Fancy Chilli 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.

FILET MIGNON CHILI

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onions, red bell peppers, yellow bell peppers and garlic and cook until starting to brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Add the ground beef, sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook until browned, about 3 minutes. Add the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika and cayenne and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste and chicken stock. Bring to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the black beans and pinto beans; cook for another 5 minutes.
• While the chili is cooking, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet until smoking. Add the filet and season well with salt and pepper. Cook, turning, until medium-rare, 2 to 3 minutes. Fold the filet into the chili and turn off the heat.
• Serve the chili in bowls, topped with a Cheese Crisp and some Pico de Gallo and Avocado Mash.
• Heat a large nonstick saute pan over medium-high heat. Make small piles of the shredded cheese in the pan; cook until the cheese melts and starts to brown. Flip and cook on the reverse side until golden brown. Transfer the cheese crisps to a paper towel until ready to serve.
• Combine the tomatoes, onions, cilantro and lime juice in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
• Mash the avocados in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Mix in the lime juice and green onions.

FANCY CHILI

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and green onions and cook for about 1 minute. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chili powder until fully combined. Add the tomatoes, beans, bell pepper, carrots, brown sugar and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, and then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer the chili for 15 minutes.

MOM'S PERFECT CHILI

Steps:

• Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, crumbling with a spoon until evenly browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Add remaining oil to the pot and return to medium-high heat. Add onion and saute, stirring often, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add poblano, bell, and jalapeno peppers and garlic; cook, stirring frequently until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, sugar, salt, pepper, garlic powder, cayenne, and oregano; cook for 1 minute. Add beer and stir, scraping any small brown bits from the bottom of the pot. Add crushed and fire-roasted tomatoes, tomato puree, beef stock, chipotle pepper, and adobo sauce; stir until well combined. Bring to a simmer, stirring often.
• Stir in beef and kidney beans; return to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for at least 3 hours.

FANCY FILET MIGNON CHILI

Steps:

• Combine the six ingredients of the chili seasoning in a plasctic bag. Set aside.
• Brown filet mignon in a large pot, add 3 teaspoons of the seasoning mix to coat. Add the ground turkey and cook until no longer pink. Add onion, cook 3 more minutes. Add tomatoes and 3 more teaspoons of the seasoning mix. Add one can of chili beans. In a food processor add the other can of beans and process until smooth, then add to the chili. Cook on low for about 45 minutes.