Zesty Steak Chili Food

STEAK CHILI

Steps:

• Dry the beef well with paper towels then sprinkle the salt and pepper over the top.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add half of the beef and brown well on 2 sides. Remove it from the pan and repeat with the remaining beef, adding more oil as needed. Remove the second batch of browned beef from the pot.
• Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan. Add the onion and cook until it is soft and starts to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and celery and cook for 2 minutes.
• Push the veggies to the side of the pan and add the tomato paste. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes, or until it becomes sweet smelling. Add the chili powder, oregano, and cumin to the pot and mix.
• Pour the beef broth into the pot and scrape the bottom of the pot with your mixing spoon to remove any of the dark stuck on bits. Add the crushed tomatoes, honey, and browned beef and bring the pot to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Very gently simmer the steak chili for 2 hours. (See notes)
• Just before serving, add the beans and let them warm. Season to taste with salt.

ZESTY STEAK CHILI

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, saute steak and garlic in oil until browned. Add onion; cook and stir for 5 minutes. Stir in 2 cups water and next nine ingredients; bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; cover and simmer 2 hours or until tender. Combine flour, cornmeal and remaining water; stir until smooth. Bring chili to a boil. Add flour mixture; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. If desired, garnish with reduced-fat cheese, reduced-fat sour cream, onions and olives.

SPICY STEAK MARINADE

Steps:

• Combine water, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, mustard, onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.

SPICY SZECHUAN BEEF

Steps:

• Add the steak and the marinade ingredients to a large ziplock bag. Toss to coat and let the beef marinate for 15 minutes or while you are getting the sauce ingredients together.
• Meanwhile in a small bowl combine the sauce ingredients, set aside.
• When you are ready to cook heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.Add in beef (discard marinade). Sear beef for 2-3 on both sides. Just until the beef is browned on the outside. Remove from the pan and set aside.
• Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan. Add in bell pepper, ginger, and garlic, and sauté for 3-4 minutes or until the pepper is tender.
• Add the beef back to the pan along with the sauce. Simmer for 1-2 minutes or until the sauce is thickened.
• Serve immediately with green onions and sesame seeds for garnish, if desired

STEAK WITH SPICY CHILI SAUCE

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the vinegar, brown sugar, shallots, chili paste, garlic, 1 teaspoon oil, and ¼ teaspoon salt in a bowl.
• Add the steaks, turning to coat evenly.
• Remove the steaks, reserving the sauce; pat the steaks lightly with paper towels and sprinkle with remaining ½ teaspoon salt.
• Heat the remaining ½ teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat until almost smoking.
• Arrange steaks in a single layer so that they don't touch.
• Cook until done to taste, 4 minutes on each side for med-rare; transfer steaks to a plate and cover to keep warm.
• Add the reserved sauce to the pan; bring to a boil over med-high heat and cook, stirring often, until thick and syrupy; about 3 minutes; spoon sauce over steaks.

GRILLED STEAK AND CHORIZO CHILI

Steps:

• Heat grill for indirect grilling: Light one side of grill, leaving other side unlit. Close lid; heat grill to 350ºF.
• Crumble chorizo into 13x9-inch disposable foil pan. Brush steak, peppers and onions with dressing; place over unlit area of grill. Place chorizo (in foil pan) next to steak and vegetables. Cover grill with lid.
• Grill 20 min. or until steak is medium doneness and chorizo is done, stirring chorizo and turning steak and vegetables after 10 min.
• Remove steak and vegetables from grill; cut into 1-inch pieces. Add chili powder and garlic to chorizo; cook and stir 30 sec. to 1 min. or until garlic is fragrant. Add steak, grilled vegetables, tomatoes and barbecue sauce to pan; mix well. Grill 10 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

SLOW COOKER STEAK CHILI

Steps:

• Preheat the slow cooker on high heat while you prepare the remainder of the ingredients.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Season the sirloin with salt and pepper, then add it to the oil and allow to brown, undisturbed, for several minutes. Flip and brown on the remaining sides. Transfer the steak to the slow cooker and return the skillet to the burner over low heat. Use the juice from one of your cans of diced tomatoes or a small amount (1/4 cup) of water to deglaze the pan. Pour the liquid into the hot pan and use a spatula to scrape up any brown bits. Transfer to the slow cooker.
• Add the remaining ingredients (besides those used for serving) to the slow cooker and stir. Cook on low for 8 hours (preferred method) or on high for 4 hours.
• Serve with sour cream, cheese, Fritos and/or cornbread.

SPICY STEAK CHILI

Steps:

• In a large pot, combine steak, onion, and jalapeño. Sauté over medium low heat until steak browns.
• Add water, kidney beans, corn, diced tomato, tomato paste, habanero, and bell pepper. Stir. Bring to a boil.
• Reduce to low heat. Add sugar, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Stir thoroughly. Cover and let simmer for at least 20 minutes.