Barbaras Chili Recipes

THE BEST CHILI

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until just browned, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon.
• Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly golden, about 10 minutes.
• Add the jalapeno and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the tomato paste. Cook, stirring frequently, until coated and fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Stir in the beef broth and crushed tomatoes and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in the cooked ground beef and any accumulated liquid, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer the chili, partially covered, until the beef is tender and the sauce is slightly thickened, about 30 minutes.
• Stir in the beans and their liquid and simmer uncovered until the beans are softened and the chili is thickened, about 30 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.
• Top with sour cream, Cheddar and scallions. Serve with tortilla chips.

THE BEST BOWL OF CHILI YOU'LL EVER HAVE

Steps:

• In a large frying pan over medium heat, cook the ground beef until brown and cooked through, about 7 minutes. Stir constantly to break the beef into crumbles.
• Add the onion, garlic, chili powder, salt, cumin, oregano, cayenne, and tabasco sauce. Keep stirring until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer the beef mixture into a large pot. Add the kidney beans, tomatoes, tomato paste, jalapenos, sugar, and beer. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
• Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the chili simmer for 30 minutes, uncovered. Stir occasionally to avoid scorching at the bottom.
• Ladle the chili into bowls and top with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle generously with cheese.

AWARD WINNING CHILI RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large Dutch Oven heat 2 tablespoon of olive oil. Add onion, garlic and both types of peppers and cook over medium heat stirring occasionally for 10 minutes.
• In a medium sauté pan heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and add ground turkey thighs and breast. Cook, stirring constantly and breaking up the big chunks with a fork until the liquid evaporates and meat is thoroughly cooked and slightly brown, about 7-10 minutes.
• Add cooked meat into a pot with an onion and pepper mixture.
• Pour in diced tomatoes and beans.
• Dilute tomato paste with 1 cup of chicken broth and add into a pot.
• Add chili powder, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, oregano, cumin, brown sugar, cocoa powder, the remaining chicken broth and ½ teaspoon of salt.
• Give everything a good stir, cover with a lid and reduce the heat to low. If the soup becomes too thick, add ½ cup of chicken broth.
• Simmer for 1 hour.
• Adjust the seasoning and serve immediately with shredded Cheddar cheese and a dollop of sour cream.

BARBARA'S FAMOUS CHILI

Steps:

• In large pot, sauté onion and garlic in hot oil until soft.
• Add bell pepper and set aside.
• In large skillet, cook sausage and stew meat until light brown.
• Add meat mixture to pot and simmer a few minutes to blend flavors.
• Add chili powder and tomatoes and let simmer uncovered for two hours.
• Add water if necessary.
• Add kidney beans and juice until heated all the way through.
• Serve hot.

BARBARA'S CHILI

Steps:

• 1. Brown meat with onions and garlic. DRAIN and put in large pot. Add all dry ingredients. Stir well. Add liquids and after initially heating to boil,reduce heat and cook very slowly 2=3 hours. Cook with lid off.

BARBARA'S CHINESE NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and cool.
• In a small bowl, combine liquids thoroughly with the sugar.
• Whisk thoroughly until the sugar is dissolved.
• Add sauce to cooked noodles and mix with hands until they are evenly coated.
• I refrigerate the salad for a few hours and mix periodically to allow the sauce to absorb into the noodles.
• Before serving, add sesame seeds, carrots and green onions. Toss and serve.