Best Chili And Beer Braised Catfish Recipes

CHILI AND BEER-BRAISED CATFISH

Steps:

• In a large plastic ziplock bag, combine flour, chili powder, garlic and salt.
• Add catfish pieces and coat thoroughly.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet and brown catfish on all sides, about 3 minutes per side.
• Remove fish to a plate; set aside.
• Add onions to skillet and cook for about 5 minutes or until turning golden.
• Add beer, tomatoes with their juices, Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco sauce; simmer together about 5 minutes, then return browned catfish to skillet and simmer uncovered until done, turning occasionally, about 15 to 20 minutes.

BAKED GARLIC CATFISH

Steps:

• Preheat over to 375°F.
• Dredge filets in butter.
• Dredge filets in bread crumbs.
• Dredge filets in minced garlic; sprinkle with seasoning salt.
• Spay small casserole dish add filets and bake covered with foil for 25 minutes.
• Uncover and broil for 3 or more minutes, depending on if ya want them crispier.
• Good served with rice and veggie of your choice.

BLUTO'S BEER CHILI

Steps:

• In a large cast iron skillet, heat the oil on medium high heat until quite hot and lightly brown the meat. Brown in three or four batches, to avoid overcrowding the skillet.
• Transfer the browned meat to a large Dutch oven or heavy casserole. Discard all but 3 tablespoons of fat from the skillet.
• Reduce the heat under the skillet to medium and add the garlic, onion and diced jalapeno pepper. Saute for 2 minutes, stirring often.
• Add the cumin, coriander, chile powder, paprika, chile flakes, oregano and sage to the skillet; stirring well to coat the onions, garlic and jalapenos with the spices. Continue cooking the spice mixture for another minute, stirring frequently to avoid scorching.
• Add the bell pepper, celery, crushed tomatoes with their juice and the canned chiles. Stir well with a wooden spoon, scraping the bottom and sides to loosen any tasty bits stuck to the skillet. Transfer contents of the skillet to the Dutch oven and place over medium high heat.
• Add the beef stock, bay leaf and beer to the dutch oven, stirring well to mix all the ingredients.
• Bring the chili to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and with the pot half covered, cook at a simmer from 1 to 2 hours, until the meat is tender.
• If you are adding beans: When the meat is tender, add the cooked beans and simmer another 20 minutes. Hot beans may also be held on the side and added by request.
• Note: If you want the chili to be a little thicker, add 2 tablespoons of the corn meal or masa harina a little at a time, stirring constantly. This will tighten the chili up some and add a subtle, earthy flavor.
• Politically incorrect, somewhat humorous safety tip: No matter how great you've been told you look in one, never wear a toga when working around an open flame. (Or an open toga when around a flaming worker).