Friday, July 28, 2006

Chili, MMMMMMM.........

Ok. So a few days ago I had a hankerin' for some chili. I know what you are thinking..."Chili??? In the heat of the SUMMER??? Insane woman!" Well actually, it was a high of about 79-80 degrees, dark and rainy for 3 days or so. With that kind of weather, chili is suitable eating.

Being from Texas, I left out the beans because, after all, chili with beans is really bean soup with meat. The recipe was heisted from Emeril Lagasse from the Food Network website and here it is. Enjoy!


Emeril's Chili

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups chopped onions
Salt
Cayenne (to taste. I used 3/4 tsp.)
2 pounds stew meat, cut into cubes
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
Crushed red pepper
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
3 cups crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup tomato paste
8 cups beef stock
2 tablespoons masa flour
4 tablespoons water
1 cup canned dark red kidney beans
1 bag tortilla chips (We used Fritos Scoops)
1 1/2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese
6 tablespoons sour cream
1 small jar jalapenos

In a large saucepan, heat the vegetable oil. When the oil is hot, add the onions and saute for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the vegetables start to wilt. Season with salt and cayenne. Stir in the stew meat, chili powder, cumin, crushed red pepper, and oregano. Brown the meat for 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in the garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, and beef stock. Bring the liquid up to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Simmer the liquid, partially covered for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally, or until the beef is tender. Skim off the fat occasionally.

Mix the masa and water together. Slowly stir in the masa slurry, add the beans, and continue to cook for 30 minutes. Reseason with salt and cayenne. Place a handful of the chips in each shallow bowl. Spoon the chili over the chips. Garnish with the grated cheese, sour cream and jalapenos.

(You can substitute low fat sour cream and cheese and it will taste just as good.)

((Also, I use fat free, reduce sodium beef stock. This way you can monitor your sodium intake.))

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