Al Rokers Chili Recipes

Steps:

• In a large enameled cast-iron casserole or soup pot, heat the oil. Season the chuck with salt and pepper.
• Add half of the chuck and cook over moderately high heat until browned, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the meat to a plate. Repeat with the remaining chuck.
• Add the sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 4 minutes. Add the sausage to the diced chuck.
• Add the chopped onion to the casserole and cook over moderate heat until tender, about 4 minutes.
• Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
• Stir in the chili powder, paprika, cumin and the chuck, sausage and any accumulated juices. Cook, stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Add the tomatoes and their juices and the water. Cover and simmer over moderately low heat for 1 hour.
• Stir in the beans and simmer uncovered until thickened, about 15 minutes. Season with salt if desired.
• Serve the chili in deep bowls, passing the cheese, scallions, sour cream and cilantro on the side.

Steps:

• 1. Heat oil in heavy bottomed pot. Season the beef with salt and pepper (or Tony's). Add half the meat to the oil and cook until brown, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer meat to a plate. Repeat with the remaining meat. Add the sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 4 minutes. Add the sausage to the beef 2. Add the chopped onion to the hot oil and cook over moderate heat until tender, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the chili powder, paprika, cumin and the beef, sausage and any accumulated juices. Cook, stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and their juices and the water. Cover and simmer over moderately low heat for 1 hour. 3. Stir in the beans and simmer uncovered until thickened, about 15 minutes. Serve the chili in deep bowls, passing the cheese, scallions, sour cream and cilantro on the side.