Spicy Lamb And Chorizo Chili Food

SPICY LAMB AND CHORIZO CHILI

Steps:

• Combine first 3 ingredients in heavy medium saucepan. Cover and simmer over medium heat until chilies soften, about 12 minutes. Puree chili mixture in batches in blender.
• Stir chorizo in heavy large pot over medium-high heat until drippings come to simmer, breaking up meat with spoon. Transfer to fine strainer set over bowl. Let chorizo drain 10 minutes.
• Return 1/4 cup chorizo drippings to same pot and heat over medium-high heat (discard remaining drippings). Add onions, garlic, oregano and cumin. Sauté until onions begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle lamb with salt and pepper; add to pot. Sauté until lamb is no longer pink outside, about 10 minutes. Add chili puree and drained chorizo. Bring chili to boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer 1 hour. Add hominy. Simmer uncovered until lamb is tender and liquid thickens, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and keep chilled. Rewarm before serving.)
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SPICY LAMB AND CHORIZO CHILI

Steps:

• Combine broth, ancho chilies, and cayenne pepper in heavy medium sucepan.
• Cover and simmer over medium heat until chilis softn, about 12 minutes.
• Puree mixture in blender in batches.
• Saute chorizo in heavy large pot over medium-high heat until drippings come to a simmer, breaking up meat with back of spoon.
• Transfer to fine strainer set over bowl. Let drain for 10 minutes.
• Return 3/4 cup chorizo drippings to same pot and heat over medium-high heat. You can disgard any remaining drippings.
• Add onions, garlic, oregano, and cumin.
• Saute until onions begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
• Sprinkle lamb with salt and pepper. Add to pot.
• Saute until lamb is no longer pink on outside, abut 10 minutes.
• Add chili puree and drained chorizo.
• Bring chili to boil, stirring occasionally.
• Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 1 hour.
• Add hominy. Simmer uncovered until lamb is tender and liquid thickens, stirring occasionallly, about 15 minutes.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.

SPICY LAMB AND CHORIZO CHILI

Steps:

• Combine first 3 ingredients in heavy medium saucepan. Cover and simmer over medium heat until chilies soften, about 12 minutes. Puree chili mixture in batches in blender. Stir chorizo in heavy large pot over medium-high heat until drippings come to simmer, breaking up meat with spoon. Transfer to fine strainer set over bowl. Let chorizo drain 10 minutes. Return 1/4 cup chorizo drippings to same pot and heat over medium-high heat (discard remaining drippings). Add onions, garlic, oregano and cumin. Sauté until onions begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle lamb with salt and pepper; add to pot. Sauté until lamb is no longer pink outside, about 10 minutes. Add chili puree and drained chorizo. Bring chili to boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer 1 hour. Add hominy. Simmer uncovered until lamb is tender and liquid thickens, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and keep chilled. Rewarm before serving.)

HOT AND SPICY CHORIZO CHILI

Steps:

• In food processor, place tomatoes and chiles. Cover; process, using quick on-and-off motions, until blended. Set aside.
• Heat 5-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chorizo and onions; cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are softened. Add garlic, paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, red pepper and coriander; cook and stir 1 minute.
• Stir in tomato mixture, broth, carbonated beverage, wine, water, beans and chocolate. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 1 hour.
• Stir in lime juice and cilantro. Serve with sour cream.

SPICY LAMB CHILI

Steps:

• Coat a large, heavy-bottomed stock pot with spray oil and heat; cook onions and ground lamb over medium heat.
• When onions are soft and meat browned; drain well.
• Add garlic and season with red pepper flakes, oregano, cumin, allspice, cinnamon, chili powder, bay leaf, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Sauté for 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add tomatoes and beans; bring soup to a boil.
• Reduce heat, simmer for 15 minutes.
• Ladle into bowls and garnish with toppings.