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Chili?

Last post 01-23-2005 3:03 PM by 3littlebirdsKYzn6. 3 replies.
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  • 01-23-2005 2:47 PM

    Chili?

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    Ok, they cancelled the chili thing at work Friday. Well, not really, they just decided to have it catered due to lack of participation. But, I still want to try making chili in the crockpot. Here's my question:

    I usually put a large can (46 oz) of tomato juice in the chili, because we like it more like a soup and we put crackers or dh puts cornbread in it. But, I know crockpots tend to make things juicier, so would the can of tomato juice be too much? I have a couple of cans of diced tomatoes, should I use those instead? Or is it okay to make it the way I normally do?

    I would appreciate any input! TIA!

  • 01-23-2005 2:55 PM In reply to

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    I always make my chili in the crockpot.. I usually use a couple cans of diced tomatoes and some tomato sauce, have never tried tomato juice tho.

    I would think you can just make it the way you normally do and if it turns out a bit more soupy than you want add some tomato paste or refried beans to thicken it up some.

    Yes, refried beans work great to thicken chili! and it adds just a bit of another flavor without over powering. I don't like lots of beans in my chili so this works great to still give it that sort of flavor.

    Good Luck!
    Pookey

  • 01-23-2005 2:55 PM In reply to

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    I would just go ahead and use the tomato juice. You like it the way I do, more soup like :o)
    Have you ever put home made noodles in your chili? Very good.

  • 01-23-2005 3:03 PM In reply to

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    I haven't put homemade noodles, but sometimes I put macaroni or broken up spaghetti. Thanks for the quick replies. I think I'll just use the tomato juice.
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