Chili Con Carne Casa Rio Restaurant Style Recipes

CHILI CON CARNE-CASA RIO RESTAURANT STYLE

Steps:

• 1. Deseed and clean ancho chili pods-Soak for 1 hour in hot water-Drain and grind-set aside.
• 2. Place pork and beef cubes into a large stock pot.
• 3. Fill with water to cover meat.
• 4. Bring to a simmer over medium high heat.
• 5. Add jalapeños, garlic, salt, cumin, ancho chili pod paste and pepper-bring to a boil, reduce heat to a slow simmer and cook until done, around 90 minutes.
• 6. Add chili powder and mix all ingredients well.
• 7. Simmer for 20 minutes.
• 8. Remove from heat and thicken with Masa roux. To make roux add enough water to make a medium slurry. Check after 5 minutes-you will need to add a little more water.

CHILI CON CARNE-CASA RIO RECIPE

Steps:

• Deseed and clean ancho chili pods.
• Soak for 1 hour in hot water.
• Drain and grind.
• Reserve.
• Place pork and beef cubes into a large stock pot.
• Fill with water to cover meat.
• Bring to a simmer over medium high heat.
• Add jalapeños, garlic, salt, cumin, ancho chili pod paste and pepper.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce to a simmer and cook until meat is done.
• Add chili powder and mix all ingredients well.
• Simmer for 20 minutes.
• Remove from heat and thicken with Masa roux.

AWARD WINNING CHILI CON CARNE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook green pepper, and onion, until softened. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Crumble over bouillon cubes, and stir in wine; continue to cook for a few minutes. Stir in chopped tomatoes, garlic, and tomato paste. Season with paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper, basil, oregano, and parsley. Stir in salt and pepper.
• Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium low. Cover, and simmer for 90 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in kidney beans, and hot pepper sauce. You can add the reserved tomato juice if more liquid is needed. Continue to simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, corn meal, and water until smooth. Stir into chili, and cook for a further 10 minutes, or until chili has thickened up.