Appalachian chili, a hearty and flavorful dish deeply rooted in the Appalachian region of the United States, has captivated taste buds for generations. This unique culinary creation, often passed down through families, showcases the region's rich culinary heritage and embodies the spirit of Appalachian cuisine. With its blend of spices, tender meat, and hearty beans, Appalachian chili stands as a testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the Appalachian people. This article aims to guide you through the culinary journey of creating this delectable dish, providing insights into its history, variations, and essential ingredients, allowing you to savor the essence of Appalachian culture and bring the taste of the mountains to your table.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
LAUREN'S CINCINNATI CHILI
I have searched far and wide for a recipe that compares to Goldstar or Skyline chili, to no avail. Finally, I took a number of decent recipes and blended them together with the help of a former Goldstar Chili employee. It's still not the same, but it feeds my cravings. The most important things about the chili is how you prepare the beef and the cinnamon and chocolate. I recommend refrigerating the chili overnight. It always tastes better the next day.
Provided by Lauren
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Chili Without Beans Recipes
Time 3h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cook the beef and onion in a large skillet over medium high heat, breaking up beef into tiny pieces, just until meat is no longer pink. Drain and place in a large Dutch oven or slow cooker. Stir in the water, garlic, cumin, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, tomato sauce, and chocolate. Simmer over medium low heat for 3 to 5 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.2 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Cholesterol 78.1 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 808.2 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
AUSH (AFGHANI CHILI)
This is a delicious and exotic alternative to American-style chili. It's not too spicy, but combines intriguing flavors. I adapted this recipe from a traditional Afghani family favorite. It may be cooked in a slow cooker, Dutch oven, or soup pot. Try it also with ground lamb or ground turkey.
Provided by Bonnie C
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Beef Chili Recipes
Time 3h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat; remove with slotted spoon to a large pot; reserving drippings in the skillet. Cook and stir the onion in the reserved drippings until golden brown; remove with slotted spoon and add to beef in the pot. Stir the tomatoes with juice, garlic, red pepper, cumin, chili powder, mint, garam masala, garbanzo beans, and spinach into the beef mixture and place the pot over low heat; simmer 3 to 6 hours.
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the fettuccini, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink. Stir into the chili along with the sour cream and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 613.2 calories, Carbohydrate 78.6 g, Cholesterol 64.2 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 8.8 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 466.7 mg, Sugar 7.1 g
APPALACHIAN CHILI
I specialize in preparing Appalachian dishes, which, simply put, utilize common ingredients and produces a lot of flavor and feeds many people on a small budget. This chili tastes great, is easy to prepare and can also be served over spaghetti if desired. This is what you would call "Grandma's chili."
Provided by Bone Man
Categories Beans
Time 2h20m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- In a large cooking pot, pour in the beef and chicken broth and crumble in the burger.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Add all other ingedients, except for the beans and the spaghetti, stirring after adding each one.
- Once the chili begins to boil, reduce the heat so that it will boil slowly with the lid on.
- Allow the chili to slowly boil for 90 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the beans after 90 minutes and allow the chili to continue the slow boil for another 30 minutes.
- If desired, Prepare the spaghetti separately, boiling in water per package directions, and set aside, covered.
- Serve either in medium-sized bowls with saltines or oyster crackers available at the table or, portion out the chili over the spaghetti on large plates.
GULF COAST ALLIGATOR CHILI
Steps:
- Soak alligator in buttermilk in a container, refrigerated, overnight.
- Transfer alligator to a colander and rinse all the buttermilk off the meat. Let it completely drain or pat dry with a paper towel.
- Saute the alligator and ground pork together with the vegetable oil in a large stockpot on medium heat until the meats start to brown and release liquid, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove the cooked meat to a bowl to separate it from the liquid fat. Keeping the fat on medium heat, add the onions, celery, bell pepper and garlic, followed by the chipotles, jalapenos and serranos. Sweat this mixture down until onions turn clear.
- Add diced tomatoes. At this point, you will have a bit of liquid from all the fats and vegetables. Stir in 1/2 cup flour (or more, if desired) to thicken up the liquid and absorb the fats. Stir in the chicken stock, followed by the tomato sauce. Add the drained ranch beans, although this step is optional, depending on whether you want beans in
- your chili (hint: we always do). Cook, stirring regularly, until the pot hits a low boil. Add the alligator and pork mixture, along with half the beer. Stir in the cayenne, chili powder, cumin, turmeric, paprika, black pepper and salt. Reduce the heat to very low, then cover pot and simmer, stirring every 10 minutes or so to keep the chili from sticking to the bottom, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
- Though you could actually serve this dish now, as it will taste great, we truly feel that refrigerating and reheating it again adds to "the leftover effect" which allows the flavors to really marinate and come out to a noticeable degree. Remove pot from heat and set to the side until chili hits room temperature. Refrigerate overnight. When ready to serve, just reheat slowly (up to a low boil), stirring in the remaining beer to loosen up the dish. Garnish with green onions, Cheddar, sour cream and hot sauce. We always garnish the chili with our signature Dixie Fried Blue Crab and Corn Hush Puppies.
KENTUCKY CHILI
This chili is extra special with noodles stirred in. I love it so much I named it after my home state.-Tina Sullivan, Cornith, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 35m
Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomato juice, water, chili beans, chili powder, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes., Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and stir into chili.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 606mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 16g protein.
APPALACHIAN CUCUMBER AND ONION SALAD
cucumbers and onions in brine, popular throughout appaliachia, tastes good and super easy. good recipe for kids, no cooking
Provided by Hillbilly Fusion
Categories Onions
Time 10m
Yield 1 serving bowl, 4-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Make a brine of equal parts water and vinegar, then sugar to taste.
- Slice cucumbers and onions into brine. Make sure you have enough brine to cover all of the slices.
- Set in the 'kelvinator' overnight, LOL.
- Serve chilled.
- Brine can be reused one time only.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 37, Fat 0.1, Sodium 6, Carbohydrate 6.3, Fiber 1, Sugar 2.9, Protein 0.9
Tips:
- Prep is key: Searing the meat and sautéing the vegetables add a layer of flavor to the chili. Don't skip these steps!
- Spice it up: The recipe given is a mild to medium chili. Add more cayenne or crushed red pepper for a spicier chili.
- Use a variety of beans: The recipe calls for kidney beans, but feel free to use black beans, pinto beans, or a mix of beans.
- Make it vegetarian: Omit the ground beef and use vegetable broth instead of beef broth. Add extra vegetables, such as bell peppers or corn.
- Serve with your favorite toppings: Grated cheese, sour cream, diced avocado, and chopped cilantro are all great options.
Conclusion:
Appalachian chili is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is sure to become a favorite. So next time you're looking for a comforting and delicious meal, give Appalachian chili a try!
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