Chuck's Come On Ice Cream (or Night Of The ) Chili

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• meat seasoning
• 2 teaspoons ground sage
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• chili
• 3 pounds beef sirloin
• 3 pounds lamb sirloin
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, chopped
• 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon bacon grease
• fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
• 3 onions, chopped
• 7 cloves garlic, crushed
• salt to taste
• 2 scoops ice cream, any flavor

Recipe

Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ready Time: 5 hrs


• to marinate: the day before preparing the chili, in a large bowl mix together the sage, thyme, basil, marjoram, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper. cut beef and lamb into 1/2 inch cubes and add to bowl. mix meat and seasoning together, cover bowl and refrigerate overnight.
• to make chili: begin to heat tomatoes, tomato sauce, salsa and 2 teaspoons chili powder in a large pot over medium low heat. meanwhile, heat bacon grease in a large skillet over medium heat. add jalapeno peppers and saute until soft, 1 to 2 minutes, then add them to large pot.
• in same skillet fry beef and lamb with onion and garlic, in small batches, about 15 to 20 minutes each. as each batch is done add to large pot.
• when all ingredients are in the large pot, season with salt to taste. bring to a boil. cover, reduce heat to medium low and simmer for about 3 hours.
• after eating chili, eat ice cream and say "come on, ice cream!"

Mexican Rice Pilaf

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 1/2 cups instant brown rice
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
• 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• in a large saucepan, heat oil over medium high heat. add onion and garlic; cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. stir in broth, rice, chili powder, jalapeno peppers, and cumin. cover, and bring to a boil over high heat. reduce heat, and simmer for 4 minutes. stir in bell pepper. cover. simmer for 5 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
• stir tomato and shredded cheese into hot cooked rice.

chicken tikka masala

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup yogurt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 4 teaspoons salt, or to taste
• 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
• 4 long skewers
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 3 teaspoons salt, or to taste
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 20 mins


• in a large bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, black pepper, ginger, and 4 teaspoons salt. stir in chicken, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• preheat a grill for high heat.
• lightly oil the grill grate. thread chicken skewers, and discard marinade. grill until juices run clear, about 5 minutes on each side.
• melt butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. saute garlic and jalapeno for 1 minute. season with 2 teaspoons cumin, paprika, and 3 teaspoons salt. stir in tomato sauce and cream. simmer on low heat until sauce thickens, about 20 minutes. add grilled chicken, and simmer for 10 minutes. transfer to a serving platter, and garnish with fresh cilantro.

Refried Beans Without The Refry

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• 1 onion, peeled and halved
• 3 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
• 1/2 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 5 teaspoons salt
• 1 3/4 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin, optional
• 9 cups water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 15 mins


• place the onion, rinsed beans, jalapeno, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin into a slow cooker. pour in the water and stir to combine. cook on high for 8 hours, adding more water as needed. note: if more than 1 cup of water has evaporated during cooking, then the temperature is too high.
• once the beans have cooked, strain them, and reserve the liquid. mash the beans with a potato masher, adding the reserved water as needed to attain desired consistency.

Refried Beans Without The Refry

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• 1 onion, peeled and halved
• 3 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
• 1/2 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 5 teaspoons salt
• 1 3/4 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin, optional
• 9 cups water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 15 mins


• place the onion, rinsed beans, jalapeno, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin into a slow cooker. pour in the water and stir to combine. cook on high for 8 hours, adding more water as needed. note: if more than 1 cup of water has evaporated during cooking, then the temperature is too high.
• once the beans have cooked, strain them, and reserve the liquid. mash the beans with a potato masher, adding the reserved water as needed to attain desired consistency.

Delicious Black Bean Burritos

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 (10 inch) flour tortillas
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 teaspoon minced jalapeno peppers
• 3 ounces cream cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• wrap tortillas in foil and place in oven heated to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). bake for 15 minutes or until heated through.
• heat oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. place onion, bell pepper, garlic and jalapenos in skillet, cook for 2 minutes stirring occasionally. pour beans into skillet, cook 3 minutes stirring.
• cut cream cheese into cubes and add to skillet with salt. cook for 2 minutes stirring occasionally. stir cilantro into mixture.
• spoon mixture evenly down center of warmed tortilla and roll tortillas up. serve immediately.

chicken tikka masala

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup yogurt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 4 teaspoons salt, or to taste
• 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
• 4 long skewers
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 3 teaspoons salt, or to taste
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 20 mins


• in a large bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, black pepper, ginger, and 4 teaspoons salt. stir in chicken, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• preheat a grill for high heat.
• lightly oil the grill grate. thread chicken skewers, and discard marinade. grill until juices run clear, about 5 minutes on each side.
• melt butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. saute garlic and jalapeno for 1 minute. season with 2 teaspoons cumin, paprika, and 3 teaspoons salt. stir in tomato sauce and cream. simmer on low heat until sauce thickens, about 20 minutes. add grilled chicken, and simmer for 10 minutes. transfer to a serving platter, and garnish with fresh cilantro.