What do you think I could add to the chili?

Question

I tried some spicy bean-less chili on the Tostitos white-corn Scoops. It was good, but I thought it was missing some flavors. What do you think I could add to the chili?

Answer 1

If your chili is homemade, I find adding some dark beer creates a very interesting somewhat nutty flavor.  Since you said spicy, try a little sweet to the mix by adding some diced mango or even some cinnamon.  Nutmeg is certainly a flavor you should try.  Hey, if you can add chili powder to chocolate, why not add unsweetened chocolate to your chili?  Not much; always remember when adding an ingredient, you can always add more, but you cannot remove too much.  Taste testing is definately the key here; be open to new flavor combinations and go with what your tastebuds tell you.  

Answer 2

cheese, chopped onions, peppers, garlic, chili powder

Answer 3

add a diced chipoltle pepper & a little of the adobe sauce they come in, this will add some heat & a great smoky flavor!

Answer 4

Scott, make your own and add what you want to. It is easier to start with a bare pot than to adjust something.

Regards,

Dan

Answer 5

Garlic powder; onion powder; the salsa is a good idea, also cumin. If you just have Tobasco or even pepper try that.

Answer 6

Comino and Garlic.

Answer 7

diced, sauteed yellow onion (add sweetness)

roasted garlic, diced (add sweetness and warmth)

tomato paste (to thicken and add depth)

fire roasted red pepper or red pepper flakes (for heat)

fresh cut corn (odd I know but is good for texture)

Answer 8

a little salt, it will bring out the other flavors in the chili....

you could sprinkle some adobo seasoning in it,

chop an onion,and/or a green pepper,  saute it, and put it in your chili

Answer 9

salsa

Answer 10

Here are some ideas:

1.  Diced green chilis and/or jalapenos

2.  Shredded cheese

3.  Corn or black beans

4.  Macaroni and cheese

5.  Salsa

6.  Picante sauce

7.  Sliced olives

8.  Red pepper flakes

9.  Cumin and chili powder

10.  Cilantro