Chili And Beer Braised Catfish Food

TEXAS STYLE BEER BRAISED CHILI

Steps:

• For the chili powder: Toast the Aji Panca, cascabel, and habanero chilies in a 350 degree F oven until they are fragrant and crunchy. Let them cool, then break them open and remove the seeds. Grind them in a spice grinder and set aside.
• For the chili: Brown beef in a large stockpot over medium high heat. Drain off fat and remove beef from pot. Add the onion, red bell pepper, raw jalapenos, and 1/4 cup of the chili powder to the pot. Cook until the vegetables are softened and the chili powder is toasted.
• Deglaze with beer and red wine. Reduce by half and then add the tomatoes, the ground Aleppo pepper, cinnamon, cumin, cayenne and red chili flake.
• Simmer for at least an hour. Add beef back to the mix. Add roasted garlic, pickled jalapenos, and salt and pepper to taste.
• For spicier chili, add more ground Aleppo pepper and cayenne pepper. Garnish with scallions.
• *These peppers can be found at Kalustyan's or at most specialty/gourmet grocery stores.

CHILI AND BEER-BRAISED CATFISH

Steps:

• In a large plastic ziplock bag, combine flour, chili powder, garlic and salt.
• Add catfish pieces and coat thoroughly.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet and brown catfish on all sides, about 3 minutes per side.
• Remove fish to a plate; set aside.
• Add onions to skillet and cook for about 5 minutes or until turning golden.
• Add beer, tomatoes with their juices, Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco sauce; simmer together about 5 minutes, then return browned catfish to skillet and simmer uncovered until done, turning occasionally, about 15 to 20 minutes.