cheesy chili

August 27th, 2009  Tagged

cheesy chili

cheesy chili

Cheesy Chili

1 (15 ounce) can chili
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup Minute Rice
I cup water
1 1/2 cups shredded cheese of your choice
Salt and pepper to taste

Bring chili, water and tomatoes to boil in a large frying pan. Once it is boiling, add the Minute Rice and simmer for one to two minutes. Remove from heat and sprinkle cheese over the top and serve. Also tastes great with sour cream and buttered bread.

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dallas chili

August 19th, 2009  Tagged ,

dallas chili

Dallas Chili

Yield: 12 servings

6 pounds beef brisket, coarse grind
4 tablespoons ground hot red chile
1 tablespoon ground mild red chile
1/2 tablespoon chile Caribe
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons dried Mexican oregano
8 garlic cloves, crushed
4 bay leaves
1 teaspoon gumbo file (ground sassafras)
3 tablespoons ground cumin
3 tablespoons Woodruff or 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon salt
1/3 cup bacon drippings
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons Masa Harina
4 (12 ounce) cans beer
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon chicken fat (optional)
Hot pepper sauce (optional)

Combine the beef with the ground chile, caribe, cayenne pepper, oregano, garlic, bay leaves, gumbo file, cumin, woodruff (if used), paprika and salt.

Heat the bacon drippings in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add the meat and spice mixture to the pot. Break up any lumps with a fork and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is evenly browned.

Stir in the remaining ingredients (including the chocolate, if used) and the optional chicken fat and hot pepper sauce. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 2 hours. Taste and adjust seasonings.

Simmer, uncovered, for 10 hours longer, adding more beer or water and stirring as needed. Skim off fat before serving.

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chili verde

chili verde

chili verde

Chili Verde

1 pound pork or beef
Oil or lard
4 green chiles, toasted, peeled and chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 cup boiling water
Salt
Pepper

Cut pork into small cubes. Saut? in oil until well browned. Drain off all but 1 tablespoon fat. Add chopped chiles, garlic, onion, tomato and water and season to taste with salt and pepper. If desired, you may also add 1 potato, peeled and diced, at this time. Cover tightly and simmer for 1 hour.

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chili with cornmeal dumplings

August 10th, 2009  Tagged

chili with cornmeal dumplings

Chili with Corn Dumplings

1 1/2 pounds ground beef
3/4 cup chopped onion
1 (15 to 17 ounce) can whole kernel corn, undrained
1 (16 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon red pepper sauce
1 1/3 cups Bisquick Original baking mix
2/3 cup cornmeal
2/3 cup milk
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Cook beef and onion in Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain.

Reserve 1/2 cup of the corn. Stir in remaining corn with liquid, tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, garlic salt and red pepper sauce into beef mixture. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 15 minutes.

Mix baking mix and cornmeal. Stir in milk, cilantro and reserved 1/2 cup corn just until moist. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonsful onto simmering chili. Cook uncovered over low heat 15 minutes. Cover and cook 15 to 18 minutes or until dumplings are dry.

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easy hearty chili

August 9th, 2009  Tagged ,

easy hearty chili

Easy Hearty Chili

1 pound ground beef
1 (14.5 ounce) can Ro-Tel
1 (15 ounce) can kidney or pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (1.25 ounce) envelope chili seasoning

Brown meat; drain. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer 15 minutes.

Yield: 4 to 6 servings.

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craig claibornes real texas chili

August 7th, 2009  Tagged

craig claibornes real texas chili

Craig Claibornes Real Texas Chili

3 pounds boneless chuck, 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 to 6 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (13 1/2 ounce) can beef broth
1 broth can of water
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup sour cream
1 lime, cut into 8 wedges

Saut? beef in oil in 4-quart pot until meat changes color but doesn brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Combine chili powder, cumin and flour in cup. Add with garlic to beef; stir to coat meat. Add oregano.

Combine broth and water in bowl. Add 1 1/2 cups broth mixture and pepper to meat. Simmer, partially covered, 1 1/2 hours, stirring. Add remaining broth mixture to meat; simmer, partially covered, 30 minutes or until meat is very tender.

Add beans; heat through. Garnish with sour cream and lime.

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black bean chili

black bean chili

black bean chili

Black Bean Chili

Posted by Tiffany at recipegoldmine.com 11/30/2001 11:49 am

Source: Santa Fe Lite & Spicy Recipes by Joan Stromquist

1/4 cup olive oil
1 large onion, diced medium
2 tablespoons fresh garlic, minced
1 tablespoon red chili powder
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 pounds frozen green chile peppers,
    defrosted and chopped
4 cups tomatoes, chopped
4 1/2 cups tomato juice
1/4 cup molasses
1 1/2 pounds black beans, washed, cooked and
    drained (reserve the cooking liquid)
1/8 cup fresh cilantro, minced
1 tablespoon salt, or to taste
1 cup Monterey jack cheese, grated, optional
1/2 cup sour cream, optional

In a large stockpot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until it is hot. Add the onion and saut? until translucent, about 6 to 8 minutes.

Add the garlic, red chili powder, coriander, cayenne pepper, paprika, dried oregano and cumin, and stir well.

Add the green chile peppers, tomatoes, tomato juice and molasses and stir again. Cover the pot and bring the liquid to a simmer.

In a food processor, puree one-third of the cooked black beans and a small amount of the reserved cooking liquid until a smooth liquid forms. (Add more cooking liquid as needed.)

To the stockpot, add the pureed beans, the rest of the cooked beans, the cilantro and the salt and stir well. Simmer the soup for 10 minutes or until everything is hot.

To serve, place 1/8 cup of Monterey jack cheese in the bottom of each of eight soup bowls. Pour the soup on top. Garnish with a dollop of sour cream.

Makes 8 servings.

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hidden valley ranch chili

July 24th, 2009  Tagged

hidden valley ranch chili

Hidden Valley Ranch Chili

Source: Hidden Valley Guest Ranch

2 pounds ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1 to 2 cups water
1 large can whole tomatoes
2 or 3 small cans tomato sauce
1/2 cups chili powder
1 to 2 teaspoons cumin
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
Tiny dash cayenne pepper
1 can Ranch style beans

Brown meat together with onion. When thoroughly cooked, drain meat in colander; rinse thoroughly with hot water to remove grease. Return mixture to large kettle; add water. Add whole tomatoes, cutting or squishing into bite size pieces. Add tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, salt, cayenne and pepper. Stir well. Last of all, add beans with juice. Adjust flavor. If too hot, add 1 to 2 teaspoons sugar. Not hot enough? Increase cayenne pepper.

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    southwestern white chili

    July 23rd, 2009  Tagged ,

    southwestern white chili

    southwestern white chili

    Southwestern White Chili

    1 tablespoon olive oil
    1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into small cubes
    1/4 cup chopped onion
    1 cup chicken broth
    1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles
    1 (19 ounce) can white kidney beans (cannelloni), undrained
    2 green onions, sliced
    1 teaspoon garlic powder
    1 teaspoon ground cumin
    1/2 teaspoon oregano
    1/2 teaspoon cilantro (optional)
    1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
    Monterey jack cheese (optional)

    Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and onions; cook 4 to 5 minutes.

    Stir in broth, chiles and spices. Simmer 15 minutes.

    Stir in beans; simmer 5 minutes. Top with green onions and Monterey jack cheese, if you desire.

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    chili don pedro

    July 21st, 2009  Tagged

    chili don pedro

    Chili Don Pedro

    Posted by Olga at recipegoldmine.com 6:58:50pm 3/22/03

    8 ounces medium noodles, cooked and drained
    1 tablespoon butter or margarine
    3 (16 ounce) cans chili with beans
    8 ounces creamed cottage cheese
    8 ounces cream cheese, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
    1/2 cup dairy sour cream

    Toss cooked noodles with butter; keep warm. Mix chili, cheeses, and sour cream in cooking pan of a large chafing dish. Cover and simmer until the mixture is thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally. If necessary, blend in additional sour cream until of desired consistency.

    To serve, combine noodles with the chili mixture and sprinkle snipped parsley over top.

    Yield: 8 servings.

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