Anyone make the OTT chili recipe from this site?

JohnfromKentucky

https://biggreenegg.com/recipes/over-the-top-chili/

Thinking of making this tomorrow but haven't ever made it before. I heard that you can get the grease off using paper towels. Was wondering if this was a good recipe?

EggNorth

Have not tried that recipe, but ‘over the top’ is the only way I make chili.   I don’t fuss much on the meat just hamburger with salt and pepper, and let the oak smoke take care of the rest.

https://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1218950/chili-and-pizza

if you give it a try, please post the results.

JohnfromKentucky

I will. The only thing is, the recipe says to use their cast iron dutch oven, which is 5.5qts. I don't know if mine is that big.

stv8r

No beans in chili

EggNorth

JohnfromKentucky said:

I will. The only thing is, the recipe says to use their cast iron dutch oven, which is 5.5qts. I don't know if mine is that big.

I find the BGE recipe listed is way too complicated, also do not like recipes that list a specific spice blend (coffee rub) that they expect you to have/buy.  

I do use 1 can of kidney beans, rinsed.   This is why I’m not welcomed in Texas    Also a must in my chili is a can of water chestnuts, it adds a wonderful texture and crunch.

Use the pot you have and have a go at it.  Just remember to leave space to add the meat afterwards, speaking from experience on that.

Stormbringer

Also the only way I make chilli, this is how I do with ... the extra Red Eye Express gives it a nice kick. https://thecooksdigest.co.uk/2017/08/04/over-the-top-smoked-chili/

lkapigian

JohnfromKentucky said:

https://biggreenegg.com/recipes/over-the-top-chili/

Thinking of making this tomorrow but haven't ever made it before. I heard that you can get the grease off using paper towels. Was wondering if this was a good recipe?

a few slices of bread laid in the top of pot/pan de-fats chili quite well 

JohnfromKentucky

Stormbringer said:

Also the only way I make chilli, this is how I do with ... the extra Red Eye Express gives it a nice kick. https://thecooksdigest.co.uk/2017/08/04/over-the-top-smoked-chili/

hmmm....now I'm like...do I follow the one on BGE site or yours? I don't have the spice and I bought the ones off the recipe on BGE site so I could adapt it. 

JohnfromKentucky

question about wine....this recipe calls for beef broth but @Stormbringer
calls for wine.  Never made chili with wine, how will that affect flavor?

Yno

Wine makes everything better!

Langner91

JohnfromKentucky said:

question about wine....this recipe calls for beef broth but @Stormbringer
calls for wine.  Never made chili with wine, how will that affect flavor?

It depends on whether you use it as an ingredient or as an appetizer...

Stormbringer

JohnfromKentucky said:

Stormbringer said:

Also the only way I make chilli, this is how I do with ... the extra Red Eye Express gives it a nice kick. https://thecooksdigest.co.uk/2017/08/04/over-the-top-smoked-chili/

hmmm....now I'm like...do I follow the one on BGE site or yours? I don't have the spice and I bought the ones off the recipe on BGE site so I could adapt it. 

or ... as you have the ingredients for the one from the BGE site ... make that, then make my one with wine later and see which you prefer.

JohnfromKentucky

I'm mixing both sort of and see what happens.

I'm now at the "come on egg...heat up" stage. This is my weakness...waiting and trying to get it up to temp. Just 275 is all I'm asking!

kl8ton

The OTT method can be applied in many situations. I've used it regularly. Sure to elevate any chili you are making. Fun too. 

bluebird66

OTT is the only way I make chili.

JohnfromKentucky

and it's done. I put it up because my wife already had dinner planned. Besides, a day of rest and it'll taste even better.

Here's a pic pre-meat





I used 90/10 lean meat. It didn't really crumble. 

JohnfromKentucky

1st thing my wife asked after eating some was if I added the chili seasoning....I knew I forgot something.
She didn't care for it, said it tasted too much tomatoes. I don't mind it, but yeah, it's basically thick beef stew that has a bunch of tomatoes.

Might try it again with different recipe in a month or two

PoppasGrill

Looks good to me, I’d eat it.
Everyone has their preferences, no matter the cook.
Take it and make it your own.

EggNorth

For the meat, I just take it from the package and I do not compress or shape it, so it's still loose raw,   then when cooked, I shave 'against the grain'.  I also add chili sauce, either home made or store bought.

The one I make is tomato based, which both myself and wife like.   It freezes well also so we are usually good for a few months.