Jamess Taco Chili Recipes

JAMES CONEY ISLAND CHILI

Steps:

• In a 4 quart sauce pan brown diced chuck steak in vegetable oil, stir steak frequently until lightly brown.
• Add beef broth and water.
• Simmer beef mixture for 1 hour on medium low heat. After beef has been simmering for 1 hour, add 2 cups of tomatoes that have been processed in a blender with their juice. Strain after processing to remove seeds and pulp.
• Add all spices to meat and tomatoes and stir well. Simmer for forty five to fifty minutes on low heat, stirring from time to time.
• Slowly pour enough of the thickening sauce into meat and tomato mixture, to bring it to a thick state, stir constantly. Depending how much the liquid has been reduced, you may need less of the thickener .
• Simmer on low heat and stir until chili reaches the desired consistently and ready to be served.
• Great over hot dogs or served alone with your favorite accompaniments.

JAMES CONEY ISLAND CHILI

Steps:

• Cut the chuck roast into small bite-sized pieces (diced).
• In a 4-quart saucepan, brown the diced chuck roast in vegetable oil, stirring frequently until lightly browned.
• Add beef broth and water.
• Simmer beef for 1 hour on medium-low heat.
• Place tomatoes with juice in blender and blend until pureed.
• Strain the tomatoes to remove seeds and pulp.
• After beef has been simmering for 1 hour, add 2 cups of the pureed tomatoes.
• Add all the spices to meat and tomatoes and stir well.
• Simmer for 45 to 50 minutes on low heat, stirring from time to time.
• Combine the finely crushed saltine crackers, masa harina, and enough water to make a medium thick, smooth mixture (thickening sauce).
• Slowly pour enough of the thickening sauce into meat and tomato mixture, to bring it to a thick state, stirring constantly. Depending on how much the liquid has been reduced, you may need less of the thickener.
• Simmer on low heat and stir until chili reaches the desired consistency and ready to be served.

JAMES CONEY ISLAND CHILI

Steps:

• Brown meat in a dutch oven.
• Add remaining ingredients for chili.
• Simmer for 30 minutes.
• Combine ingredients for thickening agent and add to chili.
• Cook until thickened.

HEARTY TACO CHILI

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook and crumble beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 8-10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer beef to a 5-qt. slow cooker., Rinse and drain beans and hominy. Add to beef, along with canned tomatoes and green chilies, tomato sauce, onion, the dressing and seasoning mixes and pepper. Puree green chilies and remaining diced tomatoes in a covered blender until smooth; stir into beef mixture., Cook, covered, on low until flavors are blended, 6-8 hours. Serve with toppings as desired., Freeze option: Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.