L B J Chili Dip Food

EIGHT-LAYER CHICKEN CHILI DIP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, add half of the onion and the garlic and cook, stirring, until soft and just begins to brown, about 4 minutes. Add the tomato paste, chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the cayenne pepper. Cook, stirring, until the oil is brick red, about 2 minutes. Add the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cook until thickened slightly, about 3 minutes. Add the shredded chicken and stir until just warmed through, remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
• Whisk together the sour cream, cilantro, lime juice and zest in a small bowl. Toss together the corn and pepper in another small bowl.
• Layer the dip in a medium, straight-sided 3-quart glass trifle bowl or your favorite serving dish. Spread the cornbread on the bottom, then top, in even layers, with the tomatoes, beans, cheese, cilantro-lime sour cream, chicken chili, the remaining chopped onions and the corn-pepper mixture.
• Wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour or overnight. Serve with chips for dipping.

L. B. J. CHILI DIP

Steps:

• Note reserve Bacon drippings.
• Combine beef and bacon and brown.
• Blend the flour in one fourth of the bacon drippings, stirring until smooth. Slowly add the consumme, stirring until thickened. Add thickened mixture to beef and blend well.
• Add onions, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and salt. Stir well.
• Simmer covered, 1 1/2 hours or until dip consistency. Add cheese until well blended. Refrigerate for several house before serving.
• Serve with taco or tortilla chips.

LADY BIRD JOHNSON'S PEDERNALES RIVER CHILI

Steps:

• Cook the meat, onion and garlic in a Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring, until lightly browned. Stir in the oregano, cumin, chile powder, tomatoes, hot sauce, salt and 2 cups hot water. Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer, covered, for about 1 hour, skimming off the fat as it cooks.