Taco Seasoning
Florence
Course Spices
Cuisine Mexican
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or 1/8 cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
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Lamb Curry
Florence
Course Main
Cuisine Indian
- 4 pounds boned lamb
- 2 pounds onions
- 8 large garlic cloves - minced
- 1/2 cup coriander leaves -- chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger root -- chopped
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 3 tablespoons ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon kalonji -- nigella seeds
- 3 tablespoons ghee
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 10 cardamom pods -- bruised
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 3 teaspoons salt and pepper -- to taste
Trim off all excess fat and cut in to large cubes.
Slice onions in to thin slices, only cut up about 1 1/2 pounds.
In food processor blend together remaining onions, garlic, coriander, ginger, yogurt, chili powder, paprika, ground coriander and kaloni seeds and process until it is a smooth paste.
In large fry pan, heat ghee and oil and fry sliced onions until browned.
Remove onions from pan.
Put lamb in to pan, in small amounts batches, and stir-fry over high heat until browned.
Over medium heat a small amount of oil to pan if necessary and fry blended mixture, stirring, until you can smell all the spices popping. This will take approximately 20 minutes, but sometimes longer.
Return meat to pan, add cardamom pods and salt and pepper, stir until well mixed
Cover and cook over low heat until meat is almost tender, stirring occasionally
You can add a small amount of water if the dish becomes dry to help cooking.
When meat is tender and liquid almost absorbed, add garam masala and reserved fried onion slices
Cover pan and simmer gently for a few minutes more
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Have Me Later Chili
Florence
Course Main
Cuisine American
- 1 lb ground chuck
- 1 large onion chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 14 oz cans diced tomatoes
- 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
- 1 Tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 15 oz cans chili beans
- 2 Tablespoon cornstarch optional
- 1/4 Cups water optional
Place the ground chuck in a large skillet over medium heat and brown with onions and garlic until onions are tender.
Drain well.
Place the tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper into a large saucepan.
Place over high heat.
Bring to a rapid boil.
Add the meat and beans.
Reduce heat to low.
Cover and simmer for 1 hour.
Remove lid and continue cooking for 10 minutes.
Place saucepan in the refrigerator for a rapid cool.
Pour chili into freezer containers and freeze for up to 3 months.
To reheat, remove chili from the freezer.
Place 1/4 C of water in a saucepan.
Add the chili and cook over medium heat until heated through.
To thicken chili mix the cornstarch and 1/4 C water together.
Add to the chili and stir well.
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