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u/59Bassman 1d ago
Carol Shelby’s is a great starting point for chili. My favorite hack is to use leftover smoked brisket for the meat.
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u/Big_Dragonfruit9719 1d ago
I keep hearing about this, but I have one problem. There is never, ever leftover smoked brisket in my house!
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u/sparkchaser Call the Fire Department That’s Spicy!! 🚒 🔥 2d ago
Carol Shelby is my go to lazy chili when I don't want to make it from scratch.
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u/driverlogan 1d ago
I make it from scratch, we don’t have the instant here in UK. I’ve been following his recipe for 30+ years and it’s been very well received by family and friends.
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u/Illinois_Sucks2026 1d ago
That's how I love my chili. There's no such thing as chili that's too meaty.
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u/rloper42 1d ago
I like using Carroll Shelby’s spice mix. I greatly modify the recipe… I cube up about 3-4 lbs of chuck roast into 1/2” cubes, finely dice 1 onion, and don’t add any more than the 8oz tomato sauce. I also add chipotles and adobo and even some semi-sweet chocolate or cocoa powder. The min spice packet in Shelby’s is pretty good in my opinion, but it is just a base for building a good pot of Texas Chili.
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u/Civil_Set_9281 1d ago
Its a great base of seasonings. Add to or don’t use the cayenne packet at your pleasure.
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u/tiressmoking 1d ago
Did you follow a recipe or use the kit? Was it good? I know it was an award-winning recipe, but his store-bought kit tasted like a catalytic converter the time I tried it.
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u/outintexas 2d ago
Masa flour... I never heard of that. Sounds like it adds flavor?
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u/Nate_Hornblower 2d ago
It thickens the chili, not much of a flavor enhancement
ETA: the post doesn’t mention masa flour, so you heard of it somewhere lol
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u/outintexas 2d ago
Interesting. I just usually add some tomato paste if I need the chili to be thickened.
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u/rammer-jammer71 2d ago
It’s not bad for store bought quick chili. Just lose the masa flour.
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u/Noa-Guey 2d ago
Curious why you don't like the thickener... ?
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u/rammer-jammer71 1d ago
Because it’s thick enough without it, and it adds a weird consistency. I add onions when it’s simmering so it’s really not needed.
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u/Johnny_Five5151 1d ago
I got that recipe of the web like 25 years ago and still use my modified version
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u/SnooGrapes9290 1d ago
Yes sir! I dice a pound of mushrooms into mine, go heavy on the chipotle, use ground pork and diced chicken thigh, and plate with fresh pico and a little vinegar
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u/Ambitious_Ad6751 2d ago
Carrol Shelby over powered mustangs and cobras making them dangerous for regular drivers
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u/mrobvious64 1d ago
I used it as a base and don’t really follow his recipe