Best 6 Award Winning Texas Chili Esquire Recipes

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Welcome to the realm of culinary excellence, where flavors dance and taste buds rejoice! In this article, we embark on a journey to discover the secrets behind the most celebrated "Award-Winning Texas Chili Esquire." Get ready to tantalize your palate with a symphony of bold spices, tender meats, and a rich, velvety texture that will leave you craving for more. Whether you're a seasoned chili aficionado or a novice cook seeking to impress your friends and family, this guide will provide you with the essential knowledge and tips to craft a chili that will surely garner accolades and leave a lasting impression on all who savor it.

Let's cook with our recipes!

HOW TO MAKE AWARD-WINNING TEXAS CHILI



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Debbie Ashman, winner of the Terlingua International Chili Championship, has a 22-pound jalapeño statue that proves her chili is the world's best.

Categories     best chili recipe     top chili recipe     easy chili recipe     award winning chili

Time 2m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 26

2 lb. coarsely ground beef
8 oz. "El Pato" tomato sauce
15 oz. beef broth
Dump 1
1 tbsp. onion powder
2 tsp. garlic powder
2 tsp. beef crystals
1 tsp. chicken crystals
1 tbsp. Pacific Beauty paprika
1 tbsp. Mexene chili powder*
1/2 tsp. cayenne
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 package Sazon Goya
Dump 2
1 tbsp. Mexene chili powder
1 tbsp. Hatch mild chili powder
2 tbsp. Cowtown light chili powder
1 tbsp. Mild Bills dark chili powder
1 tsp. cumin
1/4 tsp. white pepper
Dump 3
1 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. garlic salt
1/4 tsp. cayenne
3/4 tbsp. Cowtown light chili powder
1 tbsp. cumin

Steps:

  • Separately mix the spices for each dump.
  • Gray the meat and drain grease.
  • Slow boil meat in beef broth and 1 equal can of distilled water.
  • Add Dump 1 and medium boil for 60 minutes.
  • Add Dump 2 and medium boil for 45 minutes.
  • Add Dump 3 and medium boil for 15 minutes. In last five minutes taste for heat-adjust as required.

TEXAS CHILI



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 76

2 ancho chiles
2 dried chiles de arbol
2 dried guajillo chiles
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, diced
1 large red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and diced
2 Fresno chiles, stemmed, seeded and minced
2 Anaheim peppers, stemmed, seeded and diced
2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 pounds coarse ground beef
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
8 cups low-sodium beef stock
One 12-ounce bottle beer, amber preferred
Pinch paprika
3 tablespoons masa harina
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 to 1 1/2 cups Cheddar-Beer Cheese Sauce, recipe follows
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions
1/2 cup minced red onion
1 cup broken salted crackers
2 ancho chiles
2 dried chiles de arbol
2 dried guajillo chiles
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, diced
1 large red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and diced
2 Fresno chiles, stemmed, seeded and minced
2 Anaheim peppers, stemmed, seeded and diced
2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 pounds coarse ground beef
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
8 cups low-sodium beef stock
One 12-ounce bottle beer, amber preferred
Pinch paprika
3 tablespoons masa harina
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 to 1 1/2 cups Cheddar-Beer Cheese Sauce, recipe follows
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions
1/2 cup minced red onion
1 cup broken salted crackers
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup half-and-half
One 12-ounce bottle beer, amber preferred
2 cups grated sharp Cheddar
1 cup cream cheese
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon paprika
Pinch cayenne
5 to 6 turns fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup half-and-half
One 12-ounce bottle beer, amber preferred
2 cups grated sharp Cheddar
1 cup cream cheese
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon paprika
Pinch cayenne
5 to 6 turns fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Remove the stems and some of the seeds from the ancho, arbol and guajillo chiles; then tear the chiles into large pieces. In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, toast the chiles until they start to change color, about 2 minutes. Add 1 cup hot water to just cover the chiles; turn off the heat, cover the pan, and let steam for 15 minutes. Transfer the chiles and liquid to a blender and puree until smooth. Pour into a bowl and set aside.
  • In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add the olive oil, onions, peppers, Fresno chiles and Anaheim peppers. Cook until the onions are translucent, 6 to 7 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside on a baking sheet or in a bowl.
  • Sprinkle the beef chuck and ground beef with salt and pepper, then add to the Dutch oven. Cook until well browned, 7 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic, cumin, oregano, cayenne and cinnamon; saute until fragrant, about 2 more minutes. Add the sauteed vegetables, beef stock and the chile puree, stirring to combine. Bring to a boil and reduce to a very low simmer. Simmer until the beef is very tender and the liquid has reduced, about 2 hours. Stir in the beer and paprika, then add the masa harina to tighten sauce. Stir over low heat for 10 to 12 minutes, breaking up some of the beef so it gets worked into the sauce slightly. Add salt and pepper to taste. Remove from the heat, cover and keep warm.
  • Serve generous portions of chili in bowls, drizzled with Cheddar Beer Cheese Sauce and garnished with sour cream, scallions, red onion and crackers.
  • Remove the stems and some of the seeds from the ancho, arbol and guajillo chiles; then tear the chiles into large pieces. In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, toast the chiles until they start to change color, about 2 minutes. Add 1 cup hot water to just cover the chiles; turn off the heat, cover the pan, and let steam for 15 minutes. Transfer the chiles and liquid to a blender and puree until smooth. Pour into a bowl and set aside.
  • In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add the olive oil, onions, peppers, Fresno chiles and Anaheim peppers. Cook until the onions are translucent, 6 to 7 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside on a baking sheet or in a bowl.
  • Sprinkle the beef chuck and ground beef with salt and pepper, then add to the Dutch oven. Cook until well browned, 7 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic, cumin, oregano, cayenne and cinnamon; saute until fragrant, about 2 more minutes. Add the sauteed vegetables, beef stock and the chile puree, stirring to combine. Bring to a boil and reduce to a very low simmer. Simmer until the beef is very tender and the liquid has reduced, about 2 hours. Stir in the beer and paprika, then add the masa harina to tighten sauce. Stir over low heat for 10 to 12 minutes, breaking up some of the beef so it gets worked into the sauce slightly. Add salt and pepper to taste. Remove from the heat, cover and keep warm.
  • Serve generous portions of chili in bowls, drizzled with Cheddar Beer Cheese Sauce and garnished with sour cream, scallions, red onion and crackers.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the butter and flour and mix together to make a roux. Cook until nutty and fragrant but still light in color, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour in the beer and half-and-half, whisking to create a smooth, thick sauce. Add the Cheddar, cream cheese, Worcestershire, salt, dry mustard, paprika, cayenne and pepper. Cook over low heat, while continuing to whisk, for 7 to 8 minutes. Remove from the heat, cover, and keep warm until ready to serve.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the butter and flour and mix together to make a roux. Cook until nutty and fragrant but still light in color, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour in the beer and half-and-half, whisking to create a smooth, thick sauce. Add the Cheddar, cream cheese, Worcestershire, salt, dry mustard, paprika, cayenne and pepper. Cook over low heat, while continuing to whisk, for 7 to 8 minutes. Remove from the heat, cover, and keep warm until ready to serve.

DADDY'S 'IF THEY'DA HAD THIS AT THE ALAMO WE WOULD'HA WON!' TEXAS CHILI



Daddy's 'If They'da had This at the Alamo we would'ha WON!' Texas Chili image

My Daddy, 'born and bred' in Texas, came up with this recipe and the name for it. It took some convincing, but I got him to allow me to share the recipe. We love it and hope you do to. Enjoy!!

Provided by KIKI810

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Chili Without Beans Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons bacon drippings
2 large onions, chopped
8 pounds beef stew meat, or coarse ground chili beef
5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
4 tablespoons ground red chile pepper
4 tablespoons mild chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
¼ cup sweet Hungarian paprika
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
3 (10 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
3 cups water
2 tablespoons salt
¼ cup dried parsley
1 fresh jalapeno peppers
1 cup masa harina flour

Steps:

  • Melt the bacon drippings in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until they are translucent.
  • Combine the beef with the garlic, ground chile, chili powder and cumin. Add this meat-and-spices to the onions in the pot. Break up any meat that sticks together as you cook, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes, until meat is evenly browned (very browned, not just gray). Sprinkle in Hungarian paprika and oregano.
  • Pour in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, salt, parsley and jalapeno. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour. NOTE: True Texans DO NOT add beans to their chili, but my husband loves them, so this is the point where you can add as many cans of drained and rinsed pinto beans as you wish (I add 2 cans, but shhhhhh don't tell my Daddy!!!).
  • During cooking you may squeeze the jalapeno as it softens against the sides of the pot to release more heat if desired.
  • Mix in the masa harina, and cook while stirring for 30 minutes longer, or until desired consistency is achieved. Taste and adjust seasonings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Cholesterol 121.6 mg, Fat 35.8 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 35.3 g, SaturatedFat 14.3 g, Sodium 1105.8 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

AWARD WINNING TEXAS CHILI



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This is some of the best chili in the world! I developed this chili recipe while cooking on the CASI chili circuit and won numerous awards with it! If you can not find the Sazon Goya just omit it. I do not add any "Floaters" (Beans, Onions, Peppers,...) but you may if you would like to. The recipe is cooked by using dumps...this is important not to overpower one spice over the other. I usually premix each dump during preparation and put in bowls or plastic storage bags and label accordingly. Enjoy!

Provided by srooc1

Categories     Meat

Time 2h

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 1/2 lbs ground sirloin
1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
0.5 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (8 ounce) can Hunts tomato sauce
2 teaspoons granulated onion
3/4 teaspoon cayenne
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
2 tablespoons Gebhardt® Chili powder
5 tablespoons dark chili powder
3 teaspoons ground cumin
2 1/4 teaspoons granulated garlic
1 1/4 ounces sazon goya, 1 packet
1/4 teaspoon brown sugar

Steps:

  • Brown ground sirloin and drain.
  • Add beef and chicken broth and tomato sauce to meat and bring to a boil.
  • Add first spices 2 tsp granulated onion,1/2 tsp cayenne, 2 tsp Wylers beef granules, 1/4 tsp salt, 2 tsp Wylers chicken granules, 1 tbsp light chili powder, 2 tbsp dark chili powder.
  • Cover and cook 1 hour.
  • After 1 hour add:2 tsp ground cumin, 2 tsp granulated garlic, 2 tbsp dark chili powder, 1 tbsp light chili powder, 1 packet sazon goya (found on Mexican food aisle).
  • Adjust liquid with remainder of chicken broth, if necessary.
  • Cover and cook 30 minutes
  • After 2nd spice dump and 30 minutes add:1 tbsp dark chili powder, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/4 tsp granulated garlic, 1/4 tsp cayenne, 1/4 tsp brown sugar.
  • Reduce heat to a slow boil.
  • Cook 10 minutes.
  • Adjust salt, cayenne, and light chili powder to taste.

AWARD-WINNING TEXAS CHILI



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Make and share this Award-Winning Texas Chili recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Millereg

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 55m

Yield 1 large pot of chili

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb very coarsely ground venison or 1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic
salt and pepper
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
4 tablespoons chili powder
32 ounces water

Steps:

  • Brown the first 4 ingredients in heavy cooking pot.
  • Add the last three ingredients and then heat to a hard fast boil.
  • Turn down and simmer for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 918.5, Fat 38, SaturatedFat 16.2, Cholesterol 363.2, Sodium 1862.6, Carbohydrate 42.3, Fiber 14.8, Sugar 14.9, Protein 106.6

AWARD-WINNING TEXAS CHILI (ESQUIRE)



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Number Of Ingredients 18

2 pounds coarsely ground meat
8 ounces tomato sauce
15 ounces beef broth (can)
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons hot chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin

Steps:

  • Gray the meat and drain grease
  • Slow boil meat in beef broth and 1 equal can of distilled water
  • Add dump 1 and medium boil for 60 minutes.
  • Add dump 2 and medium boil for 45 minutes
  • Add dump 3 and medium boil for 15 minutes

Tips:

  • Choose the right meat: Beef chuck roast is the traditional choice for Texas chili, but you can also use beef stew meat, brisket, or even ground beef. If you're using ground beef, be sure to brown it well before adding it to the chili.
  • Use a variety of chili peppers: The key to a great Texas chili is using a variety of chili peppers. This will give your chili a complex flavor and heat. Some good choices include ancho chili peppers, guajillo chili peppers, and cayenne pepper.
  • Don't skimp on the spices: Texas chili is all about the spices. Be sure to use a generous amount of chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder. You can also add other spices to taste, such as oregano, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
  • Simmer the chili for a long time: The longer you simmer the chili, the better the flavors will develop. Aim to simmer the chili for at least 2 hours, but you can simmer it for up to 4 hours if you have the time.
  • Serve the chili with your favorite toppings: Texas chili is traditionally served with a dollop of sour cream, shredded cheese, and chopped onions. You can also serve it with other toppings, such as avocado, cilantro, or jalapeños.

Conclusion:

Texas chili is a hearty, flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold day. With its combination of beef, chili peppers, and spices, Texas chili is sure to warm you up from the inside out. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, give Texas chili a try. You won't be disappointed.

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