Denises Chili Recipes

DEVON'S AWARD-WINNING CHILI

Steps:

• Pat the brisket cubes dry with paper towels. Heat the oil in a very large heavy-bottomed pot and quickly brown the meat, in batches, on all sides. Transfer the brisket to a separate bowl and set aside. Saute the onion and garlic in the same oil over medium heat until limp, but not brown, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add the chili powder, pepper flakes, cayenne pepper and cumin and saute for 1 minute. Add the green peppers, bay leaf, tomatoes with their juice, the reserved meat, 1 tablespoon of salt and 1 teaspoon pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover the pot with a tight fitting lid and simmer for 2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Taste and season with salt, to taste. Add the coffee, cover the pot and simmer for 1 more hour.
• Add the kidney beans and basil, and warm through. Transfer the chili to a large serving bowl and serve with sour cream, grated Cheddar, diced tomato, tortilla chips and guacamole.

TEXAS DEER CHILI

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat, cook venison, onion and garlic in oil until meat is browned. Transfer to a slow cooker and stir together with chiles, beans, broth oregano, cumin, salt and paprika. Cook on medium 4 to 5 hours.

VENISON CHILI

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic, and saute for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the brown sugar and saute for 2 to 3 more minutes. Then stir in the red wine, vinegar, tomato paste, chicken stock, cumin, cayenne pepper, chili powder, cilantro and salt. Simmer for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the mixture is reduced by about half.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the bacon and fry for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the bacon is browned. Move the bacon to one side of the skillet and add the venison to the empty side of the skillet. Season the meat with salt to taste and saute the meat for 15 minutes, or until well browned. Stir in the beans and toss all together. Transfer this mixture to the simmering pot.
• Mix everything together thoroughly and let simmer for about 20 more minutes.

DENISE'S CHILI

Steps:

• Saute hamburger until the pink is gone add onions and celery cook till onions are almost clear add chili powder. Salt and pepper to taste. Drain the fat if necessary!
• Option 1 for Beans:.
• Rinse the soaked beans, then place in the pot and cover with enough water to be an inch above the beans. Less water for thicker. I like it soupy for adding crackers or sopping up with a crusty bread.
• Option 2 for Beans:.
• Add canned Pinto, Red Kidney & Chili beans ( Do not Drain The Juices).
• Add hamburger, chili brick, onions, celery, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and beans stir together and simmer for approximately 1-2 hours until thickened to what you like. You may need to add a little water. Stir periodicaly while simmering.

DOE'S CHILI

Steps:

• Into a large pot set over medium heat, add the ground beef and cover with water. Bring to a simmer and cook just until the meat is cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Strain the beef and then add back into the pot. Add the chili powder, cayenne, cumin, salt, sugar, tomato paste, garlic, tomato sauce, pinto beans, broth, onions and peppers and mix until well combined and thick. Add 2 cups water to the pot to thin slightly and simmer for 1 hour 30 minutes.
• To serve, spoon some chili on top of beef tamales or use as a side dish.

DENISE'S BEST EVER CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Steps:

• Blend flour, baking soda and salt.
• Cream sugars and mayo together.
• Gradually add dry mix to creamed mix& mix well.
• Add vanilla and 1 tbl.
• water (or more for desired consistency).
• Add chocolate chips.
• Mix well.
• Bake at 350 for 8 minutes.

KALEIDOSCOPE CHILI

Steps:

• Combine ground turkey, red onion, green bell pepper, and garlic in a Dutch oven. Cook and stir until turkey is browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain excess grease.
• Stir diced tomatoes, black beans, and corn niblets into the Dutch oven. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and stir in water and Spanish rice mix. Simmer until rice is fluffy and tender, about 7 minutes. Let stand before serving, about 2 minutes.