Make and share this Senator Barry Goldwater's Expert Chili Con Carne With Beans recipe from Food.com.

“Chili concocted outside Texas is usually a weak, apologetic imitation of the real thing. One of the first things I do when I get home to Texas is to have a bowl of red. There is simply nothing better.” -Lyndon B. Johnson, 36th President of the United States Named after Lyndon B. Johnson’s ranch along the Pedernales River in Texas, this chili is not only an LBJ family favorite, but a Texan favorite too. Several variations of Pedernales River Chili recipes are circulating around the Internet, but our version comes from The First Ladies Cookbook and includes chili meat infused with bacon– it’s just as good as it sounds. So many people requested LBJ’s Pedernales River Chili recipe back in the 1960’s that the White House printed it up on recipe cards that could be mailed easily. The recipe has also been printed in a number of books and newspapers in the more than half century since Johnson took office in 1963. If you decide to make it, you’ll quickly learn why it was so popular. INGREDIENTS 4 pounds chili meat 8 tablespoons bacon drippings 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic 1 teaspoon ground oregano 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 string dried mushrooms* 6 teaspoons chili powder …

Use cans of ranch-style beans to add some heartiness to this easy chili recipe, perfect for presidential debate watching!

This chili is said to be President Barack Obama’s ultimate favorite. Though, fair warning, it isn’t your standard chili recipe. This Chicago-style chili has a few added twists that deviate from the norm–but that doesn’t stop it from being delightful! “I borrowed this recipe from my husband—it’s now the President’s Chili Recipe. When we lived in Chicago, we loved to invite our family and friends over to our house, make a batch of chili, and enjoy the evening together.” —Michelle Obama This Chicago-style chili isn’t as soupy as standard chili recipes. It has a few twists that set it apart from the norm. First, it calls for fresh tomatoes instead of canned ones, turmeric (definitely not a standard chili spice), and a big splash of red-wine vinegar that takes the flavor to a new level. In fact, the Obama’s recommend you serve this chili over rice. So, that’s just what I did . . . and it didn’t disappoint! Top it with shredded cheese and a dollop of sour cream–and whip up a batch of Abe Lincoln’s corn muffins to go with it–and this is about as hearty and tasty as chili comes. Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 1 large onion, chopped 1 …