Betty's Family Favorite Chili with Beans Recipe

[programedmind]

definitely going to try this recipe, hope they come out good with my home made beans. good video thaks betty =)

[patience812]

Dear Betty,

Thanks for this wonderful recipe. I want to make this chili and stick to the amounts you used. Can I freeze what's left for future use? Will it taste the same? Thanks alot.

[bettyskitchen]

@patience812 You may freeze the chile. Just thaw it and reheat. You may want to add some water when you heat it up.

--Betty :)

[patience812]

@bettyskitchen I made it last night and it is AWESOME! Soo good! I like mine really hot but my hubby can't tolerate hot food so I ate mine with Louisiana Hot Sauce and it was great! Very rich, very tasty and perfect as a winter dinner! I ended up freezing two large containers! And yes, brown sugar gives it a unique taste! Thanks for the recipe! Can you please make us a traditional gumbo dish? May be after the holidays? Thanks in advance.

[bettyskitchen]

@patience812 Thanks for your sweet comment! Yes, I will plan on making a gumbo dish after the beginning of the next year.

--Betty :)

[Filo011]

please re upload with higher resolution :D

[afn47594]

I prefer to put green bell pepper in my chili.

[margaret928]

great recipe. I made your cincinnati chili and this one and they are both awesome. Thank you :)

[bettyskitchen]

@margaret928 Thanks for your great feedback! I really appreciate it!

--Betty :)

[IKUIFGLO]

Thanks Betty! This is going to be the first time I ever make re-fried beans. I"m going to make them in the crock pot using chicken broth, whole onion (which I"ll remove before smashing beans), garlic, and jalapeno pepper with some salt. I don't have any Cumin or I'd add that too. I"ll let you know tomorrow how it turned out.

[IKUIFGLO]

Hi Betty, I wish you could show us how to make re-fried beans in a crock pot. I came across this recipe looking for re-fried beans. I have a pretty good idea how it's done, Only was wondering if it's necessary to add lard to the beans after mashing them. I don't want to add lard, it sounds gross:( Thanks Betty for always giving us great cooking tips.

[bettyskitchen]

@IKUIFGLO Lard is part of the traditional recipe; however, I think you can get by without it. If you have a recipe to follow, just use the recipe and leave out the lard.

--Betty :)

[margaret928]

could you put that into a crock pot? 

[bettyskitchen]

@margaret928 Yes, you won't need as much liquid, though.

--Betty :)

[mal82]

Greetings from Poland, thx for recipe. 

[10pdf]

Tks for a quick reply ur the best cook on YouTube channel very polite and very helpful with detailed recipes just wished human beings were helpeful to each other in whatever gift v have from god.god bless u Betty and Rick ta

[bettyskitchen]

@10pdf You're welcome!

--Betty :)

[10pdf]

Sorry another question is tomato sauce same as ketchup as v get chop tomatoes in can in Australia sorry for all the questions ta

[bettyskitchen]

@10pdf tomato sauce is not the same as ketchup. Ketchup is sweet and thick; tomato sauce tastes like tomato juice; it generally has some salt and other seasonings, but it is basically sauce made from tomatoes.

--Betty :)

[10pdf]

Hi Betty can I use Mexican bean can and refried beans to make chili never tried making so wil make it some time hopefully it's ok to use Mexican beans can hehe u tc bless you ta

[bettyskitchen]

@10pdf Canned Mexican beans and refried beans would be wonderful in this recipe!

--Betty :)

[mtc7]

Love your videos Betty! And I'm certainly trying this one. But come on now... you can't seriously expect us to believe that you've been married for almost 40 years.

[bettyskitchen]

@mtc7 Just buy dried pinto beans in a bag. There will be instructions on the bag, such as soaking the beans overnight, draining them, covering them with water, salting them and recommended cooking time. Do all of this before you make the chili and it will be great!

--Betty :)

[alinaiubi]

Betty, your recipes are a treasure in one's kitchen. My husband hasn't stopped praising the chili I made following your recipe. God bless you and Rick for the wonderful channel you have created here on YT!

[bettyskitchen]

@alinaiubi Thanks for your lovely comment and feedback on the chili! I really appreciate it!

--Betty :)

[beloit22]

@bettyskitchen Betty, I notice you use can beans for most of your "bean" recipe's...I'd like to use This recipe' with "Fresh" beans....What do I do?

[ElDuderino909]

YES I been looking for this. :P

Thanks Betty ur so awesome :D

[ironman1438]

When i BBQ hamburgers i  grill extra to make chili with the next day

[bettyskitchen]

@ironman1438 That sounds great!

--Betty :)

[cmammlj]

Yummy ! 

[Engineer245]

As with all chilli it is always better the next day. lol. I forgot to mention that when we make a large amount of chilli that last several days we pour it over seasoned pastas on the additional days. We have also tried it on rice but did not like that as much as the pastas. We learned this on a visit to Cinncinati. I guess the pasta recepe is called Cinncinati Style! We also add various type of shretted cheeze over the top sometimes!

[bettyskitchen]

@Engineer245 You have some really good ideas here! Thanks for sharing your tips!

--Betty :)

[cozzyk]

@Engineer245 Yep hubs loves it over pasta. But then he is italian lol.

[Engineer245]

I use molases instead of the brown sugar. About one teaspoon per pound of meat. I also add a teaspoon of Sage per lb of meat. To kick it up a notch I added ground hatch pepper and a minced chipolte chillis that we purchase on our annual trip through New Mexico. Personally we like beans in our chilli but I guess Texas style has no beans.

[bettyskitchen]

@Engineer245 The added molasses, sage, and peppers sound wonderful for chili!

--Betty :)

[faithbringshope]

this is similar to my recipe which has taken me years to perfect also. have u considered adding beer...that was an upgrade to my original and really adds some nice flavor. I add it to the ground beef mixture and simmer down a bit before adding to the beans. I also like to use brown beans in the can...like maple or molasses..but if i use sweet beans i don't add sugar...I have used brown beans in tomatoe also instead along with the kidney beans too of course.

[bettyskitchen]

@faithbringshope I have heard of adding beer to chili, but I have never tried it--I will check it out next time!  The flavored beans sound good, too! Thanks for your lovely comment!

--Betty :)

[faithbringshope]

this is similar to my recipe which has taken me years to perfect also. have u considered adding beer...that was an upgrade to my original and really adds some nice flavor. I add it to the ground beef mixture and simmer down a bit before adding to the beans. I also like to use brown beans in the can...like maple or molasses..but if i use sweet beans i don't add sugar...I have used brown beans in tomatoe also instead along with the kidney beans too of course.

[LucLeFou]

Could I make this..without the beans..lol

[bettyskitchen]

@LucLeFou You definitely chili without beans. Just use the same spices and cook it into a meat sauce.

--Betty :)

[GenericName007]

I'm actually making this right now as I type this...what temperature do you leave it on for the 4 hours, medium? low? Thanks Betty! :)

[bettyskitchen]

@GenericName007

Bring it to a boil on medium heat, then turn to low and simmer for the rest of the time. Enjoy!

[realisticfacto]

Shouldn't the beans be drained?

[1nalawest]

i love this

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks! I have refined this chili over a period of 40 years! This is the way my family loves it!

--Betty :)

[keithclaxon123]

Im trying this recipe today only differant i added beer...what can you add to make this liquid thicker if you added to much water ....thanks...i use to live in austin tx...love this video Betty 5 Stars! :)

[bettyskitchen]

One thing you can do to make chili with bean thicker is to mash the beans. Also, you can put in a can or so of refried beans, and add some more spice. It should work well!

--Betty :)

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks for your nice comment! I just got it today..I don't know why it was late! You've probably already made this, but I would suggest your mash the beans to make it thicker. If necessary, you can mix cornstarch or flour with water and thicken it that way. The addition of beer sounds good! Thanks for your lovely comment!

--Betty :)

[Amaranth9000]

Of all the chili recipes I found on youtube, ur chili recipe is the most methodical, yet simple to make and makes the most sense ingredient wise! I agree that too much tomato sauce can be overpowering.

I also used to make chili w/ everything thrown in 1 pot w/ only 1 brand of chili powder. Now, I realized why my chili was always inconsistent and a mess. Thx 4 sharing this great family recipe, Betty.

[bettyskitchen]

This recipe has been adapted over a 40-year period to satisfy the taste of my family!  I hope you enjoy it! Thanks for the lovely comments!

--Betty :)

[Nemie125]

Betty, you must have married your husband when you were about 2 years old! You look absolutely fantastic! Chilli looks wonderful too! I'm going to make this for my husband next week. :)

[bettyskitchen]

No, I was 21! Our 40th wedding anniversary will be January 23! I will be having my 61st birthday in December. Time really does fly! Thanks for the compliment!

--Betty :)

[yokohamaguy75]

@bettyskitchen You have got to be kidding me... you go, girl!

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks for the kind comment!

--Betty :)

[catoon95]

relly want to try your chili cuz i never had a chili befor its very sad beacuse i don't come from western or mexico playses i'm at asia..-_-"

[bettyskitchen]

This is a good recipe to start with. You will really like chili! Thanks for commenting!

--Betty :)

[bettyskitchen]

Cook it on low, and stir it occasionally. If you're not available to stir it, it can be cooked in a crock pot with no stirring. Good luck--I hope it turns out great!

--Betty :)

[suzantahir]

Thank s for the Recipe, Betty, Four hours of cooking on what Med or low? Please let me know.

[bettyskitchen]

Cook it on low.

--Betty :)

[RandiSierra]

Thanx for the recipie! I luv chili!

OMG on a side note you look really young to have been married for such a great long time!

[bettyskitchen]

You are very welcome for the chili recipe! I hope you like it!  Yes, I will be 61 on December 15, so I am old enough to be married 40 years, come January! Thanks for your comment!

--Betty :)

[GenericName007]

@bettyskitchen thanks Betty, nice hair in this video by the way. :)

[forevermuddledme]

ive been looking for a really good chilli recipe for a long time, this one is the best ive seen by far! thanks so much Betty!! : ) x

[bettyskitchen]

You're very welcome! Thanks for your kind comment.

--Betty