Thursday, February 8, 2018

SOUTHWEST COWPOKE CHILI ENJOY DAN:

                          SOUTHWEST COWPOKE CHILI by CHEF DAN:
Serves 6-8

INGREDIENTS:
1 (4 pound) beef chuck roast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 teaspoons kosher salt
4 slices bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1 onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons EACH green chipotle powder, tablespoons chili powder, smoked paprika, and expresso coffee
1 teaspoon EACH cumin seeds and mustard seeds
3 tablespoons unsweetened chocolate, shaved
6 cups beef broth
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2-onion, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1 bunch fresh cilantro, minced
2 limes, quartered

DIRECTIONS: (PREHEAT OVEN TO 275 F)
1.    Toss the beef with the salt and set aside.
2.    Cook the bacon in oven-proof skillet over medium-heat.
3.    Stirring occasionally to ensure even browning.
4.    Transfer to a platter with a slotted spoon.
5.    Increase the heat medium-high add the meat in a single layer into the bacon grease.
6.    Brown all sides, for about 4-5 minutes.
7.    Transfer to a plate.
8.    Lower the heat to medium; add the onion and tomato paste.
9.    Saute for 4-5 minutes or until translucent.
10. In a bowl combine chipotle powder and next 5 ingredients; pluss1/2-cup broth
11. Mix until smooth stir in chocolate shavings.
12. When the onion is soft, stir in the garlic, chili chocolate mixture, cook 1 minute.
13. Add the beef, cooked bacon, and remaining broth, and lime juice.
14. Stir well, increase the heat to high and bring to a boil.
15. Cover, leaving the lid slightly ajar.
16. Place in the oven and cook 3 hours or until the meat is fork tender.
17. Garnish with onion, cilantro and limes.

CROCK POT VERSION:
1.    After brown the meat bacon and sautéing the onion and garlic place all ingredients in the crock pot and cook on low for 8-10 hours and on high for 4-5 hours.
2.    Garnish with the onion, cilantro and limes


ENJOY DAN:                                                                       LOVE COWPOKE CHILI!!

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