Rays Garlic Chili Recipes

ZUCCHINI CHILI

Steps:

• Char the skins of the poblano chiles by placing them over a gas burner or under a hot broiler with the oven door slightly cracked. Turn the chiles until the skins are black. Remove and cool the chiles in a tightly covered bowl, then peel and finely chop or process into coarse puree in food processor.
• Heat extra-virgin olive oil over medium-high heat and add zucchini, onions, garlic, hot pepper, cumin, coriander, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper, stir frequently for 10 minutes. Add in the tomato paste, and stir 1 minute more. Deglaze the pan with beer, stir in poblanos and beans and about half of the stock, bring to a bubble then reduce heat and simmer 10 to 15 minutes to combine flavors. Cool completely, cover and store for make-ahead meal. Reheat over medium heat.
• While the chili reheats make the rice. Melt the butter in a saucepot over medium heat and add the rice, toast a minute or 2, then stir in 1 1/2 cups stock, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and cook covered, over low heat 15 minutes.
• To food processor, add the spinach, cilantro, if using, and a little salt, and pulse into a fine paste. Stir the paste into the rice after 15 minutes. Turn off the heat, cover the pot and let the rice stand another 5 to 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve in shallow bowls with zucchini chili and toppings of choice to garnish.
• Toppers to choose from: crushed tortillas or warm soft tortillas, sour cream, shredded cheeses, scallions or finely chopped onions, lime wedges.

CHILI-GARLIC ROASTED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Place extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, chili powder and grill seasoning in the bottom of a large bowl and add the broccoli spears. Toss to coat broccoli evenly then transfer to a large nonstick baking sheet. Roast the broccoli until ends are crisp and brown and stalks are tender, 17 to 20 minutes.

RACHAEL RAY'S ROASTED POBLANO STEAK CHILI

Steps:

• Preheat broiler to high.
• To roast the poblano peppers, drizzle them with EVOO, season with salt and pepper, and place on a cookie sheet. Transfer to the broiler, turning every 1-2 minutes, until charred on each side.
• Remove from the oven, place in a brown paper bag and seal to keep the steam in for about 10-15 minutes. If you do not have a brown paper bag, place in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap for about 10-15 minutes.
• After that time, peel the skin off, remove the seeds and stem, and chop into bite-size pieces.
• While the peppers are steaming in the bag or bowl, place a large dutch oven over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons EVOO, 2 turns of the pan. Add the steak and brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
• Add the red onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, coriander and smoked paprika to the pot and cook for about 4-5 minutes.
• Add the beer, scraping the bottom of the pan with the back of a wooden spoon to release any brown bits. Add the tomatoes, chopped poblano peppers, lime zest and juice, and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
• To serve, ladle a portion of the chili into a bowl and top with grated manchego cheese and finely sliced scallions.

RACHAEL RAY'S CHILI-GARLIC ROASTED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F
• Place extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, chili powder and grill seasoning in the bottom of a large bowl and add the broccoli spears. Toss to coat broccoli evenly then transfer to a large nonstick baking sheet.
• Roast the broccoli until ends are crisp and brown and stalks are tender, 17 to 20 minutes.

RACHAEL RAY BASIL, CHILI AND GARLIC CHICKEN

Steps:

• In small bowl, combine 1/2 cup water with the fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar and crushed red pepper. Stir to dissolve the sugar, set aside.
• In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the rice noodles al dente. Drain and set aside.
• While the noodles are cooking, heat a wok or large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until hot, about 1 minute. Add 2 tablespoons oil, then the sliced and chopped onion, and garlic. Stir-fry until fragrant and softened but not browned, about 3 minutes Transfer the mixture to a bowl and set aside.
• Add the remaining 1 tablespoons oil to the skillet and heat for about 1 minute. Working in 2 batches if necessary, spread the chicken in a single layer in the pan without crowding and cook, undisturbed, until the edges change color, about 1 minute. Turn and continue cooking, tossing now and then, until lightly browned all over, 2 to 3 minutes Add the reserved sauce and onion mixture and cook, tossing occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and evenly coated, 2 to 3 minutes longer. Remove the pan from the heat and add the basil, tossing until slightly wilted. Serve the chicken over the noodles.

RAY'S GARLIC CHILI

Steps:

• Set the cheddar cheese and sour cream aside until serving time.
• In a large frying pan, lightly roast the minced garlic in bacon fat over medium heat. Do not burn the garlic.
• Add the ground beef to the roasted garlic in the frying pan and cook over medium/high heat. Make sure to fully cook the ground beef in this step.
• While the ground beef is cooking you can combine the remaining ingredients in a 4-quart pot and stir. When the ground beef is fully cooked, add the beef & garlic to the 4-quart pot and stir to mix all ingredients.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Top each serving with shredded cheddar cheese and 2 oz. sour cream and enjoy!