The Mexican dish picadillo is a popular filling for tacos. Ingredients 1–1½ lbs (450–625 g) ground beef 1 large yellow onion, chopped 4 cloves of garlic, chopped 29 oz beef broth 1 large green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and chopped…
Pedernales River Chili was American President Lyndon Johnson’s favorite chili con carne recipe. It was named after the location of his Texas Hill Country ranch. The recipe calls for leaving out the traditional beef suet (on doctor’s orders after his…
New Mexico Pork Tamales are a classic Southwestern United States meal, made from pork and chicken. This version adds cumin, chili powder and garlic powder to outer masa flour of the tamale. Ingredients Meat filling 1 cup shredded cooked pork…
Mexican Seasoning is sometimes just chili powder, though many variations on this theme exist. Make your own mixture ahead of time and store in a small shaker for easy use. Ingredients ½ cup chili powder 1 tablespoon salt 1–2 teaspoons…
Ingredients 4 ea. (24 ounces) skin-on wild salmon filets, pin bones removed ¾ cup mesquite wood chips, soaked in water for 30 minutes ¼ cup paprika 2 tbsp chili powder 1 tbsp kosher salt 1 tbsp black peppercorns, cracked 1…
This is a modern version of Jailhouse Chili, as served in the Texas prison system. In the early part of the 20th century, those likely to regularly spend time in local detention facilities in the American Southwest were said to…
When you get the job of smoked or barbecued chicken, do you weep in fear of flavorless breasts? It happens to everybody, even professional chefs. This is your solution. Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 cup salt ¾ cup…
Ingredients 1 boneless pork loin roast Hickory chips Brine 1 cup salt ¾ cup honey 1 tbsp cracked black peppercorns 2 cups very hot apple cider vinegar 2 pounds ice Rub 2 tbsp smoked paprika 2 tbsp chili powder 2…
This chili is intended for use in frito pie. Ingredients 2 Tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil 2 cups (475 ml) chopped onions Salt Cayenne pepper 2 pounds (900 g) beef bottom round, cut into ½-inch (13 mm) cubes 1 tsp…
Chili originated in Texas in the 1800s, with many variations of evolving since then. A very simple chili recipe follows. Ingredients 30 oz medium or dark red kidney beans 30 oz crushed tomatoes ½–1 lb cooked ground beef, turkey, or…
A lot of crispy baked chicken recipes use things like breadcrumbs or cracker crumbs. Here, the croûtons add a little flavor. Ingredients 4 ea. (28–32 ounces) boneless skinless chicken breasts ½ cup crushed garlic-flavored croûtons ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted…
Ingredients 2 eggs 2 tablespoons cottage cheese (small curd 4% milkfat) 1 teaspoon Mexican seasoning or chili powder Procedure Preheat a large metal or non-stick skillet over medium heat. Whisk eggs and cottage cheese together in a small bowl; place…