Native American Firewater Chili Recipes

NATIVE AMERICAN BUFFALO PLATE

Steps:

• Make the ribs: Heat the canola oil in a large saucepan over high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 370 degrees F. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Bring the chicken stock to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with paper towels.
• Put the ribs in the boiling water and cook 10 minutes. Transfer to the paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain for a few seconds. Season both sides of the ribs with salt and pepper, then fry in the hot oil, in batches if necessary, until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
• Pour the hot chicken stock into a small roasting pan and whisk in a few tablespoons of the barbecue sauce. Add the ribs and brush them with more of the barbecue sauce. Transfer to the oven and cook until fall-off-the-bone tender, 30 to 40 minutes, brushing with more sauce every 5 minutes or so.
• Meanwhile, make the bison loin: Season both sides of the loin with salt and pepper and coat one side with the steak rub.
• Heat the canola oil in a medium ovenproof skillet over high heat until it begins to shimmer. Sear the loin, rub-side down, until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook 1 more minute. Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook until a thermometer inserted into the center registers 130 degrees F for medium rare, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes before slicing into 4 thick pieces.
• Ladle some of the green and red chile sauces side by side on a large dinner plate; top with 1 slice of the loin. Stack 2 ribs on the other side of the plate. Garnish the loin with cilantro, if desired.

TIGUA INDIAN 'BOWL OF RED'

Steps:

• In a large pot, heat oil over medium-low heat and sauté onion and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the beef, raise heat to medium-high and sauté until browned.
• Add chile powder, cumin, sugar, salt, pepper, oregano and cayenne pepper. Stir in the tomato sauce and 1 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer, partly covered, for 1 hour 10 minutes.
• Remove from heat and stir in masa harina mixture. Return to low heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. If desired, serve with rice or bread, and sour cream.