Southwestern Chili Dip Food

SOUTHWEST CORN & GREEN CHILI DIP

Steps:

• Combine ingredients, do a taste test, if it needs more spice, add 1 teaspoons of the jalapeno juice or if you really like it hot, add 1/4 teaspoons cayenne pepper or more jalapenos.
• Flavor is better if allowed to set overnight or up to two days.
• Serve with corn chips.

SOUTHWESTERN DIP

Steps:

• In medium bowl, mix all ingredients except cheese, chilies and tortilla chips. Stir in cheese and chilies.
• Cover and refrigerate 2 to 4 hours to blend flavors. Serve with tortilla chips.

HORMEL CHILI DIP

Steps:

• Microwave the cream cheese in a 12x12-inch glass pie or Pyrex dish for 1 minute, or until cheese is easily spreadable.
• Spread the cream cheese to coat the bottom of the dish completely.
• Pour the Hormel chili over the cream cheese.
• Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
• Microwave the dip for 3 minutes or until cheese has melted.
• Serve with nachos or chips.

SOUTHWESTERN DIP MIX

Steps:

• Combine first eight ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: 12 batches (1-1/2 cups total)., To prepare one batch of dip: Add 2 tablespoons of mix to mayonnaise and sour cream; stir until blended. Serve with chips or vegetables.

SOUTHWESTERN CHILI DIP

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, stir together the cheddar cheese, mayonnaise or salad dressing,HALF of the ripe olives,green chili peppers, garlic powder, and hot pepper sauce until well combined.
• Spread the mixture into a 9 inch quiche or pie plate.
• Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for about 20 minutes, or until heated through.
• Sprinkle with the tomato, remaining olives, and green onions in three rings, starting at the edge of the plate.
• * I like to start with the tomatoes, green onions, then the olives.*.
• Serve warm with chips of your choice.
• * Can also be heated in the microwave. Cook,uncovered, on high power for 4-6 minutes or until heated through, stirring twice during the cooking process.

SOUTHWESTERN CHILI

Steps:

• In a casserole cook the onions, peppers and garlic in the oil over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add the chili powder, cumin and oregano and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes more. Add the beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink. Add the tomatoes, 1 cup of the broth, the vinegar and chocolate and bring the mixture to a boil, crushing the tomatoes with the back of a spoon. Simmer the chili, covered, for 1 hour, adding additional broth, if necessary. Add the kidney beans and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes more. Ladle into bowls and serve with rice and desired toppings.

CHUNKY SOUTHWEST CHILI

Steps:

• In an enameled cast-iron Dutch oven over medium heat, toast chiles 2-3 minutes (do not burn). Remove from heat; transfer to a small bowl. Add hot water to cover. Soak 30 minutes., Meanwhile, in the same pot, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Brown beef in batches. Remove with a slotted spoon. Add onion and remaining oil to pot; cook and stir until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute more. Remove from heat., Drain and split chiles, discarding stems and seeds. Pulse, covered, with salt, pepper, cumin and 2/3 cup water in a blender until pureed, adding water if needed (mixture should be a slightly runny paste)., Return beef to pot, and pot to stovetop. Add V8 juice, broth, chili mixture and remaining water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thickened and meat is tender, 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 hours. If desired, top with jalapeno pepper slices.