SMOKED TEQUILA RECIPES

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in large cast iron pot on high. When oil is hot, add cubed beef and cook until browned, stirring occasionally.
• When beef is browned, remove from pot and set aside. Drain any liquid from the pot.
• Return pot to stove and, on medium-high heat, cook the pork sausage and chopped onions until sausage is cooked and onions are translucent.
• At this point, return the cubed beef to the pot along with all the remaining ingredients.
• Stir well, cover and simmer on low to med.-low for 3 to 4 hours stirring occasionally, until beef brisket is tender and chili has thickened.
• Ladle into bowls and garnish with shredded cheese blend & green onions.
• American beer (tequila/lime) substitutes Mexican beer.
• 3 to 4 fresh jalapeños, seeded & chopped, substitutes chipotle pepper.

Steps:

• Place the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and cayenne pepper into a mixing bowl. Whisk in the liquid smoke, lime juice, tequila, vegetable oil, and cilantro until evenly blended.
• To use the marinade, pour into a resealable plastic bag, and add 1 1/2 to 2 pounds of meat. Squeeze out the excess air, seal, and marinate in the refrigerator 4 to 6 hours before cooking as desired. Grilling over charcoal is best, but a gas grill will do fine as well.