Got to craving it. So I'm making it. Yummy lunches and portions in the freezer for later.

I'm putting some chili hot pinto beans in this one for a change. Fred Meyer (Kroger) has their own brand called Simple Truth that are organic chili hot pintos. Gonna try them.

I'm making the recipe so it is lower in carbs...about 9 per cup.

On Sat, 18 Oct 2014 10:53:52 -0700 (PDT), ImStillMags
> wrote:

> Got to craving it. So I'm making it. Yummy lunches and portions in the freezer for later.
>
> I'm putting some chili hot pinto beans in this one for a change. Fred Meyer (Kroger) has their own brand called Simple Truth that are organic chili hot pintos. Gonna try them.
>
> I'm making the recipe so it is lower in carbs...about 9 per cup.

How are you lowering the carb count?


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On Saturday, October 18, 2014 10:58:27 AM UTC-7, sf wrote:
> On Sat, 18 Oct 2014 10:53:52 -0700 (PDT), ImStillMags
>
> > wrote:
>
>
>
> > Got to craving it. So I'm making it. Yummy lunches and portions in the freezer for later.
>
> >
>
> > I'm putting some chili hot pinto beans in this one for a change. Fred Meyer (Kroger) has their own brand called Simple Truth that are organic chili hot pintos. Gonna try them.
>
> >
>
> > I'm making the recipe so it is lower in carbs...about 9 per cup.
>
>
>
> How are you lowering the carb count?

by using canned beans instead of dry beans and using way less beans. The only real carbs come from the beans, everything else is really low in carbohydrates. I could eliminate the beans and get the carb level down to 3 or 4 per cup, but I like beans in my chili....so......

"ImStillMags" > wrote in message
...
On Saturday, October 18, 2014 10:58:27 AM UTC-7, sf wrote:
> On Sat, 18 Oct 2014 10:53:52 -0700 (PDT), ImStillMags
>
> > wrote:
>
>
>
> > Got to craving it. So I'm making it. Yummy lunches and portions in the
> > freezer for later.
>
> >
>
> > I'm putting some chili hot pinto beans in this one for a change. Fred
> > Meyer (Kroger) has their own brand called Simple Truth that are organic
> > chili hot pintos. Gonna try them.
>
> >
>
> > I'm making the recipe so it is lower in carbs...about 9 per cup.
>
>
>
> How are you lowering the carb count?

by using canned beans instead of dry beans and using way less beans. The
only real carbs come from the beans, everything else is really low in
carbohydrates. I could eliminate the beans and get the carb level down to
3 or 4 per cup, but I like beans in my chili....so......

--------------

how does using canned beans instead of dry beans affect carb count?

On Sat, 18 Oct 2014 11:19:45 -0700 (PDT), ImStillMags
> wrote:

> by using canned beans instead of dry beans

Huh. I'm not finding support for that. SFgate says: Sugar, high
fructose corn syrup and other sweeteners produce a sweeter beans that
are significantly higher in calories. A 3.5-ounce serving of plain
boiled adzuki beans, for example, has 128 calories and less than 25
grams of carbohydrates, while an equivalent amount of sweetened canned
adzuki beans supplies 237 calories and 55 grams of carbohydrates.
http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/drie...lues-3026.html




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On Saturday, October 18, 2014 11:39:26 AM UTC-7, sf wrote:
> On Sat, 18 Oct 2014 11:19:45 -0700 (PDT), ImStillMags
>
> > wrote:
>
>
>
> > by using canned beans instead of dry beans
>
>
>
> Huh. I'm not finding support for that. SFgate says: Sugar, high
>
> fructose corn syrup and other sweeteners produce a sweeter beans that
>
> are significantly higher in calories. A 3.5-ounce serving of plain
>
> boiled adzuki beans, for example, has 128 calories and less than 25
>
> grams of carbohydrates, while an equivalent amount of sweetened canned
>
> adzuki beans supplies 237 calories and 55 grams of carbohydrates.
>
> http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/drie...lues-3026.html
>



going by the nutrition label on the can of beans, the whole can of beans is 53 net carbs.
there is no sugar listed on the ingredients.

when you add up ALL the carbs in the TOTAL of a 6.5 quart pot of chili, trust me I did the math, it came out to 9 carbs per cup

On 10/18/2014 3:47 PM, ImStillMags wrote:
> On Saturday, October 18, 2014 11:39:26 AM UTC-7, sf wrote:
>> On Sat, 18 Oct 2014 11:19:45 -0700 (PDT), ImStillMags
>>
>> > wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>> by using canned beans instead of dry beans
>>
>>
>>
>> Huh. I'm not finding support for that. SFgate says: Sugar, high
>> fructose corn syrup and other sweeteners produce a sweeter beans that
>> are significantly higher in calories. A 3.5-ounce serving of plain
>> boiled adzuki beans, for example, has 128 calories and less than 25
>> grams of carbohydrates, while an equivalent amount of sweetened canned
>> adzuki beans supplies 237 calories and 55 grams of carbohydrates.
>> http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/drie...lues-3026.html
>
>
> going by the nutrition label on the can of beans, the whole can of beans is 53 net carbs.
> there is no sugar listed on the ingredients.
>
> when you add up ALL the carbs in the TOTAL of a 6.5 quart pot of chili, trust me I did the math, it came out to 9 carbs per cup
>
Why would she bellyache over your carb counts? Honest to gawd. You
made a pot of chili. (I still have no idea where I could find friggin
adzuki beans, canned or otherwise.)

The carb police don't need to swoop in to question your dinner. What's
next, you didn't make gluten free cornbread? OMG.

What happened to the days when people just cooked, ate, enjoyed and
posted about it? NO quantifying, qualifying and turning everything into
the latest diet ledger?

I hope you enjoyed your chili, Sitara. I'm sure it was tasty.

Jill

"ImStillMags" > wrote in message
...
> On Saturday, October 18, 2014 11:39:26 AM UTC-7, sf wrote:
>> On Sat, 18 Oct 2014 11:19:45 -0700 (PDT), ImStillMags
>>
>> > wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>> > by using canned beans instead of dry beans
>>
>>
>>
>> Huh. I'm not finding support for that. SFgate says: Sugar, high
>>
>> fructose corn syrup and other sweeteners produce a sweeter beans that
>>
>> are significantly higher in calories. A 3.5-ounce serving of plain
>>
>> boiled adzuki beans, for example, has 128 calories and less than 25
>>
>> grams of carbohydrates, while an equivalent amount of sweetened canned
>>
>> adzuki beans supplies 237 calories and 55 grams of carbohydrates.
>>
>> http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/drie...lues-3026.html
>>
>
>
>
> going by the nutrition label on the can of beans, the whole can of beans
> is 53 net carbs.
> there is no sugar listed on the ingredients.
>
> when you add up ALL the carbs in the TOTAL of a 6.5 quart pot of chili,
> trust me I did the math, it came out to 9 carbs per cup

When I do beans I almost always add a ton of onion and if I have it, bell
pepper. Sometimes I will even add celery and carrot. I know some here
would gasp at the notion, but all of those things can be added to "refried"
beans and they taste just fine. All you have to do is cook until soft and
use the immersion blender. Really helps to lower the carb count. I'm sure
that tomatoes could be added to this as well since Rosarita makes a spicy
salsa version.

"sf" > wrote in message
...
> On Sat, 18 Oct 2014 11:19:45 -0700 (PDT), ImStillMags
> > wrote:
>
>> by using canned beans instead of dry beans
>
> Huh. I'm not finding support for that. SFgate says: Sugar, high
> fructose corn syrup and other sweeteners produce a sweeter beans that
> are significantly higher in calories. A 3.5-ounce serving of plain
> boiled adzuki beans, for example, has 128 calories and less than 25
> grams of carbohydrates, while an equivalent amount of sweetened canned
> adzuki beans supplies 237 calories and 55 grams of carbohydrates.
> http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/drie...lues-3026.html

Canned beans don't have less carbs than ones that you cook yourself. But
perhaps he meant that because he was using canned, it was easy to use less
of them. Yes, you can cook a small amount of beans from dried but I know
from experience it is far too easy to cook too many. I have also realized
that if I do start to make too many, it works quite well to freeze them
after the quick soak. That way they don't overcook.

And why would one put sweetener in beans? Unless they are chili beans or
baked or Pork N', they shouldn't have any. Note to those who are not in the
US. Chili beans are not used in chili. They are beans canned in a sweet,
heavily cumined sauce. Eaten as a side dish. I love them but due to their
high carb count, I rarely have them. I need to find a way to make them from
scratch with artificial sweetener.

On 10/18/2014 1:19 PM, ImStillMags wrote:
> On Saturday, October 18, 2014 10:58:27 AM UTC-7, sf wrote:
>> On Sat, 18 Oct 2014 10:53:52 -0700 (PDT), ImStillMags
>>
>> > wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>> Got to craving it. So I'm making it. Yummy lunches and portions in the freezer for later.
>>
>>>
>>
>>> I'm putting some chili hot pinto beans in this one for a change. Fred Meyer (Kroger) has their own brand called Simple Truth that are organic chili hot pintos. Gonna try them.
>>
>>>
>>
>>> I'm making the recipe so it is lower in carbs...about 9 per cup.
>>
>>
>>
>> How are you lowering the carb count?
>
> by using canned beans instead of dry beans and using way less beans. The only real carbs come from the beans, everything else is really low in carbohydrates. I could eliminate the beans and get the carb level down to 3 or 4 per cup, but I like beans in my chili....so......
>
>

You don't count the tomato product?

--
From somewhere very deep in the heart of Texas

"sf" > wrote in message
...
> On Sat, 18 Oct 2014 10:53:52 -0700 (PDT), ImStillMags
> > wrote:
>
>> Got to craving it. So I'm making it. Yummy lunches and portions in the
>> freezer for later.
>>
>> I'm putting some chili hot pinto beans in this one for a change. Fred
>> Meyer (Kroger) has their own brand called Simple Truth that are organic
>> chili hot pintos. Gonna try them.
>>
>> I'm making the recipe so it is lower in carbs...about 9 per cup.
>
> How are you lowering the carb count?

That's easy! More meat and non-starchy veggies and less beans.

"Julie Bove" > wrote in message
...
>
> "sf" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On Sat, 18 Oct 2014 10:53:52 -0700 (PDT), ImStillMags
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> Got to craving it. So I'm making it. Yummy lunches and portions in the
>>> freezer for later.
>>>
>>> I'm putting some chili hot pinto beans in this one for a change. Fred
>>> Meyer (Kroger) has their own brand called Simple Truth that are organic
>>> chili hot pintos. Gonna try them.
>>>
>>> I'm making the recipe so it is lower in carbs...about 9 per cup.
>>
>> How are you lowering the carb count?
>
> That's easy! More meat and non-starchy veggies and less beans.

I don't put beans in mine, just lots of meat, onions, and spices.

Cheri

"Cheri" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Julie Bove" > wrote in message
> ...
>>
>> "sf" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> On Sat, 18 Oct 2014 10:53:52 -0700 (PDT), ImStillMags
>>> > wrote:
>>>
>>>> Got to craving it. So I'm making it. Yummy lunches and portions in
>>>> the freezer for later.
>>>>
>>>> I'm putting some chili hot pinto beans in this one for a change. Fred
>>>> Meyer (Kroger) has their own brand called Simple Truth that are organic
>>>> chili hot pintos. Gonna try them.
>>>>
>>>> I'm making the recipe so it is lower in carbs...about 9 per cup.
>>>
>>> How are you lowering the carb count?
>>
>> That's easy! More meat and non-starchy veggies and less beans.
>
> I don't put beans in mine, just lots of meat, onions, and spices.

I love beans though so...

On Sat, 18 Oct 2014 10:53:52 -0700 (PDT), ImStillMags
> wrote:

>Got to craving it. So I'm making it. Yummy lunches and portions in the freezer for later.
>
>I'm putting some chili hot pinto beans in this one for a change. Fred Meyer (Kroger) has their own brand called Simple Truth that are organic chili hot pintos. Gonna try them.
>
>I'm making the recipe so it is lower in carbs...about 9 per cup.

I've been craving Albondigas so I'm making some today. Can't wait.

koko

--

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James Beard

On Saturday, October 18, 2014 10:53:55 AM UTC-7, ImStillMags wrote:
> Got to craving it. So I'm making it. Yummy lunches and portions in the freezer for later.


Close to done. Dang my house smells good.
Got the shredded 4 cheese Mexican Blend ready.
Got my green onions chopped.
Got my cilantro chopped.
Making some guac to go with the tortilla chips that will be eaten with the chili.

Just opened a couple bottles of wine to breathe to go with it.

My buddy and I are going to do dinner and a movie.

Yum.

"ImStillMags" > wrote in message
...
> On Saturday, October 18, 2014 10:53:55 AM UTC-7, ImStillMags wrote:
>> Got to craving it. So I'm making it. Yummy lunches and portions in the
>> freezer for later.
>
>
> Close to done. Dang my house smells good.
> Got the shredded 4 cheese Mexican Blend ready.
> Got my green onions chopped.
> Got my cilantro chopped.
> Making some guac to go with the tortilla chips that will be eaten with the
> chili.
>
> Just opened a couple bottles of wine to breathe to go with it.
>
> My buddy and I are going to do dinner and a movie.
>
> Yum.

I love the smell of Chili cooking, even if it turns out to be mediocre chili
(I have a friend that makes not so good chili) it still smells wonderful
though.

Cheri

"Cheri" > wrote in message
...
>
> "ImStillMags" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On Saturday, October 18, 2014 10:53:55 AM UTC-7, ImStillMags wrote:
>>> Got to craving it. So I'm making it. Yummy lunches and portions in the
>>> freezer for later.
>>
>>
>> Close to done. Dang my house smells good.
>> Got the shredded 4 cheese Mexican Blend ready.
>> Got my green onions chopped.
>> Got my cilantro chopped.
>> Making some guac to go with the tortilla chips that will be eaten with
>> the chili.
>>
>> Just opened a couple bottles of wine to breathe to go with it.
>>
>> My buddy and I are going to do dinner and a movie.
>>
>> Yum.
>
> I love the smell of Chili cooking, even if it turns out to be mediocre
> chili (I have a friend that makes not so good chili) it still smells
> wonderful though.

I just got fresh chili powder. Am going to make the porcupine meatballs
this coming week with Mexican type seasonings. Am toying with the idea of
subbing some kidney beans for part of the rice. I did love the taste of the
beans in there but it also pushed it a bit over the edge carbwise for me.

"Julie Bove" > wrote in message
...

> I just got fresh chili powder. Am going to make the porcupine meatballs
> this coming week with Mexican type seasonings. Am toying with the idea of
> subbing some kidney beans for part of the rice. I did love the taste of
> the beans in there but it also pushed it a bit over the edge carbwise for
> me.

That sounds good.

Cheri

"Cheri" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Julie Bove" > wrote in message
> ...
>
>> I just got fresh chili powder. Am going to make the porcupine meatballs
>> this coming week with Mexican type seasonings. Am toying with the idea
>> of subbing some kidney beans for part of the rice. I did love the taste
>> of the beans in there but it also pushed it a bit over the edge carbwise
>> for me.
>
> That sounds good.
>
> Cheri

I will report how they come out. I am using up freezer food now. So for
husband and daughter, pierogies and squash ravioli. I will have my bean
soup.

On Saturday, October 18, 2014 10:53:55 AM UTC-7, ImStillMags wrote:

> I'm putting some chili hot pinto beans in this one for a change. Fred Meyer (Kroger) has their own brand called Simple Truth that are organic chili hot pintos. Gonna try them.


The Kroger brand Simple Truth chili hot beans are not all that hot but they have good chili flavor and they added a layer of flavor to the pot. I put in plenty of Tabasco, Louisiana Garlic Hot Sauce and some Sriracha. Just enough bite, not too hot.

"ImStillMags" > wrote in message
...
> On Saturday, October 18, 2014 10:53:55 AM UTC-7, ImStillMags wrote:
>
>> I'm putting some chili hot pinto beans in this one for a change. Fred
>> Meyer (Kroger) has their own brand called Simple Truth that are organic
>> chili hot pintos. Gonna try them.
>
>
> The Kroger brand Simple Truth chili hot beans are not all that hot but
> they have good chili flavor and they added a layer of flavor to the pot.
> I put in plenty of Tabasco, Louisiana Garlic Hot Sauce and some Sriracha.
> Just enough bite, not too hot.

I'm not a fan of "too hot" at all, so I bet yours is good!

Cheri

"ImStillMags" > wrote in message
...
> On Saturday, October 18, 2014 10:53:55 AM UTC-7, ImStillMags wrote:
>
>> I'm putting some chili hot pinto beans in this one for a change. Fred
>> Meyer (Kroger) has their own brand called Simple Truth that are organic
>> chili hot pintos. Gonna try them.
>
>
> The Kroger brand Simple Truth chili hot beans are not all that hot but
> they have good chili flavor and they added a layer of flavor to the pot.
> I put in plenty of Tabasco, Louisiana Garlic Hot Sauce and some Sriracha.
> Just enough bite, not too hot.
>
Wait! Are these actual chili beans in that cuminey sauce? Or just pintos
with chilies?

On 10/18/14, 1:53 PM, ImStillMags wrote:
>
> I'm putting some chili hot pinto beans in this one for a change....

Don't even think about moving to Texas.

-- Larry

On 10/18/2014 9:22 PM, pltrgyst wrote:
> On 10/18/14, 1:53 PM, ImStillMags wrote:
>>
>> I'm putting some chili hot pinto beans in this one for a change....
>
> Don't even think about moving to Texas.
>
> -- Larry
>
>
Who gives a rip? People should cook the way they want to, not how some
region says they should.

Jill

"pltrgyst" > wrote in message
...
> On 10/18/14, 1:53 PM, ImStillMags wrote:
>>
>> I'm putting some chili hot pinto beans in this one for a change....
>
> Don't even think about moving to Texas.

Hehehe. I do prefer beans in my chili and dark red kidneys are what I
prefer. I will tolerate pintos if they are in with a mix of other beans and
no meat. And I will tolerate meat and no beans. But only ground beef. No
steak, sausage, chicken, etc. I guess I am chili picky.

But nothing can beat that good old greasy brick chili from my youth! For
those who haven't seen it, it came frozen, in the form of a brick. Not sure
if it contained any meat or not. I did buy it once but that was in the
1970's so can't remember. Pretty sure that I did add things to it though.
Perhaps it was just the sauce?

"Julie Bove" > wrote in message
...

> But nothing can beat that good old greasy brick chili from my youth! For
> those who haven't seen it, it came frozen, in the form of a brick. Not
> sure if it contained any meat or not. I did buy it once but that was in
> the 1970's so can't remember. Pretty sure that I did add things to it
> though. Perhaps it was just the sauce?

I used to like that too. I think they still sell it, but haven't bought it
for years.

Cheri

On Sat, 18 Oct 2014 22:33:57 -0700, "Cheri" >
wrote:

>
> "Julie Bove" > wrote in message
> ...
>
> > But nothing can beat that good old greasy brick chili from my youth! For
> > those who haven't seen it, it came frozen, in the form of a brick. Not
> > sure if it contained any meat or not. I did buy it once but that was in
> > the 1970's so can't remember. Pretty sure that I did add things to it
> > though. Perhaps it was just the sauce?
>
> I used to like that too. I think they still sell it, but haven't bought it
> for years.
>
I've seen bricks of chili mentioned here from time to time, but I have
no experience with it. Wouldn't even know it existed if it hadn't
been mentioned here.


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"sf" > wrote in message
...
> On Sat, 18 Oct 2014 22:33:57 -0700, "Cheri" >
> wrote:
>
>>
>> "Julie Bove" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>
>> > But nothing can beat that good old greasy brick chili from my youth!
>> > For
>> > those who haven't seen it, it came frozen, in the form of a brick. Not
>> > sure if it contained any meat or not. I did buy it once but that was
>> > in
>> > the 1970's so can't remember. Pretty sure that I did add things to it
>> > though. Perhaps it was just the sauce?
>>
>> I used to like that too. I think they still sell it, but haven't bought
>> it
>> for years.
>>
> I've seen bricks of chili mentioned here from time to time, but I have
> no experience with it. Wouldn't even know it existed if it hadn't
> been mentioned here.

The last time I had it, it was at least 30 years ago. LOL

Cheri

"Cheri" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Julie Bove" > wrote in message
> ...
>
>> But nothing can beat that good old greasy brick chili from my youth! For
>> those who haven't seen it, it came frozen, in the form of a brick. Not
>> sure if it contained any meat or not. I did buy it once but that was in
>> the 1970's so can't remember. Pretty sure that I did add things to it
>> though. Perhaps it was just the sauce?
>
> I used to like that too. I think they still sell it, but haven't bought it
> for years.

I saw some somewhere in a tub that I felt was similar. I think it had soy
protein in it though. Probably if I knew what was in that brick stuff I
would cringe. I don't think they had to list ingredients in those days.

"ImStillMags" > wrote in message
...
> Got to craving it. So I'm making it. Yummy lunches and portions in the
> freezer for later.
>
> I'm putting some chili hot pinto beans in this one for a change. Fred
> Meyer (Kroger) has their own brand called Simple Truth that are organic
> chili hot pintos. Gonna try them.
>
> I'm making the recipe so it is lower in carbs...about 9 per cup.

I might make that next week. I still have plenty of Mayocoba bean soup.

On Sat, 18 Oct 2014 20:35:01 -0700, "Julie Bove"
> wrote:

>
>"ImStillMags" > wrote in message
...
>> Got to craving it. So I'm making it. Yummy lunches and portions in the
>> freezer for later.
>>
>> I'm putting some chili hot pinto beans in this one for a change. Fred
>> Meyer (Kroger) has their own brand called Simple Truth that are organic
>> chili hot pintos. Gonna try them.
>>
>> I'm making the recipe so it is lower in carbs...about 9 per cup.
>
>I might make that next week. I still have plenty of Mayocoba bean soup.

Save time and effort:
http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&key...l_10b88tjx2g_e

"Brooklyn1" > wrote in message
...
> On Sat, 18 Oct 2014 20:35:01 -0700, "Julie Bove"
> > wrote:
>
>>
>>"ImStillMags" > wrote in message
...
>>> Got to craving it. So I'm making it. Yummy lunches and portions in the
>>> freezer for later.
>>>
>>> I'm putting some chili hot pinto beans in this one for a change. Fred
>>> Meyer (Kroger) has their own brand called Simple Truth that are organic
>>> chili hot pintos. Gonna try them.
>>>
>>> I'm making the recipe so it is lower in carbs...about 9 per cup.
>>
>>I might make that next week. I still have plenty of Mayocoba bean soup.
>
> Save time and effort:
> http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&key...l_10b88tjx2g_e

Nope. Would have to be some kind of really dire emergency for me to use
dried stuff like that. Chili isn't hard to make at all and not time
consuming.

ImStillMags wrote:
>
> Got to craving it. So I'm making it. Yummy lunches and portions in the freezer for later.

Chili! Heck, yeah. That's on my "to do soon" list. Will do on a cold
weekend. That is also about the only time I make cornbread. It goes
good with that. :-D

G.