What ingredient should I add to my pot of Chili to make it a little thicker? It needs something...?!
I've got the meat, chili powder & seasonings, diced green peppers & onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, etc. in my recipe. What do you think is missing that makes it thicker?
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated! :)
Answers: I've already begun to make a huge pot of chili for a weekly dinner at a Veterans' organization, but I think they may like that dish made different/thicker than how I make it for my family.
I've got the meat, chili powder & seasonings, diced green peppers & onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, etc. in my recipe. What do you think is missing that makes it thicker?
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated! :)
Tomato PASTE.....is the trick.....not just tomatoes...it is the paste.....I promise....tada....
I am editing this due to the fact so many answers have given you things that can detract from the flavors....flour no, cornstarch no, less water....maybe...but it is true about the Tomato Paste...I make chili all the time...and a good pot of it I'll admit....I also add just about 1-2 tsp of cocoa powder, or regular hot choc mix, this adds not only flavor, but a nice color to the chili. Dark Red Kidney Beans absolutely....I also have used Black Beans, and canned Navy Beans. If I happen to have a can of corn...I drain them and use only the corn. Adds great color, and flavor......One key to great chili is to not skimp on the Cumin powder....but too much makes it bitter.
tinned tomatoes. I think. that usually makes it a little thicker.
Just add less water when you're making it.
if u cant make it thicker mix corn flour with some water add it in the soup then stir it will thicken it i promise!!
kidney beans
Cornstarch mixed well, in cool water, then poured into the hot chili. This thickens any liquid.
The next best way is to simmer long, so that more water is evaporated, before serving time.
Good luck, and Bless You!
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I would remove almost half of the liquid you already have in there and add some tomato sauce, or spicy v8 (my family loves that).
Corn starch mixed with tomato juice.
I always add a little more tomato paste if the sauce is too thin, and a little bit of sweet paprika to give it that extra flavor
Alternative:
1. nothing, cook it longer
2. tomatupuree
3. 1-2 spoons of normal flour (requires constant stirring)
4. a spoon of corn flour (requires constant stirring)
Enjoy your meal!
try adding a can of campbells condensed soup!...like tomato or mushroom ?...that will absorb some of the water out of the chilli...dont forget to add a piece of dark chocolate as well...
Drain a can of beans and put into a bowl. Smash in the bowl with the back of a spoon until 'mushy' basically. Add to chili.
well you can add tomato paste ( but no water), chili or corn flour a couple of tablespoons.., and or mashed whole tomatoes taking all juice out and letting it cook longer...
but if you let chili cook in a crock pot with no cover the water will evaporate the more it cooks... just remember to stir it... the more stuff you add you have to make sure you drain it.. if its really liquidy you added to much water...... they also have chili fixin's... find it in the spice area in your grocery store... its a bag type thing... in it has the corn flour you would need so you could add this and it will thicken it... also it will add more spice.. good luck
Don't know if it will thicken it, but I always put a couple tablespoons of peanut butter in my chili!!
I usually use tomato paste, not sauce, in mine. One large can will firm up the mix to fork status quickly!