El Zorros 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.

EL ZORRO'S TOSTADAS

Steps:

• Put the lean ground beef and chopped onions in skillet over medium heat. Break up meat and fry til brown. Drain grease. Add the tomato sauce, cumin, pepper, salt and chili powder and stir 10 minutes til meat mixture thickens.
• Heat oil in skillet. Put tortilla in hot oil and fry on both sides 1 minute til golden and crispy to make tostada. Drain on paper towels. Repeat process with remaining tostadas
• Spoon a layer of warm beans, meat mixture, lettuce and salsa on tostadas.top with cheese, sour cream and olive. Serves 4

ZORRO'S REVENGE

Steps:

• Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice.
• Shake and strain into a cocktail glass, and serve.