| This chili restaurant recipe is a secret restaurant recipe | | | | beans, rinsed and drained1 tablespoon Ancho chile |
| called "Three Bean Enchilada Chili." This chili recipe is | | | | powder (use Ancho - it makes a difference and |
| somewhat unusual because it uses a secret | | | | makes this a secret restaurant recipe)1/4 teaspoon |
| restaurant enchilada sauce instead of tomatoes and | | | | garlic powder1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon sea |
| the enchilada sauce contains a secret ingredient as | | | | salt or to taste1 cup (or to taste) Cheddar or |
| well. | | | | Monterrey Jack cheese, shredded1/2 cup (or to taste) |
| Three Bean Enchilada Chili - three times the flavor plus | | | | Green onions, chopped |
| secret ingredients that makes this a secret chili | | | | Instructions:Heat oil in a 3-4 quart soup pot over |
| restaurant recipe! | | | | medium-high heat, add meat and cook until beginning to |
| This chili restaurant recipe is a secret restaurant recipe | | | | brownAdd the onions and peppers and cook until |
| because it specifically calls for Ancho chile powder, | | | | crisp-tender (4-5 minutes), stirring occasionallyDrain |
| and it does make a difference. And this chili recipe is | | | | meat mixture, add my enchilada sauce, beans and |
| also somewhat unusual because it uses a secret | | | | spices and bring to boilReduce heat and simmer 15-20 |
| restaurant enchilada sauce instead of tomatoes! | | | | minutes or until meat is tender (if using chopped meat) |
| The Ancho is a dried poblano chile which is then | | | | and flavors are blendedCorrect seasoning to your |
| ground into powder. Ancho chiles have a mild, fruity | | | | tasteLadle into bowls and garnish with shredded |
| and slightly sweet taste. They start out as fresh green | | | | cheese and green onions and tortilla chips if you like |
| poblano chiles and after being ripened to red and then | | | | Serve with cornbread or warm tortillas and enjoy! |
| dried, they become shriveled, smoky and dark brown | | | | Enchilada Sauce Preparation time: 30 minutes. Serves |
| in color. Left to dry, the chiles can be crushed and | | | | 6-8. |
| made into spice powder or used to season chili and | | | | Ingredients:3 tablespoons vegetable oil, olive oil or |
| other Mexican dishes such as mole and tacos. | | | | bacon drippings2-3 cloves of garlic, minced3 |
| I created this recipe at home, tested it on my husband | | | | tablespoons flour1 teaspoon ground oregano2 |
| and then tried it at my restaurant after my husband | | | | tablespoons chile powder (Ancho chile powder, if you |
| raved about it and encouraged me to do so. My | | | | have it)1 tablespoon tomato paste (I sometimes use |
| restaurant customers were pleased he asked me to | | | | taco sauce)1 teaspoon salt, or to taste1/2 teaspoon |
| do so. It is now a favorite restaurant chili recipe. | | | | white pepper1/4 teaspoon cayenne, optional4 cups |
| Three Bean Enchilada Chili RecipeChili Restaurant | | | | beef stock |
| Recipe Preparation time: 30 minutes for preparing the | | | | Instructions:Heat oil or bacon drippings in a skillet over |
| sauce. Serves 6-8. | | | | low heat and saute the garlic, flour and oregano until |
| Ingredients:1-2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil2 | | | | golden in colorAdd chile powder, 1 cup of beef stock, |
| pounds lean ground beef, ground chuck or other meat | | | | tomato paste and simmer for 2-3 minutesAdd |
| such as chopped chuck steak or even chicken or | | | | remaining stock, salt, white pepper and |
| pork1 cup onions, chopped1 cup red, green or yellow | | | | cayenneSimmer for 20-30 minutesCorrect seasoning |
| bell pepper, chopped8 cups of my enchilada sauce | | | | TA-DA! You're done! |
| (recipe below)One 15-16 ounce can of pinto beans, | | | | Enjoy your Three Bean Enchilada Chili made with this |
| rinsed and drainedOne 15-16 ounce can red or kidney | | | | delicious enchilada sauce and the company of those |
| beans, rinsed and drainedOne 15-16 ounce can black | | | | you share it with. |