Arizona Chili Food

ARIZONA ROADHOUSE CHILI

Steps:

• Place pinto beans in a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 8 hours to overnight.
• Cook and stir beef in a large stockpot over medium-high heat until crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard grease from pot.
• Drain pinto beans and add to stockpot; add onions, celery, carrots, garlic, red bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, Anaheim peppers, poblano peppers, diced tomatoes, guajillo chile powder, cumin, oregano, coriander, cinnamon, and hot pepper sauce. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook mixture at a simmer for about 3 hours.
• Stir beef granules into the chili and continue simmering until beans are very tender and disintegrate easily, 1 to 3 hours more, adding water as needed to keep beans and vegetables immersed in liquid. Thicken the chili with masa harina if you prefer a thicker texture. Season with salt just before serving.

ARIZONA SUN-DRIED TOMATO CHILI

Steps:

• Brown turkey, mushrooms, chilies and garlic in a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat for 10 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink, stirring occasionally.
• In a large saucepan, add the tomato paste, beans 6 Cups water, sun dried tomatoes and all spices.
• Add turkey to the saucepan and bring to boil.
• Reduce heat to medium and, simmer uncovered for 20 min stirring occasionally.
• Allow chili to stand 15 minutes before serving.

ARIZONA CHILI

Steps:

• Brown the beef and stew meat.
• After brown add the onion & pepper and garlic and saute.
• Skim off fat.
• Add the rest of ingredients and simmer a couple of hours.
• I make it in the crock pot when I can.
• When done line a bowl with a tortilla and top with grated cheese and onion.

ARIZONA CHICKEN CHILI

Steps:

• Dice chicken into 1/2 inch chunks.
• Combine chicken, undrained tomatoes, and chili powder in a mdeium saucepan.
• Cook over medium heat, about 5 minutes or until chicken is done and sauce is slightly thickened.
• Add remaining ingredients and simmer 5 to 7 minutes or until heated through.
• Garnish with shredded cheese, diced avocados, radishes, or green onions, if desired.
• Makes 4-1 cup servings.