Best Gourmet Chili Recipes

GOURMET BOURBON FILET MIGNON CHILI

Steps:

• Melt 1/2 of the butter in a large pot over medium high heat. Brown the ground sirloin and filet. Remove the meat and drain off all but 1/4 cup of the remaining fat and add the jalapeno and onion. Cook for 4 - 5 minutes to soften. Add the meat back to the pot and pour in the bourbon whiskey and raise the heat to high and cooked for 2 minutes. Next add the masa and stir constantly for 1 minute. Quickly add the tomatoes, tomato paste and stock and stir. Reduce heat to a simmer and add the beans, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper and brown sugar. Simmer the chili for 30 minutes uncovered, stirring occasionally. Finally, stir in the remaining butter and the shredded cheddar cheese. Top with more cheese and a dollop of sour cream.

GOURMET WHITE CHICKEN CHILI

Steps:

• Drain beans in a colander and rinse well.
• In a skillet cook onion in 2 tablespoons of butter over moderate heat until softened.
• In a 6-8 quart heavy kettle melt remaining 6 tablespoons of butter over moderate low heat and whisk in flour. Cool roux, whisking constantly, 3 minutes. STir in onion and gradually add broth and half and half, whisking constantly. Bring mixture to a boil and simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes, or until thickened. Stir in tabasco sauce, chili powder, cumin, salt, and white pepper. Add beans, chilies, chicken, and
• Garnish chili with coriander and serve with salsa.

GOURMET CHILI CHEESE FRIES

Steps:

• For the Fries refer to Real French Bistro Fries Recipe For the chili refer to Gourmet Bourbon and Filet Mignon Chili, in this recipe a conac was used in place of bourbon For the cheese In a small saucepan, melt both cheese, adding heavy cream in small amounts to help thin out the mixture but not too much. See if you have better luck melting yours than I did. To assemble Pretty basic stuff as always. Simply start with a bed of fries, ladled on some chili and top with the melted cheese.

CROCKPOT GOURMET CHILI

Steps:

• Heat oil in cast iron skillet or your favorite sautee pan. Sautee onion and garlic until translucent and garlic is fragrant. Do not brown the garlic as it will become bitter.
• Place pork tenderloin and all remaining ingredients in 5 quart crockpot.
• Add sauteed onion and garlic, stir gently.
• Set crockpot on low heat and let cook for 8-10 hours, until pork tenderloin is soft.
• Put toppings in individual dishes or in a lazy suzan. Serve chili in bowls and allow guests to choose their toppings. This makes a great fun community meal!

SEXY, SPICY CHILI FOR THE GOURMET COWGIRL - WSTRN NORTH CAROLINA

Steps:

• Brown meat in skillet and sprinkle with cumin. Brown in large chunks and do not overcook - the insides of the big chunks should be a little pink. While you are browning the meat, heat up a large pot or dutch oven on another burner. If using veggie crumbles you can skip this step.
• In large pot or dutch oven, saute onions and peppers in olive oil for about 5 - 7 minutes. They should just start to turn golden. If using veggie crumbles - add them once the onions start to cook down.
• Add garlic, cans of tomatoes and can of green chilies, cook until heated through (about 5 min or so.) Season with pepper.
• Add cans of beans to tomato mixture along with drained browned ground beef (if not using veggie crumbles).
• Add hot peppers and seasonings.
• Lower heat and let simmer for 2 hours. Taste chili throughout cooking period and adjust all seasonings as needed. I found I needed to add more chili powder as it cooked. Add chipotle seasoning as it cooks until there is just a hint of smokiness. Adjust heat at this point with cayenne.
• Serve with your favorite cornbread.

GOURMET CHILI

Steps:

• Fry ground beef, onion, sausage and green pepper together until the meats are brown and the onion and green pepper pieces are soft and tender. Fry bacon in another pan until it is half cooked. Mix all ingredients into a large dutch oven and simmer 2-3 hours at 325 degrees. This recipe serves 10-12 people.

GOURMET CHILI DOGS

Steps:

• In a large pot or dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high. Add the onions and garlic; saute 3 minutes. Add the crushed red pepper, cumin, chili powder, paprika, ground coriander and Mexican oregano. Bloom the spices for 1 minute.
• Add the ground beef, salt and pepper; cook until browned all over, 4 minutes.
• Add the red wine and cook 1 minute.
• Add the tomatoes, beans, green chiles, brown sugar, honey, vinegar, broth or water and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer about an hour, stirring occasionally. Remove cover and cook until thickened.
• Heat grill to medium-high. Grill the sausages until plump and slightly charred all over, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and cut into 6 links.
• Grill rolls or baguettes until toasty. Place a dog on the bottom half, top with chili. Garnish with cheese, cilantro, red onion.

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.

GOURMET WHITE CHILI IN A SLOW COOKER

Steps:

• 1. Rinse beans and discard any dark or discolored beans. Cover with water and soak over night. Or follow directions on bag for quick method.
• 2. Saute onion in olive oil until tender. Add garlic, green chilies, cumin, oregano, cloves and cayenne pepper. Saute an additional 2 minutes.
• 3. Place all ingredients except for the velveeta cheese and garnishes in slow cooker; stir to combine.
• 4. Cover and cook 4 to 6 hours on high or 6 to 8 hours on low.
• 5. Add velveeta cheese the last 10 minutes of cooking time. Stir to incorporate.
• 6. Ladle into bowls and top with your favorite ganishes. Serve with a wedge of sweet cheesy cornbread. We also like it served over rice. Enjoy!