Ding Dong Eight Alarm Chili Recipes

DING DONG EIGHT-ALARM CHILI

Steps:

• Soak ancho chiles in hot water to cover until softened, about 30 minutes. Drain well.
• While chiles soak, mince 1 whole garlic clove and mash to a paste with 1/2 tablespoon salt, 1/2 tablespoon cumin, and 1/2 tablespoon chili powder. Pat beef dry and toss with spice mixture in a large bowl until coated.
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a wide 6- to 7-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown beef in 3 or 4 batches, without crowding, turning occasionally, about 5 minutes per batch (lower heat as needed; spice mixture burns easily). Transfer beef as browned to another bowl. (Do not clean pot.)
• Purée anchos in a blender along with tomatoes (including juice), chipotles in adobo, cilantro, remaining 2 whole garlic cloves, and remaining 1/2 tablespoon salt until smooth.
• Add enough oil to fat in pot to total 3 tablespoons, then cook onions and chopped garlic over moderate heat, stirring and scraping up brown bits from beef, until softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Add oregano, remaining tablespoon cumin, and remaining tablespoon chili powder and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add chile purée and 1 chopped serrano and simmer, stirring, 5 minutes. Stir in beer, water, and beef along with any juices accumulated in bowl and gently simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally and checking often to make sure chili is not scorching, 2 hours.
• Taste sauce, then add more serrano if desired and continue to simmer, partially covered, until beef is very tender and sauce is slightly thickened, 1 to 2 hours more. (If chili becomes very thick before meat is tender, thin with water as needed.)
• Coarsely shred meat (still in pot) with 2 forks and cool chili completely, uncovered, then chill, covered, 1 to 2 days to allow flavors to develop.
• Reheat over low heat, partially covered, stirring occasionally, until hot, about 30 minutes. Add beans (if using) and simmer, stirring, 5 minutes.

DELILAH'S WICKED 12 ALARM CHILI

Steps:

• Place the ground beef and sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until crumbly and evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain.
• Place the ground beef, sausage, tomatoes, kidney beans, chili beans, black beans, black-eyed peas and cola in a large, heavy pot, and simmer over medium heat.
• Place the red , yellow and green bell peppers, yellow and red onions, and garlic on top of the bean and meat mixture. Cover and steam for at least 15-20 minutes, then stir inches.
• Stir in the jalapeno, chipotle, serrano, habanero, banana, cherry, Anaheim, and cayenne peppers.
• Season with chili powder, cumin, red pepper flakes, and taco seasoning, and desired amount of salt, black pepper ground red pepper. Cover, and simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 1-2 hours.

3 ALARM CHILI

Steps:

• Brown The meat in a large skillet ( drain if desired- The fat gives it a better flavor).
• Once cooked through, add the onions, tomatoes, garlic, and a tablespoon of canola oil.
• Saute Until the Onions are slightly browned or colored by the tomatoes.
• Add the seasonings ( EXCEPT the bay leaves).
• Cook two minutes ensuring that everything is coated by the seasonings.
• In a large sauce or soup pot, pour the can of chicken broth inches.
• carefully remove the Browned meat mixture and gently pour into the canned broth.
• Set On Medium- High heat.
• Stir in the Jalepeno and Bay leaves and the two Tablespoons of Red Pepper Paste.
• Cover and let boil five to ten minutes.
• Turn down heat and cook for about 30 minutes ( depending on your stove, cooking times may vary).
• Side Note: While cooking taste the chili and add more seasonings if desired.

DELILAH'S WICKED TWELVE ALARM CHILI

Steps:

• Place the kidney beans, chili beans, black beans, and black-eyed peas in a large, heavy pot., and simmer over medium heat.
• Place the ground beef and sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until crumbly and evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain, and stir into the bean mixture.
• Place the red and green bell peppers, yellow and red onions, and garlic on top of the bean and meat mixture. Cover and steam for at least 10 minutes. Stir in the jalapeno, chipotle, serrano, habanero, banana, cherry and Anaheim peppers, red and green Thai chilies, chili powder, cumin, red pepper flakes, and taco seasoning. Season to taste with cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Cover, and simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 3 hours.