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What are some chili tricks 'n' tips? I want to make more use of my slow cooker to justify the space it takes up. I blended a few recipes and came up with the following base:
1.5 lb lean ground meat (I will try turkey)
¾ c diced onion
¾ c diced celery
¾ c diced green bell pepper and other chilies
½ c corn kernels
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 (10.75 oz) cans diced tomatoes
1 (15 oz) can each kidney/black/pinto beans, drained
1 (3.25 oz) can of sliced black olives, drained
2 tsp chili powder
2 tsp cumin
1 tsp dried parsley
1 tsp salt
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp fish sauce
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
½ tsp ground black pepper
½ tsp cocoa powder
Honey or brown sugar
Little bit of red wine
Beef bouillon

I think I'll brown the meat with a small portion of the spices, and then just put everything else in the slow cooker. How can I make it the best? Should I let it sit overnight before trying the first batch to let the flavors blend? Are some of the spice amounts way off? Chili is great but I have only tried making it once before.

Is chilli a thing in Mexico? Or is it an Americanized Mexican dish?

How do you eat chili out in public without constantly having to clean and blow your nose? Have only ever ate it at home because of this.

Ask any questions related to chili.

I hate kidney beans and cooked tomatoes

What is your favorite chili recipe?

I know what you're looking for OP

I just broke my record for orgasms achieved in a single session. Explain why you think chili without beans isn't just meat sauce, you fuckin' degenerate.