the high pressure commercial kitchen out of the chef.

  • @annieclaire2348
    @annieclaire2348 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh, I love your videos Kenji! The advice about searing meat in big pieces instead of small cubes is so good!!!

  • @clarkjasperhernandez3346
    @clarkjasperhernandez3346 ปีที่แล้ว +133

    Made me laugh here in the office with Jamon's little accident. Such a good boi 😌

    • @heyitsmeshaz
      @heyitsmeshaz ปีที่แล้ว +6

      it made me LOL

    • @Azaghal1988
      @Azaghal1988 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      such a lovable derp 😁

    • @jperin001
      @jperin001 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sure made me chuckle too, but Kenji should have offered Jamon a second chance at the meat drop. I thought for sure he would do it.

  • @Tannhauser42
    @Tannhauser42 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    As someone who has lived in Texas for 38 years now, I've learned there is really only one real rule to making chili (or anything else): You make it the way you like it.
    While I don't normally use beans, I do use tomatoes in mine.

  • @justinlehtinen5328
    @justinlehtinen5328 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I don't know what it is but there's some infantile part of me that automatically opens up my mouth to take a bit with Kenji once he's trying his meal. Maybe it's the 1st person perspective, maybe it's because I want to be there trying the food with him.

  • @bencook8528
    @bencook8528 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I put my chili powder, comino, paprikas, a little cayenne and black pepper in a skillet to toast a little to increase the good chili aroma. Use good diced tomatoes which I whisk to break up a little. Brown onions and green/jalapeño pepper a gd sweat. I add garlic last so it does not get bitter. Brown meat by itself self with seasonings then add veggies. Add beef/vegable broth. Your choice. Add a little brown sugar and taste for more salt or pepper. Our grocery stores stock chili ground meat.

  • @scubasteve06
    @scubasteve06 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice to see the regional differences pointed out and a recipe that is very true to the Texas style. No matter what you like to put in your chili, this recipe is a great foundation to build on.

  • @scrilla4047
    @scrilla4047 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I have made this recipe of yours twice over the last month and it blew me and the missus away each time! There's a Latin market near my house where I got the dried chilies and I use mortar and pestle! The flavor is insane! You've done so much for my cooking journey, helping me understand what do do and why. Thanks kenji!

  • @banksta3
    @banksta3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beans in Chili, Carbonara with heavy cream, Pineapple on Pizza. The Holy Trinity of food arguments.

  • @thomasdang5432
    @thomasdang5432 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Very surprised how well the audio turned out while talking over a blender. Excited to try!

  • @StephenPhayre
    @StephenPhayre ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Regardless of bean-gate, I'm glad to see that Kenji is following the moral imperative of testing the tongs by clicking them in the air a few times before and after use....

    • @derrmeister
      @derrmeister ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Gotta make sure those things are still working as intended

  • @rotationalvelocidensity1556
    @rotationalvelocidensity1556 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have made this chili many many times. I absolutely love it.

  • @aanarchist
    @aanarchist ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you Kenji! Youre the Bob Ross of cooking

  • @GiraffyTaffy
    @GiraffyTaffy ปีที่แล้ว +96

    Hi Kenji, I know you've been really careful about not showing your kids online so just wanted to make sure you know your phone is visible with (I assume) a picture of your baby. Just in case it was something that slipped by accident! Love your videos and all I've been able to learn.

    • @seangeary8937
      @seangeary8937 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      was about to comment the same thing - seems odd for Kenji

    • @RigGames4
      @RigGames4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is was my first concern too.

    • @mandyhenk5758
      @mandyhenk5758 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I was going to say the same thing. It's at 2:28.

    • @seanlindo3548
      @seanlindo3548 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      We all had the same thought

    • @tuhtty
      @tuhtty ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Was going to say the same thing

  • @samfrost212
    @samfrost212 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Speaking of chili bases you can make ahead, I've gotten great results from using your ranchero sauce recipe as a chili base. And it's great on eggs, too! Thanks for the great content

  • @bigbird2451
    @bigbird2451 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best of both worlds. And crazy as it sounds, both are good. Well done Sir!

  • @Raxi1218
    @Raxi1218 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Been waiting for this video forever. Found your Best Ever Chili recipe last year and I've made it so many times already for late night eats, for my partner, and for friends and family. Thanks, Kenji!!!

  • @ghoulish6125
    @ghoulish6125 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Hey Kenji, know how much you care about your children's privacy, so I thought I'd mention your phone around 7:02.
    I'm unsure if this has happened before, or if you care about this particular incident too much since you edited and posted this video, but I thought I'd chime in regardless.
    Thanks for all that you do.
    edit: I also like the last minute decision to declare war upon Texas. I like your style.

    • @okami_sk7200
      @okami_sk7200 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Happened around the 2:30 minute mark too. Just to let you know Kenji

    • @mohameds3492
      @mohameds3492 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      ^ for visibility

    • @GeezNutz
      @GeezNutz ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@mohameds3492 ^

  • @kelynmyers
    @kelynmyers ปีที่แล้ว

    Kenji you are an awesome person. Thanks for the vids! I love your sense of humor.

  • @cryptocruiser4179
    @cryptocruiser4179 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another Fabulous Show!

  • @jepolch
    @jepolch ปีที่แล้ว

    I made it today with brisket. It was out of this world. I have three helpings left. Thanks Kenji!

  • @somechrisguy
    @somechrisguy ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I've watched your American Stew video countless times and have used it as a base for steak pies dozens of times now to my family's delight. I was so happy to see this video from you with so many parallels. When you referenced that video I felt like you were talking directly to me haha.
    So many great tips and techniques as usual, I absolutely love this video. I was laughing so hard at the end when you put the beans in. 10/10 can't wait to make this

  • @nylepatel9243
    @nylepatel9243 ปีที่แล้ว

    great vid Kenji!!

  • @MetalYoshiProGamer
    @MetalYoshiProGamer ปีที่แล้ว +22

    This looks amazing! I'm loving the recipes in The Food Lab and The Wok (Korean Fried Chicken is life changing!)! I have a chili cook-off coming up at work and want to try making this - but Korean style with gochujang. I don't know if you'll see this, but I would love your input on how to make the best East Meets West Chile con Carne. Thank you for all you do!

  • @metachronos
    @metachronos ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Not only is Kenji a master of the kitchen, his trolling skills are also incredibly powerful.

    • @nubcake67
      @nubcake67 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      "Go onto the Italian subreddit and post a picture of carbonara made with heavy cream."
      Kenji is a God amongst us mere mortals.

    • @jeanniebrooks
      @jeanniebrooks 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Silly!

  • @littlenikke4704
    @littlenikke4704 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ha! It's currently -30C. We let stock or chilli (or anything you want to skim fat off of) to near room temperature, then stick it out on the back porch. Takes less than 20 mins to congeal the fat for removal.

    • @lisabishop133
      @lisabishop133 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love my Adirondack fridge, 😆

  • @beastinshow2362
    @beastinshow2362 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love your videos Kenji. I've been a hobby chef all my life, cooking's my passion, and I swear I learn something new from every video of yours that I watch.
    Hope to follow you for many years to come :)

  • @kimwiser445
    @kimwiser445 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for the details!! Information like storing the chilies in the freezer is very helpful to cooks like me.

  • @aaronhutton1165
    @aaronhutton1165 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for continuing to make and share these videos. Most of us don't comment thanks but know me and my friends hope you never change how you make these.

  • @Booth_
    @Booth_ ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow looks amazing!!!

  • @darren8269
    @darren8269 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant! Thank you so much. It is great having your TH-cam channel available. More power to you. Two thumbs up 👍👍

  • @D-Z321
    @D-Z321 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    22:00 another trick is to take a ladle or 2 full of the broth and mix it in a bowl with the masa and then add back to the chili pot…

  • @risasklutteredkitchen1293
    @risasklutteredkitchen1293 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Never thought to sear when the meat is in larger pieces. I will try that. Great tip, Kenji.

  • @ComplacentOtter
    @ComplacentOtter ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh damn! You added the beans. Good luck. Thanks for posting this looks great! Gonna totally try it!

  • @gingermann19
    @gingermann19 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    There's a real rewarding experience when you watch the video to then cook it for the family and watch them love it. Thanks Kenji!!

  • @tomelko
    @tomelko ปีที่แล้ว +17

    It's -2f here in Minnesota. Can't thank you enough for this!

    • @BaconWraped
      @BaconWraped ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Fellow Minnesotan here, I had the same thought! Stay warm neighbor!

    • @claicatto3284
      @claicatto3284 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’m in St Paul!

    • @roenaboat1
      @roenaboat1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me too, thinking the same thing!!!

    • @rumbleinthekitchen_Amy
      @rumbleinthekitchen_Amy ปีที่แล้ว

      Also in Saint Paul and thinking this needs to happen this weekend. This cold needs to stop!

  • @theobillios6453
    @theobillios6453 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done for your work thanks from Australia

  • @theroguetomato5362
    @theroguetomato5362 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'll definitely try this. Great video, thanks.

  • @Benjrozen
    @Benjrozen ปีที่แล้ว

    That stock looks really good 😋😋😋

  • @thewilmoB
    @thewilmoB ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the best things about the POV format is the perfect sound

  • @kevinwhite4079
    @kevinwhite4079 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm a chile cook from Texas. Respect.

  • @bkslugga10
    @bkslugga10 ปีที่แล้ว

    technique, winging it, humor and doggy & delish. can't ask for more.

  • @wittye1
    @wittye1 ปีที่แล้ว

    I made your Serious Eats recipe yesterday! I actually tried searching TH-cam to see if you had made a video on it. Now I’m in luck

  • @JamboFox
    @JamboFox ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Kenji! Big fan here! I’ve got some of your books! Started following around your ATK and Serious Eats days! I even bought Meathead’s book because you were mentioned! lol! I like Texas chili but would you please do a video of your Best Chili Ever!
    Thanks for the inspiration over the years,
    Jay Fox

  • @dennystrat7216
    @dennystrat7216 ปีที่แล้ว

    As someone that has made your recipe on SE on three separate occasions I've been looking forward to this video for a long time!

  • @vincentbrennan9614
    @vincentbrennan9614 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kenji im gonna make this real simple sir THANK YOU!!

  • @emilletich
    @emilletich 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    He's good. Just real cooking with what you have. The man shops at Safeway. Love the realness, including the bean addition at the end. You got to extend those meals, especially with kids. Food is expensive. Reminds me of my father, who lived in the kitchen keeping us fed (RIP, dad).
    Kenji, your kids will love you for this, and remember all these meals. I guarantee it.

  • @ranoutofcharact
    @ranoutofcharact ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loving the Splatoon colored joycons for the Switch off to the side, cool recipe!

  • @FloraJoannaK
    @FloraJoannaK ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks great! Not using any tomato was new to me. I'll give that a shot...

  • @curtisbailey78
    @curtisbailey78 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I knew Kenji would enjoy The Last Jedi because he's a man of taste and distinction.

  • @spencermccombs1044
    @spencermccombs1044 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love that hes got the switch in the background

  • @Laserbeams_
    @Laserbeams_ ปีที่แล้ว

    I love a good twist ending.

  • @LiverpoolTX
    @LiverpoolTX ปีที่แล้ว +166

    I accidentally won my girlfriend's (at the time) office chili competition with this recipe lol So good!

    • @thepolticalone961
      @thepolticalone961 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      How did you know the recipe?

    • @carnifex2005
      @carnifex2005 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      @@thepolticalone961 Serious Eats

    • @capers72424
      @capers72424 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      How does one accidentally win? I need to do that more often!

    • @MrVovansim
      @MrVovansim ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@thepolticalone961 it's the recipe from Kevin Malone. The trick is to undercook the onions.

    • @bennoe5715
      @bennoe5715 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I have modified this recipe a bit and am 2-1 in the annual office chili cook off. Year I lost was to a chicken queso chili that was essentially a spicy cheese dip with chicken… still bitter.

  • @CJ-pu8mp
    @CJ-pu8mp 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome-i love this kind of chili ❤🎉

  • @lb6135
    @lb6135 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Nice recipe, I add dried mushroom powder to mine for umami and also Worcestershire sauce instead of fish sauce to lower the sodium level. Cocoa powder is another good idea.

    • @Jonpoo1
      @Jonpoo1 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I think people add coffee too sometimes.

  • @clarencehopkins7832
    @clarencehopkins7832 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent stuff bro

  • @danielwerger5641
    @danielwerger5641 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good one Kenji...!!!

  • @warmachine5835
    @warmachine5835 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the stinger. I treat my chili as a catch-all dish. The base stays the same, but if something strikes my fancy as sounding like it'll taste good, throw it in. Never been disappointed. And you can't forget the cider vinegar/liquor/bitters finishers. The aromatic brings the whole thing together at the end.

  • @himanishganjoo3117
    @himanishganjoo3117 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very similar to a North Indian/Pakistani stew called a nihari, except in the nihari you thicken it with a slurry and add a wider variety of spices. Nihari is usually cooked overnight and had for breakfast, usually with bone-in meat.

  • @cucciafr68
    @cucciafr68 ปีที่แล้ว

    Similar to the way I make my chili, based on Binging with Babish's Kevin's chili from the Office. And since I was on keto when I made it I also did it sans beans. I can't wait to try it this way, specifically with browning the meat before cutting it.

  • @zantomun
    @zantomun ปีที่แล้ว

    One of my favorite foods; could eat chili every day. Thanks for sharing!

  • @acelaya352
    @acelaya352 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your channel and was excited to see my state represented! Your recipe looks delicious as always but I have a few notes from my local experience growing up all up and down North, Central, and South Texas.
    • I've rarely seen it called "Chili con Carne" or "Red Chili" here. We don't have Green Chili in Texas like out west of here so it's just "Chili". Perhaps it's different out west closer to New Mexico.
    • My family's recipe calls for dark beer in addition to chicken or beef broth in the braising process.
    • My family uses dried Anchos and Pasillas as the dry chilis.
    • I like to add canned chipotles in adobo, the brand doesn't matter much they are all pretty similar. It adds some rich smokiness and a little extra heat.
    • Finally I like to add a fresh bell pepper to my chili paste. Most of it gets lost in the braising process but it still leaves a lingering bit of freshness.
    • If Masa can't be found, corn starch is a decent alternative that's more desirable than flour.
    • I save some of my spices and paste for the last 30 minutes. It helps keep the spices vibrant in the end product.
    • Finally when it's plated we typically top with fresh, diced white onion and maybe some sharp cheddar. I personally also like to draw an "x" over the bowl with plain yellow mustard.

  • @Houndzee
    @Houndzee ปีที่แล้ว

    Can’t wait to make this. Easy!

  • @junejhunkie
    @junejhunkie ปีที่แล้ว

    I was going through my podcasts today and was happy to hear Chuck from Stuff you should know gave you a shoutout Kenji. He pointed what I liked about your channel. The way you breakdown how and why food tastes a certain way. The Fried Chicken episode if you’ve curious.

  • @Zyrog
    @Zyrog ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this video was a rollercoaster of emotions

  • @kennyrosenyc
    @kennyrosenyc 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You can sear chunks easily. Most of the liquid that is released from meat is water. If you turn the heat down as soon as you put the meat in the pan (after getting it roaring hot) to, say, medium high that water will boil off and your meat will sear very easily. Even ground beef. It also gets the benefit if soaking in its own juices for a bit longer. 'Flap Meat' is generally called that because that's what's on the case when it comes in (it's not called Sirloin Tip), when I was a butcher at Whole Foods, we used that for Skirt Steak 99% of the time.

  • @banksta3
    @banksta3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I initially learned almost everything I know about braising from Aaron Sanchez's Chili Colorado video, but I will say that today I realized that I don't brown my meat well enough. I usually just color it a bit, and am robbing myself of that beautiful maillard reaction. But that recipe is a little bit involved.
    This is essentially a simpler version of that, and I can't wait to make it.

  • @spritelink
    @spritelink 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So glad the dog made an appearance and got a little treat❤

  • @theunhappyzombie
    @theunhappyzombie ปีที่แล้ว

    This was so delicious

  • @arthurboehm
    @arthurboehm ปีที่แล้ว

    Always a pleasure: being part of a pluperfect working kitchen.

  • @stevecagle2317
    @stevecagle2317 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I made a Texas Red a couple of days ago in the same way. I used Ancho, Guajillo and chipotle Morita Chilis but the rest was very close. I chose no beans, but I put them into my ground beef chili. I subscribed based on seeing this one video... If you do Texas Red this well, I want to see other recipes too.👍

  • @AscendtionArc
    @AscendtionArc ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this.

  • @CptVein
    @CptVein ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ha! Went to the supermarket and bought everything to make a bean chili before seeing this video.
    I would love to see your take on a bean chili.

  • @m1n3craftPCtut0r1al
    @m1n3craftPCtut0r1al ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Seeing you crowd the pan filled me such joy as a home cook. I don’t religiously follow your videos, and I’m sure you do lots of what would be considered cooking “faux pas” but this is the first I’ve noticed; it makes me feel more able to tackle recipes that I wont be able to do everything perfectly. I often spend ages in the kitchen prepping and ensuring stuff like crowd control at the detriment of my time and joy.

  • @niftytubeman
    @niftytubeman ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Electric spice grinder -- clean by buzzing a T-spoon of rice.
    Toss the pulverized rice in the chili or stew to thicken.

  • @AdamOmidpanah
    @AdamOmidpanah ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My Texan grandma served beans as a side to her chili con carne. But she also watched the entire OJ trial and was convinced of his innocence. Take everything with a grain of salt.

  • @edb8120
    @edb8120 ปีที่แล้ว

    Meat and chilies is chili, add tomato and beans to make chili soup. And I like the soup better, but will eat any of it.
    Living in the north getting good chilies is difficult. I have relied on Mexene for 50 years.
    I love how casual your kitchen is.
    Nothing fancy just great food.

  • @Cristian.Cortez
    @Cristian.Cortez ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That grease on top is the perfect thing to use for making enchilada gravy

  • @waynegordon2628
    @waynegordon2628 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Texas Red is a descendant of an Austrian goulash. Different from ground meat chili. No beans. You put your chunks on saltines when you eat it. Serve with a cold bottle of beer, Big Red or Dr. Pepper for the kids.

  • @brendonlloyd4948
    @brendonlloyd4948 ปีที่แล้ว

    YES he finally made chili!!

  • @davidciombor725
    @davidciombor725 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kenji, love the content as always. Quick question, I have a recipe for a green pork chili, would you recommend searing the shoulder in steaks then cubing the same way as you've shown in this video? Thanks!

  • @nilkilnilkil
    @nilkilnilkil ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes bro