Chili Cheese Johnny Cakes

Name: Chili Cheese Johnny Cakes
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 2 min 30 s
Total time: 32 min 30 s
Yield: 16
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cups (8 oz) Rancho Gordo Domingo Rojo Beans; Water for soaking the beans; 2 lb ground Creekstone Farms Brisket Blend Burger Pucks (81/19); 1/4 cup Cattleman’s Grill Road House; 2 cups yellow onion, diced; 1 cup carrots, small dice; 1/2 cup celery, small dice; 1/2 cup poblano pepper, diced; 1/4 cup jalapeños, diced; 1 tbsp garlic, microplaned; 2 qt beef stock; 1 bottle (12 oz each) SHINER BOCK beer; 1 (28 oz) can Ciao Italian Peeled Tomatoes; 8 oz sharp cheddar, grated; 2 cups Marsh Hen Mill Johnny Cakes Mix; 2 cups water; 1/2 cup milk; 1 tbsp Tapped Maple Syrup; Cornhusker Spray Duck Fat

Nov 05, 2024 • Tom Jackson

Enjoy a comforting meal with these Chili Cheese Johnny Cakes! Soak Domingo Rojo Beans overnight, then brown Creekstone Farms Brisket Blend on a YS640S grill, seasoning with Cattleman’s Grill Road House. Sauté diced onions, carrots, celery, and peppers in the beef fat, then add garlic, beef stock, SHINER BOCK beer, tomatoes, and beans, simmering until tender. Whisk together Johnny Cakes with maple syrup, cook on a duck-fat-greased griddle until golden, and serve topped with chili and sharp cheddar for a hearty, flavor-packed dish.

Chili Cheese Johnny Cakes

Tom Jackson

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Cuisine

American

Servings

16

Prep Time

30 minutes

Cook Time

2.5 minutes

Calories

361

Cozy up with a plate of Chili Cheese Johnny Cakes—a comforting, hearty meal that’s perfect for a chilly day. Tender brisket chili is simmered to perfection with rich spices, beans, and a splash of beer, creating layers of deep, smoky flavor. Served over golden Johnny Cakes with a sprinkle of melted cheddar, this dish brings together the perfect balance of savory, spicy, and a hint of sweetness. It’s an irresistible combination that feels like a warm hug in every bite.

Ingredients

For the chili:

3 cups (8 oz) Rancho Gordo Domingo Rojo Beans
Water for soaking the beans
2 lb ground Creekstone Farms Brisket Blend Burger Pucks (81/19)
1/4 cup Cattleman’s Grill Road House
2 cups yellow onion, diced
1 cup carrots, small dice
1/2 cup celery, small dice
1/2 cup poblano pepper, diced
1/4 cup jalapeños, diced
1 tbsp garlic, microplaned
2 qt beef stock
1 bottle (12 oz each) SHINER BOCK beer
1 (28 oz) can Ciao Italian Peeled Tomatoes
8 oz sharp cheddar, grated

For the Johnny Cakes:

2 cups Marsh Hen Mill Johnny Cakes Mix
2 cups water
1/2 cup milk
1 tbsp Tapped Maple Syrup
Cornhusker Spray Duck Fat

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Directions

Soak the beans overnight, covered in water, in a sealed container. Drain and rinse beans.
Preheat your Yoder Smokers YS640s Pellet Grill to 500ºF, set up for direct grilling with a Yoder Smokers Cast Iron Griddle on the right side of the grill.
Place a Lodge Dutch Oven on the grill grates on the left side of the grill.
Brown the beef in the dutch oven over direct flame, seasoning with Cattleman’s Grill Road House, until cooked through and lightly seared, about 15 minutes
Remove from the grill with a slotted spoon, leaving the beef fat behind.
Cook the onion, carrot, celery and peppers in the beef fat until softened, about 15 minutes. Add garlic, beans, beef stock and beer. Bring to a simmer, covered and cook until the beans are tender, about 90 minutes.
Return the beef to the dutch oven. Add beer and tomatoes. Cook to desired consistency. Keep covered and warm.
Move the griddle over the flame.
Mix the Johnny Cakes with a whisk. Spray the griddle with duck fat. Scoop out a quarter cup at a time onto the griddle and cook until browned on each side.
Serve the chili atop the Johnny Cakes, covered in grated cheese.

Recipe Note

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Recipe Highlights and Insights:

Johnny cakes have a rich history that dates back to the early Native American tribes in North America, who made a similar flatbread from ground corn, water, and salt. Early settlers in New England adopted this corn-based bread, finding it easy to make with locally available ingredients like cornmeal. Originally called "journey cakes" for their portability, the name evolved over time to "johnny cakes." They became a staple in colonial America, especially in regions where wheat flour was scarce, and the tradition spread throughout the southern United States and the Caribbean, where variations include adding sugar, milk, or even a bit of bacon fat. Today, johnny cakes remain a beloved dish across the Americas, celebrated for their simple ingredients, versatility, and deep cultural roots.