Southwestern Chili
Salsa verde brings the flavors of the southwest to this chili recipe. You'll find the salsa and masa harina—used to thicken the chili—in the Latin foods section of the supermarket. Mexican beer is a natural to use in and drink with this chili. Green onions, queso fresco, and sour cream are good condiment choices. Yield: 7 servings (serving size: about 1 1/3 cups) Ingredients Cooking spray 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 pound chili-style ground sirloin 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped green onions 1/3 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/2 pound Cajun smoked sausage, chopped (such as Conecuh) 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic 1 (12-ounce) bottle beer 2 teaspoons chili powder 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle chile pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped 1 (15-ounce) can dark red kidney beans, rinse...