Parker Ranch Chili Recipes

TURKEY, BEEF AND BLACK BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and ground beef and saute until brown, about 3 minutes. Add cubed beef and garlic and saute 5 minutes. Add 2 cups water; bring to boil. Add cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and cayenne pepper. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 10 minutes. Add tomato paste and sugar and simmer 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, onions, and peppers and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.
• Add black beans, cilantro and any amount minced hot chile peppers you may desire. Add beef broth 3/4 cup at a time, until thinned to desired consistency. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Refrigerate uncovered until cold, then cover and keep refrigerated.) Bring chili to simmer. Ladle hot chili into bowls; top with grated cheddar cheese and serve.

PARKER RANCH CHILI

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add ground pork and ground beef and sauté until brown, about 3 minutes. Add cubed beef and garlic and sauté 5 minutes. Add 2 cups water; bring to boil. Add cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and cayenne pepper. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 10 minutes. Add tomato paste and sugar and simmer 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, onions, and peppers and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.
• Add black beans and cilantro to chili. Add beef broth 3/4 cup at a time, until thinned to desired consistency. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Refrigerate uncovered until cold, then cover and keep refrigerated.)
• Bring chili to simmer. Ladle hot chili into bowls; top with grated cheddar cheese and serve

EASY RANCH STYLE BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• In a large dutch oven, or 16 quart stock pan, combine all of the ingredients except the beef.
• Stir well, until all of the spices are well mixed.
• Turn heat on to medium, and add the beef, and stir.
• Turn the heat to low, and let simmer for approximately 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to keep from sticking to the pan.
• Chili will thicken as it stands.
• Serve with cheddar cheese on top, and with cornbread.
• Also great on hot dogs for chili dogs, or with Frito Pie.

AUTHENTIC TEXAS RANCH-STYLE CHILI

Steps:

• 1. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a heavy large pot with tight-fitting lid. Lightly brown beef, removing as it browns. Add more oil as needed.
• 2. After all meat is browned and removed from pot, add garlic and onion to pot and saute until tender and lightly browned. Return all meat to pan.
• 3. Combine chili powder, flour, and cumin (I don't always crush the cumin seeds, just leave whole). Sprinkle this mixture over the meat; stir over low heat until meat is evenly coated, about 2 minutes.
• 4. Stir in oregano, salt, cayenne, beef broth and water. Bring to a boil, stirring often. Lower heat, simmer slowly, with lid on for about 2 hours, or until meat is very tender.
• 5. Sprinkle in the cornmeal, stirring constantly, until mixture is slightly thickened, 5 - 10 minutes. *It is best to let chili "rest" for 15 to 30 minutes before eating; it gives the meat a chance to absorb more of the sauce! Serve with hot white rice and pinto beans on the side, if desired.

RANCH STYLE CHILI

Steps:

• Brown beef in skillet, drain off excess fat. Transfer to a 3-quart cooking pot. Blend in flour, paprika, salt, pepper, onion flakes, chili powder, cumin, garlic, and sugar. Add green bell pepper and mix well.
• Stir in tomatoes with juice, 1/2 cup water and beans. Bring to boil.
• Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.
• Check consistency of chili, if you like it on the soupy side add another 1/2 cup water; cover and simmer for another 10 minutes.