Tex-Mex Beef and Chorizo Chili

Tex-Mex Beef and Chorizo Chili

Couverts6
Preparation time:2 hours 30 minutes
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Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds Stewing Beef cubed
  • 1 pound Chorizo Spanish sausage
  • 2 Large Onions diced
  • 4 Cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 Jalapeno Pepper diced
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
  • 3 tablespoons Chili Powder
  • 3 cans 15 ounces each Tomato Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 1/2 cups Water
  • 1 can Mexican Beer

Instructions

  • In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add stewing beef, chorizo, onions, garlic, and jalapeno pepper.
  • Brown the meat and vegetables together, stirring often.
  • While the mixture is browning, add cayenne pepper and chili powder.
  • Stir well to coat.
  • Once the meat is browned and the vegetables are softened, add tomato sauce, salt, water, and Mexican beer.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Cover and cook on low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Uncover and simmer for an additional 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the chili thickens and flavors meld together.
  • Serve hot.

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice:

Pair this robust chili with a cold Mexican lager or a light-bodied red wine such as Sangiovese or Tempranillo to complement its spicy and savory flavors.

Nutrition values

Calories: 605 kcal | koolhydraten: 17 g | Eiwitten: 50 g | Vet: 36 g | Suiker: 8 g
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Course; Beef / Chili / Main Course
Cuisine; American / Mexican
Diets; Gluten-Free

Quick and Easy Beef and Bean Chili

Quick and Easy Beef and Bean Chili

Couverts6
Preparation time:30 minutes
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Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Saucepan

Ingredients

  • Olive oil
  • 1 pound Ground Beef
  • 1 cup Green Pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup Celery diced
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 1 large Clove Garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup Black Olives chopped
  • 1 can 15 ounces Kidney Beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 11 ounces Stewed Tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Cumin
  • 1 Chili Pepper minced (or canned Chipotles in Adobo sauce)
  • 2 tablespoons Oregano Vinegar
  • 1 cup Water

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add ground beef and cook until browned.
  • Drain and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, sauté green pepper, celery, onion, and garlic until tender.
  • Add the browned ground beef back to the skillet along with black olives, kidney beans, stewed tomatoes, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, minced chili pepper (or canned Chipotles in Adobo sauce), and oregano vinegar.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Let the mixture simmer for approximately 15 minutes.
  • Add water and continue to simmer for another 15 minutes, adjusting the amount of water according to desired consistency.
  • Serve hot.

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice:

Pair this chili with a light-bodied red wine such as Merlot or Pinot Noir to complement its flavors without overpowering them.

Nutrition values

Calories: 286 kcal | koolhydraten: 21 g | Eiwitten: 18 g | Vet: 15 g | Suiker: 7 g
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Course; Beef / Chili / Main Course
Cuisine; American
Diets; Dairy-Free

Spicy Beef and Bean Chili

Spicy Beef and Bean Chili

Couverts3
Preparation time:40 minutes
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Equipment

  • Frying pan
  • blender or food processor
  • Saucepan

Ingredients

  • 3 Dried Red New Mex Chiles
  • 2 Chipotles
  • 1 Habanero
  • 4 Cloves Garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
  • 1 large Onion chopped
  • 1/2 pound Minced Beef
  • 15 ounces Canned Tomatoes
  • 15 ounces Canned Kidney Beans drained and rinsed

Instructions

  • Cut the tops off the dried chiles.
  • Toast them in a hot frying pan for a few minutes until fragrant, then soak them in hot water for 20 minutes.
  • Liquidize the soaked chiles with some of the soaking water.
  • Roughly chop the habanero and garlic, then add them to the blender along with the cumin and oregano.
  • Puree until smooth.
  • Heat the oil in a saucepan and fry the onion until softened.
  • Add the minced beef and cook until browned.
  • Stir in the chile puree, canned tomatoes, and kidney beans.
  • Cover and simmer for at least half an hour.
  • Uncover, raise the heat a little, and allow the excess liquid to evaporate, about 10 minutes.
  • Serve hot.

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice:

Pair this spicy chili with a medium-bodied red wine such as Zinfandel or Shiraz to complement the bold flavors.

Nutrition values

Calories: 365 kcal | koolhydraten: 32 g | Eiwitten: 21 g | Vet: 18 g | Suiker: 8 g
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Course; Beef / Chili / Main Course
Cuisine; American

Quick General Tso’s Chicken

Quick General Tso’s Chicken

Couverts3
Preparation time:26 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 3 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp ginger
  • 1 tsp garlic minced
  • 4 fl oz chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp sriracha sauce plus more for serving
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1” pieces
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 medium scallion greens only, for garnish
  • Sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

Making the Sauce:

  • In a small saucepan, mix sesame oil, minced garlic, and ginger.
  • Cook over low heat for 1 minute.
  • Add chicken broth, soy sauce, sriracha sauce, and hoisin sauce.
  • Whisk to combine.
  • Add cornstarch and whisk continuously over low heat until the sauce starts to thicken.
  • Remove from heat, cover, and set aside.

Preparing the Chicken:

  • In a medium bowl, mix the chicken pieces with soy sauce and cornstarch.
  • Toss to coat evenly.
  • Place the chicken in the air fryer basket, spray with olive oil, and cook at 400°F (200°C) for 16 minutes.
  • Toss the chicken halfway through cooking and spray with a little more olive oil if needed.

Assembly:

  • Once the chicken is cooked, transfer it to a large bowl.
  • Toss the cooked chicken with the prepared sauce until evenly coated.
  • Top with sliced scallion greens and sesame seeds.
  • Serve hot with additional sriracha sauce on the side if desired.

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice:

Pair this flavorful General Tso’s Chicken with a slightly sweet Riesling or a light-bodied Pinot Grigio. The wine’s sweetness will complement the dish’s savory flavors while balancing out any spiciness from the sriracha sauce.

Nutrition values

Calories: 250 kcal | koolhydraten: 10 g | Eiwitten: 25 g | Vet: 10 g | Suiker: 2 g
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Course; Air fryer / Chicken

Crispy Air Fryer Chinese Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings

Crispy Air Fryer Chinese Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings

Couverts5
Preparation time:50 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 20 chicken wing pieces
  • 1 egg white
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 3/4 cup potato starch
  • Oil mister
  • 2 jalapeño peppers stems removed, sliced
  • 2 scallions green onions, trimmed, sliced
  • 2 tbsp canola oil or peanut oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Preparing the Chicken Wings:

  • Coat the air fryer basket with a thin layer of oil.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg white, salt, and black pepper until foamy.
  • Pat dry the chicken wings and add them to the egg white mixture.
  • Coat thoroughly and marinate for up to 20 minutes.
  • Move the chicken wings to a large bowl and add the potato starch.
  • Dredge the wings through the potato starch until thoroughly coated.
  • Shake off any excess starch.
  • Place the coated wings into the air fryer basket.
  • Lightly spray the wings with oil.
  • Cook at 380°F (190°C) for 25 minutes, shaking the air fryer basket every 5 minutes.
  • Then, cook for an additional 5 minutes at 400°F (200°C), or until the chicken wings are golden brown and crispy.

Stir Fry:

  • Slice the jalapeño peppers thinly and remove the seeds.
  • Chop the scallions.
  • Heat a wok or skillet until very hot.
  • Add canola oil or peanut oil to the wok or skillet.
  • Add the sliced jalapeño peppers, scallions, salt, and black pepper to the hot oil and stir-fry for about a minute.
  • Add the air-fried chicken wings to the wok or skillet and toss them with the jalapeños and scallions to coat.
  • Stir-fry the chicken wings for another minute until they are evenly coated.

Serving:

  • Serve the crispy salt and pepper chicken wings hot, garnished with additional sliced scallions if desired.

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice:

Pair these crispy salt and pepper chicken wings with a light and refreshing beer such as a lager or a pilsner. The beer’s effervescence will cleanse the palate between bites of the flavorful wings.

Nutrition values

Calories: 250 kcal | koolhydraten: 10 g | Eiwitten: 15 g | Vet: 15 g | Suiker: 1 g
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Cuisine; China

Quick Air Fryer General Tso’s Chicken

Quick Air Fryer General Tso’s Chicken

Couverts2
Preparation time:20 minutes
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into small pieces
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 fl oz ketchup
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp ginger paste
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

Preparing the Chicken:

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, toss the chicken with cornstarch, salt, and black pepper until coated evenly.
  • Spray the air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Place the coated chicken in the air fryer basket, ensuring the pieces are separated for even cooking.
  • Air fry for 10 minutes, tossing the basket once at 5 minutes to turn over the chicken pieces.

Making the Sauce:

  • While the chicken is cooking, in a small, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine ketchup, soy sauce, dark brown sugar, ginger paste, crushed garlic, and red pepper flakes.
  • Whisk continuously until the brown sugar is dissolved.
  • Bring the sauce to a rapid boil, then reduce the heat to simmer.
  • Simmer for up to 5 minutes, stirring continuously, until the sauce thickens.

Coating the Chicken:

  • Once the chicken is cooked, pour the prepared sauce over the air-fried chicken to coat evenly.

Serving:

  • Serve the General Tso’s chicken over plain white or brown rice.

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice:

Pair this flavorful General Tso’s chicken with a semi-sweet Riesling or a crisp Sauvignon Blanc. The wine’s sweetness will complement the slight sweetness of the sauce, while its acidity will cut through the richness of the dish.

Nutrition values

Calories: 350 kcal | koolhydraten: 25 g | Eiwitten: 30 g | Vet: 10 g | Suiker: 15 g
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Cuisine; China
Diets; Dairy-Free

Flavorful Air Fryer Garlic Chicken

Flavorful Air Fryer Garlic Chicken

Couverts5
Preparation time:25 minutes
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into cubed chunks
  • Cornstarch or potato starch
  • 4 fl oz honey
  • 4 fl oz soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • 1/2 tsp ginger
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • Cooked rice for serving
  • Green beans cooked, for serving
  • Onions sliced, for garnish
  • Green onions sliced, for garnish

Instructions

Preparing the Chicken:

  • Cut the chicken into cubed chunks and toss them in a bowl with cornstarch or potato starch until evenly coated.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (200°C).
  • Place the coated chicken in the air fryer basket and cook according to the air fryer manual for chicken, approximately 24 minutes (12 minutes on each side).

Making the Sauce:

  • While the chicken is cooking, in a small saucepan, mix together honey, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, crushed garlic, and ginger.
  • Bring the mixture to a low boil and whisk in the cornstarch continuously until the sauce is thickened to your desired consistency.
  • Add more cornstarch if needed.
  • Set the sauce aside.

Coating the Chicken:

  • Once the chicken is cooked, mix it into the sauce and warm it up.
  • This can be done in a small skillet or the saucepan.
  • Simply coat the chicken with the sauce until it becomes sticky.

Serving:

  • Serve the garlic chicken over cooked rice and green beans.
  • Garnish with sliced onions and green onions.

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice:

Pair this flavorful garlic chicken dish with a light-bodied white wine such as a Chardonnay or a Pinot Grigio. The wine’s crispness will complement the savory and slightly sweet flavors of the dish without overpowering it.

Nutrition values

Calories: 350 kcal | koolhydraten: 25 g | Eiwitten: 30 g | Vet: 10 g | Suiker: 20 g
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Cuisine; China
Diets; Dairy-Free

Crispy Air Fryer Chinese Salt & Pepper Pork Chops

Crispy Air Fryer Chinese Salt & Pepper Pork Chops

Preparation time:25 minutes
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 pork chops
  • 1 egg white
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 3/4 cup potato starch or cornstarch
  • Oil mister
  • 2 jalapeño peppers stems removed, sliced
  • 2 scallions green onions, trimmed, sliced
  • 2 tbsp canola oil or peanut oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Preparing the Pork Chops:

  • Coat the air fryer basket with a thin coat of oil.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the egg white with salt and pepper until foamy.
  • Slice the pork chops into cutlet pieces, leaving a little meat on the bones, and pat them dry.
  • Add the pork chop pieces to the egg white mixture and coat them thoroughly.
  • Marinate for up to 20 minutes.
  • Move the pork chops to a large bowl and add the potato starch.
  • Dredge the pork chops through the potato starch until thoroughly coated.
  • Shake off any excess starch.
  • Place the coated pork chops into the air fryer basket.
  • Lightly spray the pork with oil.
  • Cook at 360°F (180°C) for 9 minutes, shaking the air fryer basket often and spraying with oil between shakes.
  • Then, cook for an additional 6 minutes at 400°F (200°C), or until the pork is brown and crispy.

Stir Fry:

  • Slice the jalapeño peppers thinly and remove the seeds.
  • Chop the scallions.
  • Heat a wok or skillet until very hot.
  • Add canola oil or peanut oil to the wok or skillet.
  • Add the sliced jalapeño peppers, scallions, salt, and pepper to the hot oil and stir-fry for about a minute.
  • Add the air-fried pork pieces to the wok or skillet and toss them with the jalapeños and scallions.
  • Stir-fry the pork for another minute, ensuring they are coated with the hot oil and vegetables.

Serving:

  • Serve the crispy salt and pepper pork chops immediately, accompanied by steamed rice or your favorite side dish.

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice:

Pair these flavorful and crispy salt and pepper pork chops with a medium-bodied red wine such as a Pinot Noir or a fruity Merlot. The wine’s acidity will cut through the richness of the pork, while its fruity notes will complement the spicy flavors of the jalapeños.

Nutrition values

Calories: 450 kcal | koolhydraten: 28 g | Eiwitten: 35 g | Vet: 20 g | Suiker: 1 g
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Cuisine; China
Diets; Dairy-Free

Air Fryer Sesame Chicken with Homemade Sauce

Air Fryer Sesame Chicken with Homemade Sauce on rustic wooden table

Air Fryer Sesame Chicken with Homemade Sauce

Couverts5
Preparation time:38 minutes
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into cubed chunks
  • 4 fl oz cornstarch or potato starch
  • Olive oil spray
  • 2 fl oz soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp orange juice
  • 5 tsp hoisin sauce
  • 1/2 tsp ginger
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • 1 tbsp cold water
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tsp sesame seeds
  • Green onions for garnish
  • Cooked rice for serving

Instructions

Preparing the Chicken:

  • Toss the cubed chicken thighs in a bowl with cornstarch or potato starch until evenly coated.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (200°C).
  • Spray the coated chicken with olive oil spray.
  • Place the chicken in the air fryer basket and cook according to the air fryer manual for chicken, approximately 24 minutes (12 minutes on each side).

Making the Sauce:

  • While the chicken is cooking, in a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, orange juice, hoisin sauce, ginger, and crushed garlic over medium-high heat.
  • Whisk continuously until well mixed.
  • Once the brown sugar has fully dissolved and the mixture reaches a low boil, whisk in the water and cornstarch.
  • Cook the sauce for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens.

Mix in the sesame seeds.

  • The sauce should thicken further within 5 minutes of cooking.
  • Remove the sauce from the heat and set it aside for 5 minutes to thicken further.

Coating the Chicken:

  • Once the chicken is done cooking in the air fryer, remove it and transfer it to a mixing bowl.
  • Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and toss to coat evenly.

Serving:

  • Serve the sesame chicken over cooked rice.
  • Garnish with sliced green onions.

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice:

Pair this flavorful sesame chicken with a semi-dry Riesling or a light-bodied Pinot Grigio. The wine’s acidity will complement the savory flavors of the dish, while its slight sweetness will balance the richness of the sauce.
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Cuisine; China
Diets; Dairy-Free