Bean Ragout With Cilantro Cornmeal Dumplings Recipes

PORK-BEAN CHILI WITH CORN DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• Make the chili: Put the beans in a Dutch oven or large pot and add enough water to cover. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and cook 10 minutes. Drain the beans, return them to the pot and cover with water by about 3 inches. Add the thyme, bay leaves and 4 smashed garlic cloves. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook, skimming off any foam, until the beans begin to soften, about 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic, chili powder, ancho chile powder, paprika, oregano, cumin and cloves; cook 1 minute. Add the diced tomatoes and cook, stirring, until thickened, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Transfer the tomato mixture to the pot with the beans. Add the pork and 1 teaspoon salt and stir to combine. Bring just to a boil; reduce the heat to medium low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the beans and pork are tender, about 2 hours. (Add water to keep the pork covered, if needed.) Discard the bay leaves.
• Meanwhile, prepare the dumplings: Combine the masa harina, melted butter and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Stir in 1 1/2 to 2 cups warm water to make a soft dough. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls, then press your thumb into each one to form a cup shape. Cover with plastic wrap until the chili is ready.
• Combine the remaining 2 smashed garlic cloves, the cilantro, lime juice, 1 1/2 cups water and 2 teaspoons salt in a blender and puree until smooth. Stir the cilantro mixture into the chili. Gently add the dumplings (do not stir) and simmer until cooked through and firm, 30 to 35 minutes. Thin the chili with a splash of hot water, if needed. Ladle into bowls and top with cheese; serve with lime wedges and sour cream, if desired.

BEAN RAGOUT

Steps:

• In a large saucepan cook beans in boiling water for 30 minutes until tender. Drain.
• Heat oil, garlic and shallots over medium heat until golden. Add beans and stir until nicely coated with oil. Add chicken stock and simmer until 1/3 liquid remains, about 15 to 20 minutes Add butter and cook until thickened. Finish with grated lemon zest and parsley. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Bring cider to a boil and reduce by 3/4. Drizzle on plate.
• This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

BEAN SOUP WITH CHEDDAR CORNMEAL DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, saute onion and carrots until tender. Stir in the beans, broth and salsa. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes or until reduced slightly., For dumplings, in a small bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal and salt. Stir in milk and cheese just until moistened. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto simmering soup. , Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a dumpling comes out clean (do not lift cover while simmering).

BEAN RAGOUT WITH CILANTRO-CORNMEAL DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• 1. Combine all ragout ingredients in slow cooker; mix well. Cover and cook on LOW 7-8 hours. 2. Prepare dumplings 1 hour before serving. Mix flour, cornmeal, baking powder and 1/4 tsp salt in medium bowl. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in cheese and cilantro. Pour milk into flour mixture. Blend junst until dry ingredients are moistened. Turn slow cooker to HIGH. Drop dumplings by level Tbsp (larger dumplings will not cook properly) on top of ragout. Cover and cook 1 hour or until toothpick inserted in dumpling comes out clean.

SOUTHWESTERN BEAN SOUP WITH CORNMEAL DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• Combine 11 soup ingredients in slow cooker.
• Cover and cook on low 10 - 12 hours or high 4 - 5 hours.
• Make cumplings by mixing together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt and pepper.
• Combine egg white, milk and oil. Add to flour mixture. Stir with fork until just combined.
• At the end of the soup's cooking time, turn slow cooker to high. Drop dumplings by rounded teaspoonfuls to make 8 mounsd atop the soup.
• Cover and cook for 30 minutes (do not lift cover).
• Serve topped with your choice(s) of sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese and crushed tortilla chips.

MEXICAN TOMATO-BEAN SOUP WITH CORN DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• To prepare soup, heat 2 teaspoons oil in a dutch oven over medium-high heat.
• Add onion; saute 3 minutes or until tender.
• Add chili powder and garlic; saute 30 seconds.
• Add broth and next 6 ingredients (through tomatoes); bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes.
• To prepare dumplings, combine masa harina or cornmeal and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a bowl.
• Add 3 tablespoons hot water and 1 teaspoon oil; stir until a soft dough forms (dough will be dry).
• Divide dough into 24 pieces, shaping each into a ball. Add dumplings to soup; cook, uncovered, 3 minutes or until dumplings float.
• Stir in cilantro and juice.
• Ladle 1 cup soup into each of 4 bowls; top each serving with 1 tablespoon queso fresco.