TYLER FLORENCE'S TEXAS CHILI

I have posted a Tyler Florence hot Texas chili recipe in the past but I think this one is better hope you enjoy.Ingredients:
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 pounds beef shoulder, cut into large cubes
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons ancho chili powder 1 tablespoons ground coriander
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 onions, diced
10 garlic cloves, halved
3 canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, crushed by hand
1/2 cup masa harina
3 cups shredded white Cheddar, for garnish
2 bunches chopped chives, for garnish
1 1/2 cups sour cream, for garnishDirections:
In a large soup pot, heat the olive oil. Season the beef shoulder all over with salt and pepper, add it to the pot and brown it. As it's browning stir in the chili powder, coriander, cumin, paprika, oregano and cinnamon. Lower the temperature under the meat to "toast" the spices. In a food processor puree the onions, garlic, chipotle peppers, jalapeno, tomato paste and sugar and add it to the pot. Increase the heat to medium to steam vegetables a little and sweeten the peppers. Add enough water to cover by 1 inch, about 1 quart, and add tomatoes with their liquid. Bring to a boil and skim off any foam that rises to the surface. Reduce the heat and simmer until the meat is fork-tender and comes apart with no resistance, about 2 hours. As it cooks down, add more water, if necessary. When done, stir in the masa harina. Take a potato masher and mash the chili so the meat comes apart in shreds. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Garnish each serving with the shredded Cheddar, chives, and sour cream.

MEXICAN FOR GRINGOS

This meant to be a joke and that is all :)

When you come to Mexico, you have to eat Mexican food, but there are certain words that are tough to pronounce. Here's a few

1. jalapeño - a hot pepper. Pronounced: holl-uh-pehn-yo
2. albondigas - a meatball soup. Pronounced: al-bon-dee-gus
3. pico de gallo - a chunky salsa. Pronounced: peek-oh duh-guy-oh
4. pollo - chicken. Pronounced: poy-oh
5. tortilla - a very thin, flat Mexican pancake-type bread. Pronounced: tor-tee-ya
6. picante - a red spicy sauce. Pronounced: pee-con-tay
7. cerveza - beer. Pronounced: serv-ay-suh
8. guacamole - a condiment made from avocados. Pronounced: gwahk-a-mole-ee
9. fajitas - onions, peppers and meats sauteed and usually presented with cheese, beans, salsa, 10. guacamole and tortillas. Pronounced: fuh-heet-uhs
11. frijoles - beans. Pronounced: free-ho-lays
12. quesadilla - very thin crust with cheese melted on top and sometimes other items like Mexican pizza. Pronounced: cay-suh-dee-yuh
13. habanero - a very hot pepper. Pronounced: ah-bahn-air-oh
Tips:
If the words have Spanish influence, as many do in California, a "J" or a "G" is usually pronounced like an "H". An "LL" is usually pronounced like a "Y". Pointing to the menu item is often easier than pronouncing it. The words 'jalapeno', 'habanero', 'Ay! Ay! Hot!' or a graphic of a red pepper means your meal is bound to be spicy. Have water handy!

SEAFOOD CHILI ???

2 tablespoons butter
3 jumbo shrimp, peeled, de-veined, tails removed and cut into 4 pieces each
3 large scallops, foot removed, cut into 4 pieces each
1/4 cup diced onions
1/4 cup diced green peppers
1/4 cup diced tomatoes
2 cups prepared chili sauce with beans
2 pieces fried fish, diced
1/2 cup cooked rice
1/4 cup shredded Cheddar/mozzarella cheese mix

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Melt butter, then add shrimp, scallops, onions, peppers and tomatoes. Stir in chili sauce with beans and bring to a simmer. Stir in fried fish. Place rice in an ovenproof baking dish, add seafood mixture and top with cheese. Bake until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 5 to 10 minutes.
This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant.

CHOCOLATE LOVERS CHILI

This one comes from Patti in St Louis Mo. Thanks pat hope ur stayin warm. I like the sound of this one all but the ZU-ICKY but other than that it's got that mexican flare, almost a mol'e of sorts can't wait to try this one minus the ZU-ICKY.

3 tbsp olive oil
2 lb. ground turkey
2 onions, chopped
2 zucchini squash, diced
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tbsp chili powder
2 tbsp ground cumin
1 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp each, salt & blk. pepper
3 28 oz cans diced tomatoes, undrained
3 15 oz cans black beans, drained & rinsed
2 oz bitter-sweet chocolate

In large skillet, heat oil over med-high heat. Cook turkey until browned. Remove from pan. In skillet, add onion & zucchini. Cook over mediun heat, stirring occasionally, 6-8 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt & pepper. Cook & stir 1 minute Add turkey, undrained tomatoes, beans & chocolate. Simmer, stirring occasionally, over low heat 20 minutes.Top each bowl with dollop of sour cream, sprinkle of cheddar & green onions. Makes 10-12 servings

garnish with:
sour cream
cheddar cheese
fresh green onion