Best Gabby Gourmets Southwestern Chili Recipes

GABBY GOURMET'S SOUTHWESTERN CHILI

Steps:

• In a large heavy pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat; add the beef, onions, bell pepper, and garlic; stir and cook mixture for about 5 minutes.
• Once onions and bell pepper are tender, add remaining ingredients along with a cup of water; if desired, add several dashes Tabasco sauce to taste; reduce heat and simmer chili for about 1½ hours, stirring occasionally.

FLAVORFUL SOUTHWESTERN CHILI

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, cook beef and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. , Freeze option: Transfer cooled chili to freezer containers. Freeze up to 3 months. To use, thaw in the refrigerator. Place in a saucepan; heat through.,

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.

SOUTHWESTERN CHIPOTLE CHILI WITH BLACK BEANS AND CORN

Steps:

• Heat oil in 3 quart non-aluminum pot over medium high heat. Add onions, zucchini, cumin, chili powder, the chipotle puree and salt. Stir well and cook until softened, stirring often, about 7-10 minutes.
• Add broth, corn, beans, tomatoes and tomato paste. Heat to boil, reduce heat; simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes. Simmer, uncovered, to reduce slightly, about 15 minutes.
• Add water if chile is too thick.
• Top with cilantro. Pass sour cream and sliced green onions separtely.

SOUTHWESTERN BEEF CHILI WITH CORN

Steps:

• Spray a large sauce pan and heat over medium high heat.
• Add the carrots, onion, garlic and salt and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.
• Add the beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is no longer pink, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, until it is slightly darkened, 1 minute.
• Add the beans, green chiles, chili powder, beef broth, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
• Simmer over medium heat until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
• Stir in the corn.
• Divide among bowls and top with the Cheddar and scallions.

SOUTHWESTERN CHILI

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the ground beef until browned and no longer pink. Transfer to a large stockpot and set aside.
• In the skillet, melt the butter and add the diced peppers and chopped onion. Cook, stirring frequently, until tender.
• Add cooked peppers and onion to the meat. Add the rest of the ingredients. Bring to a rolling boil over medium high heat. Stir frequently so that the chili doesn't stick.
• Turn heat to low and let simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
• Serve with a green salad and corn bread or crackers.