Chili Con Elote Chili With Corn Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN CHILI WITH ELOTE TOPPING

Steps:

• Heat chili as directed on pouch; divide between 2 bowls.
• Meanwhile, set oven control to broil. Spray corn with cooking spray. Place on broiler pan; broil with top 4 to 6 inches from heat 3 to 5 minutes, turning once or twice, until corn is charred. Carefully cut corn off cob using sharp knife. In small bowl, mix charred corn kernels, cheese, cilantro and lime juice. Top chili with corn mixture; sprinkle with chile powder.

CHILI CON ELOTE (CHILI WITH CORN)

Steps:

• Chop the onion and garlic and fry gentle for a few minutes.
• Chop the bell pepper, add to the pan and fry for 2-3 minutes longer.
• Add the stock and tomato paste and bring to the boil. Add the corn and lower the heat to a simmer.
• Mash half of the beans and add both the mashed and the whole beans to the pan.
• Stir and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Serve.

SKILLET ELOTE (MEXICAN STREET CORN)

Steps:

• Whisk mayonnaise, lime juice, and chili powder together in a bowl until evenly combined. Set aside.
• Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add corn and cook for 5 minutes without stirring. Toss around with a spatula and cook until corn has started to brown, about 3 minutes more. Remove from heat.
• Add reserved mayonnaise mixture and stir until evenly combined. Add cilantro and stir again. Transfer to serving plates and sprinkle cotija cheese over the top.

CHILI CON ELOTE (CHILI WITH CORN)

Steps:

• Heat a heavy dutch oven over med-high heat.
• Cook the bacon until done but not crisp.
• Remove the bacon and drain on a paper towel.
• Pour off and save all but 3 TBS of the grease.
• Place the flour and the first of the salt and pepper in a bag, add the beef, 1/3 at a time, shake to coat.
• Brown the beef, 1/3 at a time (don't crowd the pan).
• Drain on a paper towel.
• Wipe the pan and regrease between each batch.
• Wipe the pan, place on the heat; add 3 TBS bacon grease.
• Saute (stir fry) the onions until almost translucent.
• Add the garlic and chilies.
• Saute until the onions are golden but not yet brown.
• Add all of the ingredients except the Masa Harina and the corn; mix well.
• Return the bacon and beef to the pot.
• Cover and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 2 hours.
• Mix the Masa Harina with 1/2 cup of cold water, add to the pot, stir well.
• Cook another 1/2 hour to thicken.
• Place 1 cup of corn in each bowl and top with chili. (That's all the cooking the corn gets, it's just lightly steamed). Serve with a loose leaf lettuce salad, dressed with lime juice and hot, buttered, corn tortillas.