Down Dirty Chili Recipes

DOWN AND DIRTY GARLIC CHILI

Steps:

• Heat a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add ground beef, and cook until evenly browned. Stir occasionally to crumble. Season the beef with chili powder, onion flakes, cumin, paprika, garlic and red pepper flakes, and mix well.
• Pour in the tomatoes, chili beans, and tomato sauce. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for at least 30 minutes, or longer for thicker chili. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

HATCH CHILE DIRTY RICE

Steps:

• Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; arrange chile peppers cut-side down on top.
• Roast under the preheated broiler until the skin of the peppers has blackened and blistered, 5 to 8 minutes.
• Place blackened peppers into a bowl and seal tightly with plastic wrap. Allow peppers to steam as they cool, about 20 minutes. Remove and discard skins. Chop flesh.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and bacon; cook and stir until browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain excess grease. Add onion; cook and stir until golden, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Pour water into the skillet; bring to a boil. Add rice. Reduce heat; simmer until water is absorbed and rice is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Fold in chopped peppers before serving.

DOWN & DIRTY CHILI

Steps:

• 1. In a large pot, preferably cast iron, cook the diced bacon over medium-high heat, until the fat begins to render.
• 2. Add the onions, and continue to cook, until the onions soften, about 6 minutes.
• 3. Add the ground sirloin, and cook until browned.
• 4. Add the chili powder, ground cumin, garlic, and cayenne pepper, and stir until the spices begin to bloom, about 2 minutes.
• 5. Chef's Note: I really, really, really, like Mexene Chile Powder... It's really got great flavor.
• 6. Add the canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, beans, and water. Stir to combine.
• 7. Allow to simmer, uncovered for about an hour... two if you have the time.
• 8. Chef's Note: If you want to thicken up the sauce a bit, and add some flavor... Take a tablespoon or two of masa (ground corn) about thirty minutes into the simmer...
• 9. Serve with sour cream, cheese, and some crackers, or homemade bread.
• 10. It's down... It's dirty... But it tastes great on a cold Autumn's evening.

QUICK AND DIRTY CHILI

Steps:

• In stock pot brown hamburger, drain.
• Add cans, red pepper flakes, and chili powder.
• Warm through on medium-high heat.
• Serve with shredded cheddar cheese and tortilla chips.
• Enjoy!