Steak Fajita Chili Paula Deen Recipes

GOLD MEDAL SIZZLING FAJITAS (PAULA DEEN)

Steps:

• In a heavy duty resealable plastic bag, combine 3 tablespoons of the vegetable oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, hot sauce, salt, pepper and your choice of meat.
• Seal and toss the bag around to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator.
• *Cook's Note: 15 minutes for shrimp, 20 minutes for chicken and 1 hour for skirt steak.
• If you have a pan like this, preheat your cast iron pan or grill in a preheated 400 degree F oven for at least 20 minutes, to get a good sizzle when you plate the fajitas.
• Heat the outside grill or a large indoor grill pan to medium-high heat. Remove the meat from the marinade and place it on the hot grill, discard the marinade.
• Cook chicken until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side, skirt steak about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare and about 2 minutes for shrimp. Slice the chicken and steak into strips if you are using.
• In a large skillet heat up the remaining 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and fry the onions and bell peppers until crisp-tender with some salt and pepper.
• Wrap the tortillas in foil and warm them in the oven with the servers for 15 minutes.
• When you are ready to serve, arrange the meat, onions and peppers on cast iron servers or plates that have been heated in the microwave. It will immediately start to sizzle from their fat and moisture. Serve with the warm tortillas and other accompaniments.

STEAK FAJITA CHILI-PAULA DEEN

Steps:

• Cut steaks across grain into thin 1 inch strips.
• In a large dutch oven heat oil over medium-high heat. Add steak, cook 5 minutes, stirring often.
• Add peppers, onions, cook 5 minutes. Stir in water, tomato sauce, beans, diced tomatoes, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, lime juice, garlic salt, and pepper.
• Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.
• Garnish with cheese and sour cream if you want. Enjoy!

NEVER-ENTERED-IN-A-CONTEST-BUT-STILL-SUPER-GOOD CHILI

Steps:

• In a skillet, brown meat. Drain and set aside.
• Spray a large (6- or 7-qt.) pot with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Add the onion, bell peppers, garlic, and celery, and saute briefly.
• Stir in the diced tomatoes and the Rotel.
• Add several shakes of cumin and chili powder (I do it until I can smell them -- you can always add more later), and also the italian seasoning, basil and oregano, if using.
• Cook for about 8 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
• Add the beans, browned meat, red pepper flakes, and chili seasoning.
• Partially cover, and simmer for at least 4 hours.
• Serve with shredded cheese and cornbread, if desired.