Trinkets Special Chili Recipes

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until just browned, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon.
• Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly golden, about 10 minutes.
• Add the jalapeno and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the tomato paste. Cook, stirring frequently, until coated and fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Stir in the beef broth and crushed tomatoes and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in the cooked ground beef and any accumulated liquid, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer the chili, partially covered, until the beef is tender and the sauce is slightly thickened, about 30 minutes.
• Stir in the beans and their liquid and simmer uncovered until the beans are softened and the chili is thickened, about 30 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.
• Top with sour cream, Cheddar and scallions. Serve with tortilla chips.

Steps:

• Salt and pepper meat and sear in oil,remove and set aside.
• While oil is still hot in pan sauté onions a few minutes.
• Add garlic and stir, mix flour, Cumin, chili powder, salt and cayenne in a bowl and add to sauce pan a little at a time stirring well after each addition.
• Add beer and stir.
• Add tomatoes, tomato paste, consommé,water and meat and stir.
• Cover and simmer 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally, may need to add water.
• Add beans.
• Serve with your choice of toppings such as minced fresh cilantro, sour cream, shredded cheddar, and chopped green onions.
• Serve with Hot corn bread!