Dads Best Chili Recipes

THE BEST EVER CHILI

Steps:

• Combine chiles and enough boiling water to cover; let stand until softened, about 15 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/3 cup of the soaking liquid. Discard stems and seeds. Process chiles, tomato paste, garlic and reserved liquid until smooth. , In a small skillet, toast chili powder, paprika and cumin over medium heat until aromatic, 3-4 minutes; remove and set aside. In a Dutch oven, cook and stir ground beef and steak seasoning over medium-high heat until beef is no longer pink, about 5 minutes; remove and drain. , Sprinkle steak cubes with 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper. In same Dutch oven, brown beef in batches in 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat; remove and set aside. Saute onion and poblano pepper in the remaining 1 tablespoon oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in toasted spices, oregano and pepper flakes. Add the cooked meats along with stock, beer, tomatoes, beans, remaining salt and pepper, and chile paste mixture. Cook over medium heat 20 minutes; reduce heat to low. Stir in masa and simmer 30-45 minutes longer. Serve with desired toppings. Freeze option: Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little broth or water if necessary.

DAD'S HOMEMADE CHILI

Steps:

• Chop onion and jalapeno.
• Saute onion and jalapeno in butter.
• While onion sautes brown the beef and sausage, drain.
• To a large stock/soup pot over low heat add beans, green chilis, and tomatoes.
• Add onion and jalapeno when tender to pot and add meat when brown.
• Add chili powder, garlic, and cumin.
• Cook for approximately 45 minutes over low heat, stirring frequently.

DAD'S FAMOUS CHILI RECIPE

Steps:

• Brown beef in skillet and drain fat.
• Heat oil in separate frying pan and add 1/2 of the chopped onions, sauté until soft, but not brown.
• In blender, purify the other 1/2 of onion, the red bell pepper, garlic, black pepper, and tomato puree.
• Pour the blended ingredients, ground beef, and sautéed onions into a crock pot or a large stock pot.
• Add the chopped tomatoes, kidney beans, chipotle, cayenne pepper, crushed red peppers, chili powder and stir.
• Simmer in pot for about 2 hours, stirring every 15 minutes.
• The longer you leave it cooking on low heat, the more the spices and seasonings will blend together and the better it will be.
• Serve over cooked white rice.

DAD'S CHILI

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in the ground beef and ground pork. Cook and stir until the meat is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease. Set meat aside. Melt the butter in the pot over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, bell pepper, and onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cooked meat, pinto beans, tomatoes, parsley, chili powder, pepper, monosodium glutamate, salt, and cumin. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce heat, and simmer for 1 hour.