Brendas Red White And Black Chili Recipes

BRENDAS CHILI FOR A CROWD.

Steps:

• 1. Cook together ground chuck and ground pork with diced onions until meat is no longer pink. In a very large stock pot add all other ingredients and bring to a boil. Strain the fat off of the cooked meat and add to your beans. Simmer on low for about an hour stirring to make sure it is not sticking to the bottom of pot. Taste before serving because you may need to add more salt.
• 2. Top with all your favorite toppings and enjoy.

BLACK, WHITE AND RED BEAN CHILI WITH SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add Italian sausages and brown on all sides, turning occasionally, about 8 minutes. Transfer sausage to plate. Add chopped onion to pan and sauté 5 minutes. Add chopped bell peppers and chilies and sauté 1 minute. Add chili powder and cumin and stir until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Add crushed tomatoes and beans. Simmer 15 minutes to blend flavors. Cut sausage into 1/2-inch pieces. Add to chili and simmer until cooked through, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Mix in vinegar. Season chili to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 2 day ahead. Cool and refrigerate. Before serving, rewarm over medium heat.)
• Spoon chili into bowls. Top with sour cream and cilantro and serve.

CAFé BRENDA BLACK BEAN VEGETABLE CHILI

Steps:

• Pick over the black beans, then soak them in 8 cups of water for 6 to 8 hours. Drain them and cook in 8 cups of water until tender, about 1 hour. Drain, reserving all the cooking liquid.
• In a large skillet, sauté the onion in the oil until soft. Add the garlic, carrots, and celery; sauté 3 minutes. Add the bell pepper and jalapeño peppers; sauté 3 to 5 minutes longer.
• Combine the sautéed vegetables and cooked beans in a large pot. Add the herbs, spices, salt, lemon juice, and chocolate. Pour in about 1 1/2 cups of the reserved cooking liquid or as needed to keep the chili loose. Simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• As the chili simmers, place the pumpkin seeds in a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Dry-toast them, stirring and tossing until the seeds glisten and begin to brown. Sprinkle a few drops of soy sauce on them and allow them to cool.
• Serve in bowls with the pumpkin seeds sprinkled on top. Add sour cream and/or grated cheese, if desired.