NMK, Life is great, but even better if you have someone to snuggle up against, especially in this weather...5 degrees out. Brrrrrrrrrrr
So here is the recipe for those that only have a dog to keep them warm.....of course after you digest this...the dog has a tendency to vacate the room.....
"Sleep With No Blankets In The Dead of Winter Chili"
2 tbs. Olive Oil
1 Lb. coarsely ground sirloin (extra lean)
2 Lb. 1/4 " cubed sirloin steak, trimmed of fat
1 large Bermuda Onion Diced 1/4"
3 cloves of Garlic, minced
1 small can of tomato sauce
1- 28 0z can of whole tomatoes, slice tomatoes up and also use juice
2- 14 oz cans of crushed tomatoes, Mexican style w/ jalapeno peppers
1- 12oz can of beer, any kind (not Heiniken) ggg
2- beef bouillon cubes or tsp. of bouillon crystals
4 tbs. of Chile powder
1 tbs. Cumin
1 tbs. sugar
1 tsp. of black pepper
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cilantro (dried)
1 small can of green chilies
2 dashes of cayenne pepper
2 dashes of Louisiana Hot Sauce
3 16 oz cans of dark red kidney beans (use all liquid)
Heat Index:
As is:Will barely warm your toes.
For more of a get to know yourself experience, add 3 dried red peppers to float around during simmering process, but make sure you remove before serving, or your mind will be altered, abruptly. These 3 peppers add enough heat to warm the spirit and clear the sinuses. Add or delete to your liking.
Kick it up a few notches to melt snow by substituting Habanero peppers in place of the red Chile peppers, definitely remove from Chile before serving or your eyeballs will resemble Marty Feldmans's. Best to wrap in small cheesecloth pouch for easy removal. Do not touch eyes after handling, or you will give new meaning to a burning glare.
Heat olive oil in large skillet. Add sirloin, onion, and garlic, brown meat. Drain fat (shouldn't be any if lean meat was used).
Place meat mixture in Dutch Oven or large heavy pot and add canned tomatoes, tomato sauce and beer. Stir in all other ingredients except beans. Cook over medium heat for 1 1/2 hours. Twenty minutes before serving add beans and simmer.
I like to let it sit overnight, the acid from the tomatoes tenderize the meat even more, and lets the flavors meld together, then reheat and serve.
Top with chopped onion, grated sharp cheddar cheese, fresh tomatoes, chopped green onion, or sour cream, and corn chips.
Remember what goes in hot, comes out smokin.
Enjoy,
rb
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