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Texas Chili

Texas Chili

Texas Bowl of Red. Real Authentic Texas Chili Does Not Have Beans If you’re debating whether to put beans in your chili, “You might not be from Texas.” Texans take full credit for our...
5 from 33 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 1185 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs chuck roast chili grind
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 4-6 tbsp New Mexico Chili Powder to taste
  • 2-3 tbsp ground cumin (cumino) to taste
  • 1 tbsp smokey paprika
  • 2 tbsp masa harina
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ¼ - ½ tsp cayenne or more to taste (optional)
  • ½ tsp Mexican oregano optional
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cups water or beef broth

Instructions
 

  • Brown your meat until nearly done over medium heat on stove top in a Dutch oven.
  • In a small bowl add your spices, salt and masa mixing thoroughly to incorporate completely.
  • Reduce heat to medium low and incorporate spice mixture throughout meat mixing constantly.
  • Add apple cider vinegar and water or beef broth to meat mixture.
  • Stir over low medium heat until all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated with the liquid.
  • Continue to cook on lower medium heat stirring occasionally until you see the liquid reducing.
  • Reduce heat to a simmer so as not to burn and cook for an additional 1 1/2 - 2 hours stirring intermittently until liquid is reduced.
  • If needed increase heat towards end of cooking to reduce liquid to desired consistency stirring constantly.
  • Serve immediately with toppings of your choice.

Notes

Make our Award-winning Texas Chili Recipe (no beans) at home for an authentic taste of Texas. True Texas Chili Recipe  - "Bowl o' Red" best in Texas!
Toppings are optional. Recommended toppings: shredded cheddar, sour cream, chopped green onion. Serve with a side of stone ground cornbread and tossed salad.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 1185kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 65gFat: 70gCholesterol: 234mgSodium: 645mgPotassium: 1094mgFiber: 3gSugar: -137gCalcium: 67mgIron: 8mg
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