Best 5 Daves Old Fashioned Chili Recipes

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"Dave's Old Fashioned Chili" is a classic American dish that is known for its hearty and flavorful taste. With its combination of juicy ground beef, savory spices, and a rich tomato base, this iconic chili has become a favorite among home cooks and chili enthusiasts alike. This article aims to guide you through the culinary journey of creating the perfect "Dave's Old Fashioned Chili." We will explore variations, step-by-step cooking instructions, and tips for achieving that authentic chili flavor that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned chili connoisseur or a novice cook looking to impress your family and friends, this article will provide you with all the knowledge and inspiration you need to master this classic recipe.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

DAVE "THE COOKER'S" CHILI



Dave

This chili has great flavor with medium heat. It's best when made the day before, refrigerated overnight, and then reheated over medium heat until it begins to simmer again.

Provided by DavetheCooker

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Pork Chili Recipes

Time 2h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 pound beef top sirloin, diced
1 pound pork butt, diced
1 pinch chili-lime seasoning (such as Tajin®)
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle lager-style beer
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup diced roasted red peppers
1 cup water
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
¼ cup chili powder (such as Gebhardt®)
1 tablespoon chili-lime seasoning (such as Tajin®)
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 bay leaves
1 (15 ounce) can chili beans, drained and rinsed

Steps:

  • Combine beef and pork in a large skillet over medium-high heat; season with 1 pinch chili-lime seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook and stir until meat is evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain excess grease.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir onion, jalapeno pepper, and garlic until onion is softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir beef-pork mixture into onion mixture; add diced tomatoes with juice, beer, tomato sauce, roasted red peppers, water, tomato paste, chili powder, 1 tablespoon chili-lime seasoning, cumin, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, cayenne pepper, and bay leaves.
  • Bring tomato-meat mixture to a boil, add chili beans, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.9 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Cholesterol 45.2 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 22.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 1293.7 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

DAVE'S OLD FASHIONED CHILI



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I have a 1994 edition of Colorado Cooks for Education. There are over 400 celebrity contributors, one of which is Dave Thomas, founder of Wendy's. Here is his recipe for chili. I think it's different than what is served today! I have not tried this recipe to compare, but thought it would be interesting to include it for all us chili fans.

Provided by Toni in Colorado

Categories     Meat

Time 1h15m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 lbs ground beef
1 quart tomato juice
29 ounces tomato puree (1 large can)
15 ounces kidney beans (1 can dark red, drained)
15 ounces beans (1 can small red beans, drained)
1 1/2 cups onions, chopped (1 medium onion)
1/2 cup celery, diced
1/4 cup chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • In a frying pan, brown ground beef. Drain. Add remaining ingredients and drained ground beef into a 6 quart pot. Cover and simmer 1 to 1 1/2 hours, stirring every 15 minutes.
  • A note added: "Dave likes to add fresh, chopped onions on top of his chili serving.".
  • My note: I'm guessing that by "small red beans" he meant pinto beans.
  • This yields 16 (8 ounce) servings.

DAVE'S CHILI



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We love to make chili together, and we usually play around with it all day, adding this and that, and it is never the same, but today's batch was exceptional so I thought I would put it here for future reference. The original recipe is supposedly from Conway Twitty that my husband obtained from an anesthesiologist he was working with at the time. Conway supposedly won a Texas chili cook-off with it. But this is our version of his great recipe that has evolved over the years. It's a little hot/spicy, but you can adjust the amount of seasonings if you want it milder. Feel free to play around with it. Hope you enjoy. Someday I'll post the original of Conway's chili recipe. NOTE: I have updated this recipe with a few changes including not draining the beans and using only 1 can of Rotel. And in the directions to add extra water as needed. I like the added flavor of not draining the beans. :)

Provided by Nimz_

Categories     Meat

Time 3h25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 -4 lbs ground beef
4 tablespoons olive oil
8 cups water
8 -10 dried chili pods
10 garlic cloves, minced
2 bay leaves
3 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
2 -4 tablespoons Mexican chili powder (start with 2 and increase to suit your taste buds)
3 tablespoons flour
6 teaspoons cornmeal
1/4 cup water
1 (16 ounce) can dark red kidney beans (more to taste)
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can pinto beans (more to taste)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can petite cut diced tomatoes (more to taste, Note ( To kick this up a little more use 1 10 oz cans of Rotel)

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot.
  • Add the hamburger meat (or double ground brisket if using) and brown; drain off excess fat).
  • Add the minced garlic, 8 cups of water and the dried chili pods and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for an hour.
  • Remove the chili pods and any stems that may have fallen off the pods.
  • Add the bay leaves through the Mexican Chili Powder and stir.
  • To thicken the chili, mix the flour and cornmeal with 1/4 cup of water until smooth, then add to the chili and stir well.
  • Add the Beans and Tomatoes.
  • Mix well and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2-2 1/2 hours. The longer it cooks the better it gets. Add a little water as it cooks down. :).
  • NOTE: If it gets too thick, just add a little water. We serve this with cheddar cheese or chopped onions on top and crackers or cornbread.

CLASSIC CHILI



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Mom's homemade chili recipe was the best! She knew just the right ingredients to put her 'stamp' on it. I could eat it with my eyes closed and know it was hers. It amazed me that she could put it together in so little time. -Marjorie Carey, Alamosa, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 2h

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 pounds ground beef
2 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup water
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 to 2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
Tortilla chips, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or large soup kettle, saute green pepper, onions and celery in oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Add ground beef and cook until browned; drain. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add kidney beans. Simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes longer. If desired, serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 708mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

OLD MAMA'S FASHIONED CHILI



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This spooky chili is great for Halloween dinner! Keep warm on the stove and the little ones can eat anytime during trick-or-treat activities.

Provided by Elizabeth, Old Mama

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Beef Chili Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ground beef
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, undrained
2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, undrained
2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes, undrained
2 green bell peppers, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 yellow onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (1.25 ounce) package chili seasoning mix, or to taste
1 dash hot sauce, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook and stir ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until crumbly and browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Stir drained ground beef, black beans, kidney beans, tomatoes, green bell peppers, yellow onion, garlic, and chili seasoning together in a large pot over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are slightly tender and chili is heated through, 15 to 20 minutes. Season with hot sauce, salt, and ground black pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.1 calories, Carbohydrate 46.7 g, Cholesterol 34.8 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 16.4 g, Protein 23.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 1312.5 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Brown the ground beef and sausage thoroughly before adding it to the chili.
  • Use a variety of beans in your chili, such as kidney beans, black beans, and pinto beans.
  • Add vegetables to your chili, such as onions, peppers, and tomatoes.
  • Season your chili with chili powder, cumin, oregano, and salt and pepper.
  • Simmer your chili for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Serve your chili with your favorite toppings, such as cheese, sour cream, and onions.

Conclusion:

Dave's Old Fashioned Chili is a hearty, flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold day. With its combination of ground beef, sausage, beans, vegetables, and spices, this chili is sure to satisfy everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy meal, give Dave's Old Fashioned Chili a try. You won't be disappointed.

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