Fireside Brisket Chili Recipes

BRISKET CHILI

Steps:

• Place oil in a large heavy bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
• Add onions and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add peppers and garlic and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring so garlic doesn't burn.
• Add the leftover brisket and spices to the pot. Stir to combine and cook for 1 minutes until fragrant.
• Add coffee to the pot if using and scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pan using a wooden spatula or spoon.
• Add the tomatoes, green chiles and beans to the pot. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer uncovered.
• Once simmering, cover and cook for a minimum of 45 minutes up to 1 1/2 hours).
• Uncover, add the corn, stir and simmer an additional 10 minutes.
• Season to taste with more salt and pepper if needed.
• Serve with garnishes of your choice. (*see note)

BEEF BRISKET CHILI

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, brown beef and onion in oil in batches; drain. Stir in the beans, kielbasa, salsa, tomatoes, tomato sauce, chiles, garlic and seasonings. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3 hours or until meat is tender. Just before serving, stir in lemon juice and zest. If desired, top with cheddar cheese and sliced green onions.

FIRESIDE BRISKET CHILI

Steps:

• Pat the brisket cubes dry with paper towels. Heat the oil in a very large heavy casserole and quickly brown the meat in batches on all sides. Transfer the brisket to a separate bowl and set aside. Sauté the onion and garlic in the same oil over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes until limp, but not brown. Add the chili powder, pepper flakes, cayenne pepper and cumin and sauté for 1 minute. Add the bell peppers, bay leaf, tomatoes with their juice, the reserved meat, 1.5 tsp salt and 1 tsp pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover the pot with a tight fitting lid and simmer for 5 hours (or 3 hours 1st day + 2.5 the second day), stirring occasionally. Add the coffee, cover the pot and simmer for one more hour. Taste and adjust seasonings (salt and pepper to taste)Add the kidney beans and and warm through. In separate bowls, serve garnishes of cilantro, scallions, sour cream and chili oil.