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Make it chili tonight
A bubbling pot of fragrant chili on the stovetop is a delicious signal that cooler weather has arrived. Warm up with four fantastic new recipes, each a twist on the traditional, which are sure to surprise and satisfy. Blended organic tomatoes and green chiles add a smooth richness to Texas-Style Beef Chili, which tastes--and looks--great served over cornbread wedges. Mole Chicken Chili offers a balanced savory sweetness with hints of cocoa and cinnamon. Black Bean and Chorizo Chili features spicy sausage cut with crumbled white Mexican cheese. There's also a Vegetarian Tortilla Chili that pairs fresh ingredients like zucchini and avocado with the convenience of canned fire roasted tomatoes in a colorful, flavorful presentation. Whether friends are dropping by on game day or you want to freshen up the weeknight dinner rotation--there's something tasty in store for chili fans of all ages. Visit www.MuirGlen.com for more recipe ideas. Texas-Style Beef Chili 1 tablespoon olive oil
In 4-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add half of beef; cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until browned. Remove from pan. Repeat with remaining beef. Return all of the beef to pan. Add chopped onion and garlic; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions are crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in blender, place tomatoes and green chiles. Cover; blend until smooth. To beef mixture in pan, add tomato mixture, broth, chili powder, cornmeal, salt and red pepper; stir well. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is tender. Serve over cornbread wedges; sprinkle with green onions. Makes 5 servings (1 cup each). Black Bean and Chorizo Chili 1 lb chorizo sausage, casing removed and crumbled, or bulk chorizo sausage
In 4-quart Dutch oven, cook sausage over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes or until browned; drain well. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic; cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in tomatoes, water, beans, chiles, chili powder and cumin. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. Serve with cheese. Makes 8 servings (1 cup each). Mole Chicken Chili 1 tablespoon olive oil
In 4-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until browned. Add onion, bell pepper, garlic and jalapeño chiles; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in tomatoes, water, cocoa, chili powder, salt and cinnamon. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered 15 to 20 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center and chili is desired consistency. Sprinkle individual servings with pepitas. Serve with corn tortillas. Makes 6 servings (1 cup each). Vegetarian Tortilla Chili 1 tablespoon olive oil
In 4-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, chile and garlic; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. Stir in tomatoes, beans, water, chili powder and salt. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in zucchini. Simmer uncovered 5 to 7 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until zucchini is tender. To serve, place tortilla chips in individual serving bowls. Spoon chili over tortilla chips. Top with avocado, cheese and cilantro. Makes 6 servings (1 cup each). Smoke Signals Lead to Secret Ingredient You've heard about them on TV cooking shows and read about their one-of-a-kind flavor in food magazines, but what's the big fuss over fire roasted tomatoes? Distinct fire roasted canned tomatoes are a convenient offering in the tomato aisle. Muir Glen takes its award-winning organic tomatoes and roasts them using a proprietary blend of natural hardwoods in an open-flame searing and smoking process to blacken the skins and deliver a signature smoky flavor. "Fire roasted organic tomatoes can be used in place of regular canned tomatoes in most recipes where you want to create a subtle yet rich, smoky tomato flavor," explained Jennifer Kalinowski, test kitchen expert for Muir Glen. "They're a flavorful, versatile option for chili, soup, salsa, pizza and pasta sauce recipes." Look for Muir Glen convenient whole, diced and crushed fire roasted tomato varieties at your supermarket or natural foods store. 1/7/08 Date: 12/28/07
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