chave982
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So I'm reading this recipe for chili, and part of the directions go like this:
"Heat oil in a pot, and brown the beef. Add the cooked sausage to the pot. Add the finely chopped onion and beef broth to cover the meat. Boil for 15 minutes. Add oregano and half of the cumin. Reduce heat to a light boil, and then add the garlic."
It then continues with other directions, and cooks for about 1.5 more hours on a simmer. My question is, can you really extract a good flavor from onions by boiling them? I'm just used to sauteing them anytime I use them in a dish, not boiling them in broth. Same goes with the garlic.
"Heat oil in a pot, and brown the beef. Add the cooked sausage to the pot. Add the finely chopped onion and beef broth to cover the meat. Boil for 15 minutes. Add oregano and half of the cumin. Reduce heat to a light boil, and then add the garlic."
It then continues with other directions, and cooks for about 1.5 more hours on a simmer. My question is, can you really extract a good flavor from onions by boiling them? I'm just used to sauteing them anytime I use them in a dish, not boiling them in broth. Same goes with the garlic.