'It's a Reuben' Corned Beef Chili-Rye Bread Croutons-Goat Cheese-Parfaits
Goat cheese crumbles blend harmoniously with my Corned Beef Chili, reminiscent of my favorite sandwich. Serve this recipe layered in parfait glasses; you’ll want a bite of crunchy croutons, spicy chili, and tangy goat cheese in every bite.
Servings12 people
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time3 1/2 hours
Ingredients
Corned Beef Chili
- 3TBSP. olive oil
- 1/2cup finely minced carrots
- 1/2cup finely minced jalapeno
- 1tsp. chili powder
- 1tsp. ground coriander
- 1tsp. ground mustard
- 1/2tsp. chipotle chili powder
- 1/8tsp. ground allspice
- 6ounce tomato paste
- 215.5 ounce cans low sodium kidney beansdrained
- 1pound cooked corned beefcut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 114.5 ounce petite diced tomatoes
- 1/4cup sauerkrautdrained
- 1cup beermay substitute chicken broth
- 1/4cup dill pickle relish
- 8ounces goat cheese crumbles
Rye Bread Croutons
- 1pound Russian Rye Breadcut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 1/2cup buttermelted
Instructions
Corned Beef Chili
- In a small saucepan: heat olive oil over medium heat. Add carrots and jalapeno; saute over medium-low for 5 minutes stirring occasionally.
- Stir in: chili powder, coriander, mustard, chipotle chili powder, and allspice. Next stir in tomato paste and cook while stirring for 1 minute.
- In a large Crockpot add: beans, corned beef, tomatoes, sauerkraut, beer/broth, and dill pickle relish. Stir in tomato paste mixture until well blended. Turn heat to high until chili is simmering; then lower heat and simmer for 3 hours stirring occasionally. NOTE: During last hour crack the lid so the chili can thicken. This recipe makes 7 cups of chili.
Rye Bread Croutons
- Preheat oven to 400'. Place cubed bread onto a large sheet pan and drizzle with melted butter, stir well to evenly coat bread cubes. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes or until golden brown; stirring every 5 minutes to ensure even browning.
- Let cool. Store in an airtight container until ready to use. NOTE: This recipe makes more than you will need for serving the chili.
To Serve
- Layer: Rye Bread Croutons, Corned Beef Chili and Goat Cheese in parfaits glasses. Serve immediately.