Lowdown And Dirty Chili Food

DOWN AND DIRTY GARLIC CHILI

Steps:

• Heat a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add ground beef, and cook until evenly browned. Stir occasionally to crumble. Season the beef with chili powder, onion flakes, cumin, paprika, garlic and red pepper flakes, and mix well.
• Pour in the tomatoes, chili beans, and tomato sauce. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for at least 30 minutes, or longer for thicker chili. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

DOWN & DIRTY CHILI

Steps:

• 1. In a large pot, preferably cast iron, cook the diced bacon over medium-high heat, until the fat begins to render.
• 2. Add the onions, and continue to cook, until the onions soften, about 6 minutes.
• 3. Add the ground sirloin, and cook until browned.
• 4. Add the chili powder, ground cumin, garlic, and cayenne pepper, and stir until the spices begin to bloom, about 2 minutes.
• 5. Chef's Note: I really, really, really, like Mexene Chile Powder... It's really got great flavor.
• 6. Add the canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, beans, and water. Stir to combine.
• 7. Allow to simmer, uncovered for about an hour... two if you have the time.
• 8. Chef's Note: If you want to thicken up the sauce a bit, and add some flavor... Take a tablespoon or two of masa (ground corn) about thirty minutes into the simmer...
• 9. Serve with sour cream, cheese, and some crackers, or homemade bread.
• 10. It's down... It's dirty... But it tastes great on a cold Autumn's evening.