Cowboy Poetry Chili Recipes

COWBOY CHILI

Steps:

• Mix chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and flour together in a small bowl. Brown meat over medium-high heat in a 6-quart pot or 14-inch Dutch oven. Add spice mixture and stir well. Add water gradually and stir well. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 45 minutes.

COWBOY CHILI

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until pepper is crisp-tender.

COWBOY CHILI

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook ground beef, garlic and onion over medium heat, stirring until beef is browned, about 10 minutes.
• Drain well.
• Stir tomatoes with liquid, broth, chili powder, cumin, oregano and cayenne pepper into beef mixture.
• Reduce heat to low.
• Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour.
• Add pinto beans and salt.
• Cook stirring, for 15 minutes longer.
• note: The flavor of the chili actually improves once the ingredients blend making this the perfect do-ahead meal.
• Refrigerate chili until ready to use, then reheat over low heat.

COWBOY POETRY CHILI

Steps:

• Heat oil in a Dutch oven; add in garlic; cook until soft.
• Add in lamb; cook until browned; drain off excess fat.
• In a food processor or blender, puree the tomatillos; add to the pot along with cumin, jalapeno powder, chili powder, cilantro, sugar, salt, lemon juice, parsley, and 2 cups water.
• Bring to a boil; cook at a slow boil for 30 minutes, partially covered.
• Add in beans; cook 10 minutes; add masa harina mixture; cook 7 minutes; remove from heat.
• This chili is on the soupy side even when bound with the masa harina.
• It is best served in soup bowls and topped with crusty cubes of garlic bread that can be used to sop up the good juices.