Ranch Chili Food

RANCH-STYLE TURKEY CHILI

Steps:

• Char the peppers over a gas flame on high heat or under the broiler with the oven door cracked for steam to escape, turning with tongs. Place the charred peppers in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap to steam. Let them cool, then peel, seed and finely chop.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Crumble the corn muffins, arrange on a cookie sheet and toast until crispy and extra golden, about 10 minutes. Set aside.
• Heat the EVOO in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the turkey and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Brown and crumble the meat. Add the garlic and onions to the pot and cook to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the cumin and coriander, then stir in the chopped peppers. Add the beans, stock and herbs and simmer 5 minutes. Season with hot sauce.
• Turn off the heat and stir in the sour cream to combine. Serve topped with the crispy corn muffin crumbles and any of the other toppings you like.

RANCH CHILI

Steps:

• Toss the pork cubes with salt and pepper; set aside.
• Fry bacon in a large, heavy soup kettle or Dutch oven over medium heat until fat renders and the bacon crisps, about 10 minutes.
• Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels; pour all but 2 t of fat from the pot into a small bowl; set aside.
• Increase heat to med-high, add half of the meat to the now empty pot, and cook until well browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer the browned meat to a bowl.
• Brown the remaining meat, adding another 2 t bacon fat to the pot if necessary; transfer the second batch of meat to the bowl.
• Decrease heat to med-low and add 3 T bacon fat to the now empty pot.
• Add the onion, jalapeno, chili powder, cumin, and oregano; cook, stirring occasionally until the vegetables are beginning to brown, 4-5 minutes.
• Add the garlic and brown sugar; cook until just fragrant, about 15 seconds.
• Add the diced tomatoes and scrape the pot bottom to loosen any browned bits.
• Add the reserved bacon, browned pork, and water; bring to a simmer.
• Continue to cook, uncovered, at a slow simmer until the meat is tender and the juices are dark and starting to thicken, about 2 hours.
• Add the beans, reduce heat to low, and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.
• Adjust the seasoning with additional salt if necessary and serve with desired toppings-diced fresh tomatoes, lime wedges, diced avocado, sliced scallions, chopped red onion, chopped cilantro, sour cream, shredded Monterey Jack cheese or cheddar.

EASY RANCH STYLE BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• In a large dutch oven, or 16 quart stock pan, combine all of the ingredients except the beef.
• Stir well, until all of the spices are well mixed.
• Turn heat on to medium, and add the beef, and stir.
• Turn the heat to low, and let simmer for approximately 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to keep from sticking to the pan.
• Chili will thicken as it stands.
• Serve with cheddar cheese on top, and with cornbread.
• Also great on hot dogs for chili dogs, or with Frito Pie.

RANCH STYLE CHILI

Steps:

• Brown beef in skillet, drain off excess fat. Transfer to a 3-quart cooking pot. Blend in flour, paprika, salt, pepper, onion flakes, chili powder, cumin, garlic, and sugar. Add green bell pepper and mix well.
• Stir in tomatoes with juice, 1/2 cup water and beans. Bring to boil.
• Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.
• Check consistency of chili, if you like it on the soupy side add another 1/2 cup water; cover and simmer for another 10 minutes.