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The
Spice
of Life
Classic Chili With Spicy Cheese Topping,
Cajun Roast Beef Sandwich With Hot Sauce,
Buffalo Chicken Wrap With Salsa and
Zesty Vegetarian Wrap
 (Family Features) - From hot jalapeños to piquant pepper, America loves spice.
It can reward the senses with a surprising smell, a fiery
flavor or a zesty kick. While some traditional spicy foods
may contain fat and calories, there are many ways to add
zeal to each meal while following a healthy eating
lifestyle. Using seasoned meats and cheeses during
preparation eliminates some of the fat and calories found in
the breading, batters, gravies and sauces commonly used to
add some excitement to your plate. Boar's Head offers a
range of flavorful meats, cheeses and condiments guaranteed
to add some bite to each taste! Available at select
supermarkets and fine delicatessens, these premium products
make delicious meals in minutes, whether tossed in a salad,
stacked on a sandwich or wrapped in a tortilla.
Classic Chili With Spicy Cheese Topping
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 pounds beef chuck cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cups chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
3 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 cups crushed tomatoes
2 cups beef broth
2 cups red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
Salt to taste
Boar's Head Jalapeño Red Pepper Sauce to taste
A mixture of grated Boar's Head Monterey Jack Cheese with Jalapeño
and Cheddar Cheese, 2 cups total
In a heavy-bottomed, deep pot, heat oil to very hot. Quickly
sear the beef on all sides, about 2 minutes. Work in batches
if necessary. Remove and set aside.
Reduce heat to medium and add the onion, garlic, and spices
to the pot. Cook, stirring, until the onion is translucent,
about 3 minutes.
Return the meat to pot. Add the tomato, broth, and beans
along with a pinch of salt. Stir and cook at a simmer until
the liquid has reduced and thickened, about 30 minutes.
Adjust seasoning, using hot red pepper sauce as desired.
Spoon chili into bowls and top with the grated cheese.
Serves 8
Turning Up the Heat — Sandwiches and Wraps
Cajun Roast Beef Sandwich With Hot Sauce
2 sandwich rolls
2 tablespoons Boar's Head Horseradish sauce
6 arugula leaves
1/2 pound sliced Boar's Head Cajun Roast Beef
1/2 pound sliced Boar's Head Horseradish Cheddar
Salt and pepper to taste
Spread sauce lightly over each half of rolls. Layer bottom
halves with arugula, beef and cheddar. Top with remaining
halves. To super-size sandwiches, repeat layering.
Makes 2 sandwiches
Buffalo Chicken Wrap With Salsa
1 (8- to 10-inch) flavored flour tortilla, such as chipotle chile pepper flavor
Spicy Mayonnaise (3 tablespoons mayonnaise mixed with 1 teaspoon lime juice and Boar's Head Jalapeño Pepper Sauce to taste)
8 arugula leaves
1 1/4-inch-thick slice each Boar's Head Monterey Jack Cheese with Jalapeño and Vermont Cheddar, julienned
1 1/4-inch-thick slice Boar's Head Blazing Buffalo Chicken, julienned
18 fresh hot pepper strips
Lay out tortilla. Spread evenly with spicy mayonnaise. Cover
with arugula leaves with stem ends facing each other at
middle. Lay on top julienned cheeses, chicken and pepper
strips. Roll sandwich tightly enough to keep filling tucked
in. Slice on diagonal across middle, where stem ends meet.
Secure both sandwiches with decorative toothpicks.
Makes 2 sandwiches
Tip: For spice lovers who prefer a four-alarm fiery taste,
add a shot of hot salsa (fresh or bottled).
Zesty Vegetarian Wrap
1 (8- to 10-inch) flavored flour tortilla, such as tomato flavor
Spicy Mayonnaise (see Buffalo Chicken Wrap recipe)
2 lettuce leaves, such as Boston or red leaf
1 1/4-inch-thick slice each Boar's Head Monterey Jack Cheese with Jalapeño and Horseradish Cheddar, julienned
12 1/4-inch strips of fresh bell pepper (green or yellow)
Lay out tortilla. Spread evenly with spicy mayonnaise. Cover
with lettuce leaves. Top with julienned cheese and pepper
strips. Roll sandwich tightly enough to keep filling tucked
in. Trim off excess tortilla and cut across middle. Secure
both sandwiches with decorative toothpicks.
Makes 2 sandwiches
Tip: For spice lovers who prefer a four-alarm fiery taste,
add a shot of hot salsa (fresh or bottled).
For more information about Boar's Head deli products visit
the Web site at www.boarshead.com.
SOURCE: Boar's Head Deli Products
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