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Chicken Corn Chili Recipe

February 11th, 2010 by alice  Tags: , ,

INGREDIENTS

  1. 1teaspoonolive oil
  2. 1mediumonion, diced
  3. 1mediumyellow bell pepper, chopped
  4. 1tablespoon mincedfresh jalapeno peppers
  5. 1 1/2teaspoonsground cumin
  6. 1 (15 ounce)cancream-style corn
  7. 1 (7 ounce)can dicedmild green chilies
  8. 2cupswhole milk
  9. 1 (15 ounce)cannavy beans, rinsed and drained
  10. 2cups shreddedcooked chicken
  11. salt and pepper
  12. 1 1/2cups shreddedsharp white cheddar cheese(4 1/2 oz.)

DIRECTIONS

  1. In large pan, combine oil onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno. Stir often over high heat until onions are limp, 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add cumin, corn, green chiles, milk, and beans.
  3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally to blend flavors, about 10 minutes.
  4. Stir in chicken. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Stir in cheese and serve immediately.

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Lean Green Chicken Chili Recipe

January 2nd, 2010 by alice  Tags: , , ,

INGREDIENTS

  1. 8 (6 inch)corn tortillas, divided
  2. 2teaspoonsvegetable oil, divided
  3. 1lbboneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4 inch pieces
  4. 1teaspoonground cumin
  5. 1cup choppedpoblano peppers(1-2 medium)
  6. 1/2cup choppedonions
  7. 1garlic clove, finely minced
  8. 2 (14 ounce)cansreduced-fat chicken broth
  9. 2 (15 ounce)canspinto beans, drained and rinsed
  10. 1 1/4cupssalsa verde(green salsa)or1 (10ounce)cangreen enchilada sauce
  11. 2tablespoons mincedcilantro

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Cut 4 tortillas in half and stack them one on top of the other.Cut into 1/2-inchstrips & toss with 1 teaspoon oil.
  3. Spread tortilla strips in a single layer in a baking pan.Bake 10-12 minutes or until crisp, stirring once.Remove from oven and set aside.
  4. Fold each of the remaining 4 tortillas into quarters & and coarsely grate using a box grater or your favorite method.Set aside. (Cook’s note – I opted to just finely chop the tortillas rather than grating).
  5. Toss chicken pieces with cumin.
  6. Heat remaining 1 teaspoon of oil in a large soup pan, add chicken and cook 5 minutes. Remove chicken.
  7. Add poblano peppers, onion and garlic to pan.Cook and stir 3 minutes.
  8. Stir in chicken, broth, beans, salsa and grated tortillas.
  9. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes.
  10. Stir in cilantro, ladle into soup bowls and top with baked tortilla strips.

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Superbowl Chili Recipe

December 31st, 2009 by alice  Tags: ,

INGREDIENTS

  1. 2lbsground beef
  2. 2tablespoonsolive oil
  3. 2onions, chopped
  4. 4garlic cloves, minced
  5. 1 (28 ounce)cantomato sauce
  6. 3tablespoonstomato paste
  7. 1 (14 ounce)canRotel tomatoes & chilies
  8. 2teaspoonscumin
  9. 2teaspoonscoriander
  10. 2teaspoonscayenne pepper
  11. 2teaspoonspaprika
  12. 4teaspoonschili powder
  13. 2teaspoonssalt
  14. 1 (14 ounce)cankidney beans
  15. 1 (14 ounce)canpinto beans

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan and cook the onion and garlic until soft.
  2. Add the ground beef and saute until brown.
  3. Add all the spices and cook for a couple of minutes before adding the rest of the ingredients.
  4. Simmer over low heat for 1 1/2 hours.

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Best Homemade Chili Recipe

December 23rd, 2009 by alice  Tags: , ,

INGREDIENTS

  1. 4lbsground beef
  2. 2largeonions, diced
  3. 4teaspoonschili powder
  4. 1teaspoon crusheddried red pepper flakes(to taste)
  5. 2teaspoonsdried oregano
  6. 2teaspoonsground cumin
  7. 2teaspoonspaprika
  8. 3teaspoonsgarlic powder
  9. 1 (15 ounce)cantomato sauce
  10. 1 (29 ounce)cantomato sauce
  11. 2 (15 ounce)canskidney beans
  12. 3tablespoonsall-purpose flour
  13. 2tablespoonsvinegar

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large Dutch over or soup kettle, brown beef with onions until the beef is brown and the onions are tender; drain.
  2. Stir in spices and both cans of tomato sauce and kidney beans.
  3. Simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  4. Combine flour and vinegar; stir into chili.
  5. Simmer another 15 minutes or until thickened.

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My Famous Chili Con Carne Recipe

October 12th, 2009 by alice  Tags: , , ,

INGREDIENTS

  1. 1lbground buffalo meator ground beef
  2. 4-6slicesbacon, cut into 1/2 in. chunks
  3. 1tablespoonolive oil
  4. 3carrots, chopped
  5. 1largesweet onion, chopped
  6. 1headgarlic, minced
  7. 1 (15 ounce)canpinto beans
  8. 1 (15 ounce)candiced tomatoes
  9. 2teaspoonschili powder(or more)
  10. 1bay leaf
  11. 1teaspoonsalt(or more)
  12. 1dashground cayenne pepper(or more)
  13. 1teaspoonoregano
  14. shreddedcheese (optional)

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat oil on medium high in pot.
  2. Cook bacon 2 mins, stirring often.
  3. Add carrots and onion, cook until almost done.
  4. Add garlic, cook 1 minute.
  5. Add meat, season with salt, cook until browned.
  6. Stir in beans, tomatoes, chili powder, bay leaf, cayenne, oregano- bring to boil.
  7. Turn down to low.
  8. Cover and simmer at least an hour, stirring occasionally (The longer it cooks the thicker it gets and better it tastes).
  9. Season to taste.
  10. (Serve with shredded cheese on top and cornbread on the side).

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