El Cid Chili Recipes

EASY CHILI I

Steps:

• In a large saucepan over medium high heat, combine the ground beef, onion and bell peppers. Saute for about 5 minutes, or until beef is browned. Drain excess fat.
• Add the chili powder, garlic, bay leaf, cumin, chile peppers, tomatoes, tomato sauce and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Stir in the beans and heat through.

ELK CHILI

Steps:

• In a large deep skillet over medium heat, cook the ground elk with the onion until evenly browned. Drain off excess grease.
• Pour the tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes, kidney beans and green chilies into the skillet with the meat, and stir to blend. Season with chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, oregano and brown sugar. Cover, and simmer over low heat for at least one hour.

EL CID CHILI

Steps:

• Place oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat.
• Brown the sirloin in batches.
• Remove to a bowl with a slotted spoon.
• Add ground beef, chorizo, and onions to the pot to brown.
• Break up the ground beef.
• Return sirloin to the pot.
• Stire in remaining ingredients, except for garnishes.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat, simmer for 2 hours.
• Before serving discard cinnamon stick bay leaves and jalapenos.
• Serve garnished with grated cheese and sour cream.

TACORITOS

Steps:

• Preheat oven 350 degrees-F.
• Melt shortening in skillet. Add flour and brown lightly to make a roux. Add red chili powder, garlic powder, and cold water. Simmer slowly until gravy thickens. Set aside.
• In a separate bowl, crush tomatoes. Add chilies and minced onion and blend well.
• Brown sausage, ground chuck and chopped onion in skillet. Drain excess grease. Add green chile sauce, refried beans and salt, to taste. Turn heat to low and simmer until warm. Prepare a 9 by 13-inch baking dish and place a couple of tablespoons of enchilada gravy on the bottom to prevent the food from sticking. Dip each tortilla in the gravy and lay flat in the baking dish. Spread meat filling across the center of the tortillas, top with shredded cheese and lettuce. Roll up the tortilla and when finished, pour leftover gravy over the tortillas. Sprinkle with more cheese. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve hot.

EL CID CHILI

Steps:

• 1. Place oil in a large, heavy pot over medium heat. Brown the sirloin in batches. Remove to a bowl with a slotted spoon. Add ground beef, chorizo, and onions to the pot to brown, breaking up the meat. Return sirloin to the pot.
• 2. Stir in remaining ingredients, except for garnishes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat; simmer for 2 hours. Stir occasionally, breaking up tomatoes.
• 3. Before serving, discard cinnamon stick, bay leaves, and jalapeños. Serve garnished with grated cheese and a dollop of sour cream, if desired.

SARAH'S BEST CHILI RECIPE

Steps:

• Cook ground beef in a skillet until browned; drain off fat (I didn't drain off all of the fat).
• Pour into a slow cooker.
• Add the rest of the ingredients except shredded cheese.
• Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
• Serve with diced onions, shredded cheese and fritos. Enjoy!