Guest guest Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 The only thing I can think of is that your packaged chili seasoning contained sugar.? It drives me absolutely?nuts that everyone has this burning need to load everything up with sugar and things that really shouldn't be sweet are made sweet (sometimes sickeningly so).? Next time you make it, season it yourself (chili powder, cumin, etc) very easy to do and you might be happier. TM http://scrappotpourri.typepad.com/my_weblog/ Audrey Snyder <AudeeBird Tue, 6 Jan 2009 12:22 pm Chili is too sweet! I made chili on Sunday -- I don't measure much, but here is approximately what I used: 1 med. white onion 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes 2 Roma tomatoes (because they were overripe) 2 tomatillos (these were overripe, too) 1 14 oz can kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 12 oz package Quorn grounds 1 envelope William's chili seasoning 1 1/2 tsp Smoked Spanish Paprika -- is this the same " smoked paprika " everybody was talking about? I got it at Penzey's 2 tsp salt some water It was too sweet! I can't figure out what happened -- I didn't even use any brown sugar or ketchup, really! I was disappointed. Any help? Suggestions? Thanks! Audrey S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 It might just be your " overripe " ingredients that sweetened it too much. Don't give up on the recipe. ¸.·´ .·´¨¨)) ((¸¸.·´ .·´ -:¦:- Terri -:¦:- ((¸¸.·´ Genesis 2:15 The Lord God then took the man and settled him in the garden of Eden, to cultivate and care for it. On Jan 6, 2009, at 12:22 PM, Audrey Snyder wrote: > I made chili on Sunday -- I don't measure much, but here is > approximately > what I used: > > 1 med. white onion > 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes > 2 Roma tomatoes (because they were overripe) > 2 tomatillos (these were overripe, too) > 1 14 oz can kidney beans, drained and rinsed > 1 12 oz package Quorn grounds > 1 envelope William's chili seasoning > 1 1/2 tsp Smoked Spanish Paprika -- is this the same " smoked paprika " > everybody was talking about? I got it at Penzey's > 2 tsp salt > some water > > It was too sweet! I can't figure out what happened -- I didn't even > use any > brown sugar or ketchup, really! I was disappointed. Any help? > Suggestions? > > Thanks! > Audrey S. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 I was thinking the same thing. Those packets hav e sugar, msg, artifucial flavoring. Better to use ypur own herbs and spices. Donna Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry TendrMoon Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:32:04 Re: Chili is too sweet! The only thing I can think of is that your packaged chili seasoning contained sugar.? It drives me absolutely?nuts that everyone has this burning need to load everything up with sugar and things that really shouldn't be sweet are made sweet (sometimes sickeningly so).? Next time you make it, season it yourself (chili powder, cumin, etc) very easy to do and you might be happier. TM http://scrappotpourri.typepad.com/my_weblog/ Audrey Snyder <AudeeBird Tue, 6 Jan 2009 12:22 pm Chili is too sweet! I made chili on Sunday -- I don't measure much, but here is approximately what I used: 1 med. white onion 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes 2 Roma tomatoes (because they were overripe) 2 tomatillos (these were overripe, too) 1 14 oz can kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 12 oz package Quorn grounds 1 envelope William's chili seasoning 1 1/2 tsp Smoked Spanish Paprika -- is this the same " smoked paprika " everybody was talking about? I got it at Penzey's 2 tsp salt some water It was too sweet! I can't figure out what happened -- I didn't even use any brown sugar or ketchup, really! I was disappointed. Any help? Suggestions? Thanks! Audrey S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 The smoked paprika wouldn't make it sweet, would it? Tomatillos are sweet, I suspect them, too. I've used the William's chili envelope before, and it's always been just " ok, " but not sweet. There is a locally-made chili seasoning mix that we've always used, and it's really good, just spicy enough (I thought the Williams wasn't spicy enough) -- but it's local about 60 miles away. I'm going to have to find a way to get a couple of packages of that! Hmm... Thanks for the suggestions, everybody! I'll have to try it again. Audrey S. On Tue, Jan 6, 2009 at 12:16 PM, <thelilacflower wrote: > I was thinking the same thing. Those packets hav e sugar, msg, > artifucial flavoring. Better to use ypur own herbs and spices. > Donna > Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry > > > TendrMoon <TendrMoon%40aol.com> > > Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:32:04 > < <%40>> > > Re: Chili is too sweet! > > > The only thing I can think of is that your packaged chili seasoning > contained sugar.? It drives me absolutely?nuts that everyone has this > burning need to load everything up with sugar and things that really > shouldn't be sweet are made sweet (sometimes sickeningly so).? Next time you > make it, season it yourself (chili powder, cumin, etc) very easy to do and > you might be happier. > > > TM > http://scrappotpourri.typepad.com/my_weblog/ > > > > Audrey Snyder <AudeeBird <AudeeBird%40gmail.com>> > <%40> > Tue, 6 Jan 2009 12:22 pm > Chili is too sweet! > > > > I made chili on Sunday -- I don't measure much, but here is approximately > what I used: > > 1 med. white onion > 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes > 2 Roma tomatoes (because they were overripe) > 2 tomatillos (these were overripe, too) > 1 14 oz can kidney beans, drained and rinsed > 1 12 oz package Quorn grounds > 1 envelope William's chili seasoning > 1 1/2 tsp Smoked Spanish Paprika -- is this the same " smoked paprika " > everybody was talking about? I got it at Penzey's > 2 tsp salt > some water > > It was too sweet! I can't figure out what happened -- I didn't even use any > > brown sugar or ketchup, really! I was disappointed. Any help? Suggestions? > > Thanks! > Audrey S. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 Tomatillos are rather bland, not sweet. Did ypu use over ripe tomatoes? Those are a bit sweet. Smoked paprika adds a smoke flavor but it really isn't sweet. Some tpmato paste, red pepper flakes and or cayenne pepper would help a chili. Keep on cookin' audrey. Donna Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry " Audrey Snyder " <AudeeBird Tue, 6 Jan 2009 12:21:51 Re: Chili is too sweet! The smoked paprika wouldn't make it sweet, would it? Tomatillos are sweet, I suspect them, too. I've used the William's chili envelope before, and it's always been just " ok, " but not sweet. There is a locally-made chili seasoning mix that we've always used, and it's really good, just spicy enough (I thought the Williams wasn't spicy enough) -- but it's local about 60 miles away. I'm going to have to find a way to get a couple of packages of that! Hmm... Thanks for the suggestions, everybody! I'll have to try it again. Audrey S. On Tue, Jan 6, 2009 at 12:16 PM, <thelilacflower wrote: > I was thinking the same thing. Those packets hav e sugar, msg, > artifucial flavoring. Better to use ypur own herbs and spices. > Donna > Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry > > > TendrMoon <TendrMoon%40aol.com> > > Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:32:04 > < <%40>> > > Re: Chili is too sweet! > > > The only thing I can think of is that your packaged chili seasoning > contained sugar.? It drives me absolutely?nuts that everyone has this > burning need to load everything up with sugar and things that really > shouldn't be sweet are made sweet (sometimes sickeningly so).? Next time you > make it, season it yourself (chili powder, cumin, etc) very easy to do and > you might be happier. > > > TM > http://scrappotpourri.typepad.com/my_weblog/ > > > > Audrey Snyder <AudeeBird <AudeeBird%40gmail.com>> > <%40> > Tue, 6 Jan 2009 12:22 pm > Chili is too sweet! > > > > I made chili on Sunday -- I don't measure much, but here is approximately > what I used: > > 1 med. white onion > 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes > 2 Roma tomatoes (because they were overripe) > 2 tomatillos (these were overripe, too) > 1 14 oz can kidney beans, drained and rinsed > 1 12 oz package Quorn grounds > 1 envelope William's chili seasoning > 1 1/2 tsp Smoked Spanish Paprika -- is this the same " smoked paprika " > everybody was talking about? I got it at Penzey's > 2 tsp salt > some water > > It was too sweet! I can't figure out what happened -- I didn't even use any > > brown sugar or ketchup, really! I was disappointed. Any help? Suggestions? > > Thanks! > Audrey S. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 Audrey -- Some times tomatoes can be sweet, especially when they're cooked. If I make chili or spaghetti sauce that seems too sweet to me I add a smidgin of pomegranate molasses, a Middle Eastern condiment. It doesn't take much, but it definitely cuts the too-sweetness and adds a rich undertone of its own. I found this source for it through Google: <http://www.thespicehouse.com/spices/pomegranate-molasses? gclid=CODqndPR-pcCFQwDGgodJVsgCw> Hope that helps, ~ irene > I made chili on Sunday -- I don't measure much, but here is > approximately > what I used: > > 1 med. white onion > 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes > 2 Roma tomatoes (because they were overripe) > 2 tomatillos (these were overripe, too) > 1 14 oz can kidney beans, drained and rinsed > 1 12 oz package Quorn grounds > 1 envelope William's chili seasoning > 1 1/2 tsp Smoked Spanish Paprika -- is this the same " smoked paprika " > everybody was talking about? I got it at Penzey's > 2 tsp salt > some water > > It was too sweet! I can't figure out what happened -- I didn't even > use any > brown sugar or ketchup, really! I was disappointed. Any help? > Suggestions? > > Thanks! > Audrey S. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 Hi Audrey: Try this recipe. I don't find it sweet at all and is really easy to make 1 onion 1/4 heaping cup chili powder 1 32 oz whole tomatoes 1 15 oz can tomato sauce plus about half can of water 2 15 oz cans kidney beans, drained 1 heaping cup of TVP Saute onion in olive oil and add remainder of ingredients. I simmer for a couple of hours. I usually let it sit overnight before I serve it. Celia , " Audrey Snyder " <AudeeBird wrote: > > I made chili on Sunday -- I don't measure much, but here is approximately > what I used: > > 1 med. white onion > 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes > 2 Roma tomatoes (because they were overripe) > 2 tomatillos (these were overripe, too) > 1 14 oz can kidney beans, drained and rinsed > 1 12 oz package Quorn grounds > 1 envelope William's chili seasoning > 1 1/2 tsp Smoked Spanish Paprika -- is this the same " smoked paprika " > everybody was talking about? I got it at Penzey's > 2 tsp salt > some water > > It was too sweet! I can't figure out what happened -- I didn't even use any > brown sugar or ketchup, really! I was disappointed. Any help? Suggestions? > > Thanks! > Audrey S. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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