Dutch Oven Chili Recipe - Gluten Free! (2024)

FAQs

How do you thicken gluten-free chili? ›

If cornstarch is not readily available, you can also use all-purpose flour and water or gluten-free flour to thicken the chili. However, if you go with this alternative, remember to double the amount of water. Flour or cornstarch work really well. Baking powder is another handy option to thicken your chili.

For making great chili, it's a tie between the Dutch oven and the multi-cooker in slow-cook mode. Each requires some tweaking in the cooking methods, though. The Dutch oven chili had the best aroma, heat, and flavor, but it looked less than appetizing due to its dry texture. And the longer it sat, the thicker it got.

White Rice Flour: An all-purpose flour for breading and thickening. Sweet Rice Flour (Mochiko): Thickens gravy and sauces, and is used to make noodles. Tapioca Flour (Tapioca Starch): Use it to thicken sauces, as you would starch. Xanthan Gum: Include in gluten-free flour mix to help your baked goods stick together.

Adding flour directly into the chili will create lumps. Instead, make a slurry by mixing one tablespoon of cold water with one tablespoon of cornstarch. If you're using all-purpose flour, double the amount of water. Stir in the cornstarch slurry, evenly distributing it throughout the chili.

This is because most traditional chili ingredients are naturally gluten-free. Ingredients like kidney beans, bell peppers, onions, tomato paste, tomato sauce, spices like cumin, garlic powder, and chili powder, and protein like beef, chicken, or turkey are all naturally free from gluten.

Ingredients. The original Worcestershire sauce included barley malt vinegar, making it unsafe for someone with celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity. However, there are many different versions of Worcestershire sauce, including gluten-free versions.

First, the good news: Most tomato sauces and white pasta sauces on the market do not contain gluten ingredients, and many are considered to be safely gluten-free.

The cast iron pot/dutch oven is great for chili. It should be well-seasoned, so you won't get corrosion due to tomatoes in any significant way. The reason why it's suited so well is that it retains heat, so browning meat (esp for chunked instead of ground), initially, works well.

Versatility: Dutch Ovens are way more versatile than Slow Cookers. Not only can you make stews like you could in a Slow Cooker, but you can also bake bread, build a pasta sauce, sear meat, sauté vegetables, and plenty more.

What are the best beans for chili? ›

The best beans for chili are pinto, kidney, and black beans, like in this easy and tasty recipe. This 3-bean chili freezes great for meals later in the week. If you prefer thinner chili, add an extra can of tomato sauce. The green chiles are not hot and add a wonderful flavor, so don't be afraid to use them.

There are two reasons why ground spices like curry powder, turmeric, paprika, and cinnamon might contain gluten: They were either contaminated in the factory, or the manufacturer added a little flour to them later to prevent caking. Most herbs and spices are safe, however, especially if they're fresh.

Spices sold singularly—ie, there's only one ingredient in the ingredients list—should be safe. This includes, but is not limited to: salt, pepper, garlic powder, garlic salt, ginger, bay leaves, turmeric, onion powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, paprika, coriander, basil, oregano, rosemary, marjoram, and thyme.

Kikkoman® Gluten-Free Sweet Chili Sauce taps into America's love affair with “sweet heat.” It captures a subtle Thai flavor with a mild chili kick. This versatile sauce adds sweetness while balanced with savory to liven any dish. Use it right from the bottle as a dip, glaze, or just simply as a sauce.

Arrowroot starch works in these sorts of dishes, too. Some sauces are thickened by starting with a “roux” (a butter + flour mixture), traditionally made with wheat flour. White rice or sweet rice flour is a perfectly good substitute.

Arrowroot and cornstarch are gluten-free alternatives to thickening with flour. They'll also keep your sauce clear and cloud-free. You'll need about 1 tablespoon for every cup of liquid in the recipe. Mix the cornstarch with equal parts water to create a slurry and pour it into the pot.

Cornmeal is one of our go-to thickening agents for chili. Unlike all-purpose flour, this Southern pantry staple adds a subtle earthy flavor to the chili in addition to thickening it up. You can use white or yellow cornmeal that is fine to medium-grain.

Thicken your stew with care.

For a gluten-free, dairy-free alternative, experiment with cornstarch, tapioca flour, or arrowroot powder. You can also make a roux with your favorite gluten-free flour as well.