Bush's Chili?

Re:Bush's Chili? (carolina bob)

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 23:59:40 GMT

I've had Bush's chili a few times and it's not bad for what it is, especially compared to that gawd-awful slop that Hormel calls chili. Still rather drive into Chicago and go to Lindy's on Archer Ave.; great chili, even better when doctored up a bit with Lindy's own hot sauce.

Re:Bush's Chili? (PapaJoe8)

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 21:44:58 GMT

Mland, that magic stuff, w/ some Rotell maters , made a good and easy batch of chili! To bad it's gone!!!

Gwen, my welcome to Roadfood for a true chili head! When you have the time... read the whole chili section here... and take all the links. :~)
Joe

Re:Bush's Chili? (Gwenevere1946)

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 20:29:23 GMT

I eat bush's chili all the time - I keep about 5 - 6 jars of it on my lunch shelve. I just loosen the lid, microwave it and eat it right from the jar. Only takes about 3 minutes in the microwave and viola - I have lunch. Handy in Alaska when you look out the window and it's snowing a blizzard and you do not want to go out for lunch!

Re:Bush's Chili? (mland520)

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 19:38:36 GMT

There used to be a product called "Chili Magic" on the shelves, very small can- then Bush bought them out and it was Bush's Chili Magic- now that too is long gone....all you added was a can of diced tomatoes and your own beef, or turkey or whatever......I always doctored it up with my own seasonings....now I just make from scratch and freeze for those nights when I just don't want to cook.....but it does go great with homemade cornbread, that I can mix up in a short few minutes!

Re:Bush's Chili? (Gwenevere1946)

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 18:21:54 GMT

The chili is a fairly good chili for being a commercially canned product. I buy them for work. I just open the jar, let the lid rest on top and place it right in the microwave for a 3 minute cycle, it is usually at the right temperature. However your microwave may vary depending on the watts. I eat it right from the jar. Since they are tempered glass jars I think I will look into saving them for canning.

RE: Bush's Chili? (cameron074)

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:36:57 GMT

In case anyone is interested, if you go to

http://www.bushshomestylechili.com/

you can sign up and print out a coupon for $1 off any homestyle chili variety.

RE: Bush's Chili? (wmceaton)

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 15:54:01 GMT

I have had it before it's not not bad. Dont compare it to homemade because if you had to make 10 tons of it a day...you would lose some of that taste as well.

In a pinch...I would say that it is good....add some cut up hot dogs and some Texas Petes and you have a pretty good serving of "single guy stew".

RE: Bush's Chili? (Sundancer7)

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 15:51:20 GMT

Obviouly every one prefers their own style of chili. So do I. However there are times that I do not have time to make chili. Personally I have found Bush's to be very good with no beans.

They are a East Tennesse company and I support their efforts.

I have used this product many times with my hot dogs.

http://www.bushbeans.com/products/homestylechili.php

Paul E. Smith
Knoxville, TN

RE: Bush's Chili? (Foodbme)

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 15:31:05 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by SFS Fan

"...Suppose I had spaghetti, chili, cheese, and beans, but with no onions? What would that be? A three way with beans?"

No, that would be a "five-way, no onions". At least, that's how I understand it.

It would be 4 way. It doesn't matter which order you add something. Each time you add something, it goes to the next number "Way" Now Waffle House---That's a different story. Smothered, covered, diced etc each refers to a different food item. There too, it doesn't matter the order in which you order it. Just don't order tofu on either of them!!!

RE: Bush's Chili? (SFS Fan)

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 15:20:19 GMT

"...Suppose I had spaghetti, chili, cheese, and beans, but with no onions? What would that be? A three way with beans?"

No, that would be a "five-way, no onions". At least, that's how I understand it.

RE: Bush's Chili? (datoad)

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 14:36:14 GMT

Bush's chili tastes just like my own. Now they stopped carrying it here in Las Vegas so I guess I'm back to the hot stove again. Couldn't find a source to buy it on internet even though it showed WalMart but when i went they don't carry it. Their company sight (Bush's) doesn't let you inquire about local dealers. It's great chili and I hope I find it again!!!

RE: Bush's Chili? (ken8038)

Sat, 26 Mar 2005 21:40:35 GMT

<<It's a four-way if you had spaghetti, onions, chili and cheese. Add beans and it's a five-way>>

I guess it was a five way then. It came with the Chili and the beans, I added the other three. Thanks.

One more question: I've only been to Cinti two times, so I forget all the rules. I sort of thought a four way meant any four ingredients, including chili. You seem to imply that a four way has to be spaghetti, onions, chili, and cheese. Suppose I had spaghetti, chili, cheese, and beans, but with no onions? What would that be? A three way with beans?

Thanks again. This is all making me wish I was in Cincinnatti. --Ken

RE: Bush's Chili? (carlton pierre)

Fri, 25 Mar 2005 14:49:41 GMT

One of the restaurants in Cincy is now offering a six-way, and it seems to me #6 is garlic, but I could be wrong. If so, someone please advise what the six way is.

RE: Bush's Chili? (Michael Hoffman)

Fri, 25 Mar 2005 14:45:00 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by ken8038

Meanwhile, the Wegman's here in NJ have begun carrying Skyline Chili in cans. About the same price, and way better. We served it Cincinnatti style, had some left over spaghetti in the fridge, chopped some onions, shredded some cheddar. Voila! A four way (or is that a five way? I always forget what you're supposed to count, do the beans and chili count separately if the can comes with beans?). A reasonable approximation of what I recall having in Cincinnatti several years back. ---Ken

It's a four-way if you had spaghetti, onions, chili and cheese. Add beans and it's a five-way.

RE: Bush's Chili? (carlton pierre)

Fri, 25 Mar 2005 14:41:18 GMT

I made my own Cincy chili for lunch from a can of Skyline's. Pretty good, but I've had a jar of Bush's chili for several months now, I just haven't had any desire to try it yet. I suppose I will someday.

RE: Bush's Chili? (ken8038)

Tue, 22 Mar 2005 19:37:31 GMT

I was waiting for a sale on the Bush's Chili. Finally ShopRite here in NJ had it on sale for about 20 cents off, still way overpriced.
Overpriced, and I wasn't impressed. If it was a dollar can of chili it would be worth it, but not at $2.69 or whatever.

Meanwhile, the Wegman's here in NJ have begun carrying Skyline Chili in cans. About the same price, and way better. We served it Cincinnatti style, had some left over spaghetti in the fridge, chopped some onions, shredded some cheddar. Voila! A four way (or is that a five way? I always forget what you're supposed to count, do the beans and chili count separately if the can comes with beans?). A reasonable approximation of what I recall having in Cincinnatti several years back. ---Ken

RE: Bush's Chili? (garykg6)

Sun, 27 Feb 2005 11:06:46 GMT

I am in the 'no beans'camp when it comes to chili but I really don't eat enough of it to become a firebrand advocate,one way or another. I picked up a jar of the Bush 'w/o beans' and with a little tweaking,It's OK on a dog. I add some grated onions,hot sauce and a bit of cumin,pleasant flavor and all but a bit expensive for anything but hot dog size portions

RE: Bush's Chili? (Tedbear)

Sun, 27 Feb 2005 10:54:18 GMT

Addendum to earlier post:

Despite the advisory about consuming Bush's Chili with a large helping of Condeleeza Rice, many people report that what is being served to them is still most unpalatable. The most frequent comment was--"Full of beans!".

RE: Bush's Chili? (hefried)

Sat, 26 Feb 2005 02:55:16 GMT

i think beans in" chili" and just meat in "chili" is equally as yummy...
it's all good.
bush's (i sho hope that aint george W) chili is good nenuf for lunch or for chili dogs.

RE: Bush's Chili? (michaelgemmell)

Sat, 26 Feb 2005 00:48:09 GMT

BaDup DUP!

"If you don't have anything nice to say at all, come sit by me."

RE: Bush's Chili? (Tedbear)

Thu, 24 Feb 2005 18:57:02 GMT

Please note that Bush's Chili must be served with a large helping of Condoleeza Rice.

RE: Bush's Chili? (michaelgemmell)

Thu, 24 Feb 2005 18:24:09 GMT

Thank you for the correction, Catherine. I'd rather be right.

RE: Bush's Chili? (michaelgemmell)

Wed, 23 Feb 2005 20:29:10 GMT

Septic boxes to which you refer are popular with manufacturers because they pack into cases better, saving shipping costs. Perhaps that's why the Staggs No Bean chili at Albertson's was such a good buy. I like the boxes because they take less cabinet space and some have a closeable spout so you can use some and refrigerate the rest.

I can't comment on the Staggs box because I didn't buy any of that, but I have no trouble with either the single use or pouring-spout boxes.

RE: Bush's Chili? (mayor al)

Wed, 23 Feb 2005 19:38:42 GMT

For whatever marketing reason, our WalMart has Bushs Chili in the small jars at $2.00 a bottle right now. Either the demand is so low they are marking down to clear it out, or the company is 'restructuring'.
We use the canned beans ...but not the chili.

RE: Bush's Chili? (Bill B.)

Wed, 23 Feb 2005 19:07:34 GMT

Hey, just add a can of HyPower tamales, and you're in business!

RE: Bush's Chili? (oskidunker)

Wed, 23 Feb 2005 18:17:15 GMT

I like Bushes alot. I used to buy Staggs until they came out with that box which I find very hard to open. Is it just me? My office partner also said his wife could not open the box without making a mess. I have read the instructions on their web site and find the same problem. Does anyone know why they went to the stupid box? I saw 10 boxes for $10.00 yesterday at Albertsons in California. Maybe it isn't selling very well. Must have been a huge cost savings for Staggs. Anyway , I love the Jar and what Bush's puts in it

RE: Bush's Chili? (Mosca)

Wed, 16 Feb 2005 23:06:53 GMT

De gustibus, I suppose. For hot dogs with onions I like Castleberry's.

Tom

RE: Bush's Chili? (BT)

Mon, 14 Feb 2005 21:44:11 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by Mosca

The Bush's "chunky with beans": yuck. Too many beans, gravy too thick and salty, too much cumin, overprocessed canned beef taste.

So I tried a carton of Stagg's Steakhouse chili, no beans; it was different, but it wasn't good. Same thick gravy and overprocessed beef taste, not a very high gravy-to-ingredients ratio; more like a red pudding with meat bits in it.

Both of the chili mixes I wrote about in a different thread are light years ahead of these, by the way. They both have the "real chili" taste about them, not this overprocessed slop taste.

Tom

Guess what: I like "overprocessed slop", especially on hot dogs with lots of raw onion and hot sauce!

RE: Bush's Chili? (dreamzpainter)

Mon, 14 Feb 2005 16:19:23 GMT

I haven't tried Bush's chili yet but as for beans in chili.. one night in desperation(semiempty pantry and hungry kids) I browned up ground meat with peppers and onions and added (horror) baked beans! I called it "yankee chili" and the kids loved it! They still ask for it even though they are grown and out of the house.

RE: Bush's Chili? (Mosca)

Fri, 28 Jan 2005 20:57:46 GMT

The Bush's "chunky with beans": yuck. Too many beans, gravy too thick and salty, too much cumin, overprocessed canned beef taste.

So I tried a carton of Stagg's Steakhouse chili, no beans; it was different, but it wasn't good. Same thick gravy and overprocessed beef taste, not a very high gravy-to-ingredients ratio; more like a red pudding with meat bits in it.

Both of the chili mixes I wrote about in a different thread are light years ahead of these, by the way. They both have the "real chili" taste about them, not this overprocessed slop taste.

Tom