Get ready to embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Texas with our exploration of the ultimate recipe for Texas chili with all the fixins. This iconic dish is not just a meal; it is an experience that embodies the spirit of the Lone Star State. We will unravel the secrets behind creating an authentic Texas chili brimming with rich flavors, bold spices, and a smoky aroma that will transport you straight to a Texas barbecue. From selecting the perfect cuts of meat to mastering the art of slow-cooking, we'll guide you through every step of the process. And to elevate this chili to legendary status, we'll explore an array of delectable fixins that will turn your meal into a symphony of flavors. So, gather your ingredients, fire up the stove, and let's embark on this culinary adventure together.
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REAL TEXAS CHILI
This chili contains no onions, beans or tomatoes. It is even better the next day. Season to your tastes as it may be too spicy for you. You can also add pinto beans, sour cream and lime juice, if desired.
Provided by AICIRTAP
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Chili Without Beans Recipes
Time 2h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Saute the beef cubes in the oil for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and stir in the garlic.
- In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, cumin and flour. Sprinkle over the meat and stir until evenly coated. Crumble the oregano over the meat and pour in 1 1/2 cans of the broth.
- Add the salt and ground black pepper, stir together well, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and let simmer, partially covered for about 90 minutes. Pour in remaining broth and simmer 30 minutes more, until meat begins to fall apart. Cool, cover and refrigerate to allow the flavors to blend.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 489.3 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Cholesterol 114 mg, Fat 37 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 33.1 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Sodium 740.9 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
EASY TEXAS CHILI
This is a simple recipe for Texas chili I learned from my mother. I like my chili with a little fire to it, but you can adjust this recipe to your liking. This is a chili that only gets better the second day so don't worry about using a large pot and having more than your family can eat the first night because you can have it a couple of nights later. ENJOY. I know I do every time I make this chili.
Provided by Roger K
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Beef Chili Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook and stir the beef, onion, and bell pepper in a large pot over medium heat until the beef is brown and onion and pepper are tender, about 10 minutes. Drain grease from beef.
- Stir in beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, jalapenos (if using), chili powder, red pepper flakes, black pepper, salt, and garlic powder. Bring mixture to a slow boil; cover and reduce heat. Simmer chili at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally so that it does not stick. This chili can be simmered for several hours; the longer you simmer, the more flavor you will get.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.3 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 27.4 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 11.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 605.3 mg, Sugar 4.7 g
TEXAS CHILI WITH ALL THE FIXIN'S
A great chili with a lot of depth to the flavours thanks to the chipoltle chilies. This is a nice mix of spice, sweet and smokey that works well for the whole family. I found this recipe in the Bride & Groom First and Forever Cookbook. I suggest you make it as stated in the recipe the first time before tweaking including all the fixin's, you won't be dissapointed! The chili itself isn't spicy its the Jalapenos you add on so the heat can be adjusted per bowl. Enjoy!
Provided by CakenCoffee
Categories Meat
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large 8-quart-heavy bottomed stockpot over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 7-10 minutes.
- Add in the chili powder, paprika, cumin, and oregano and stir until the spices are well combined.
- Add in the ground beef, sausage and 1 teaspoon of the salt. Increase heat to medium-high and cook the meat, stirring frequently, until cooked through, 8-10 minutes.
- Stir in remaining ingredients. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour. Adjust the seasonings with more salt or chipoltle chiles if necessary. Serve with any or all of the suggested fixin's.
- Fixin's: Grated Sharp Cheddar, Chopped Green Onion, Sour Cream, Crumbled Corn Chips, Red Pepper Flakes, Chopped Jalapeno Chiles.
- Note: You can find canned chipoltle chiles in adobo sauce (smoked jalapenos in a thick red sauce) in supermarkets and Latino specialty markets.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.1, Fat 24.2, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 69.2, Sodium 1696.7, Carbohydrate 27.9, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 7.3, Protein 28.8
TEXAS STYLE CHILI
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 2h55m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- In a large heavy pot (such as a cast iron Dutch oven), heat the fat or oil over high heat. Add the meat and sear, stirring, until no longer pink. Lower the heat to medium-high. Add the onions, jalapenos, garlic, chiles, and chili powder, and cook, stirring constantly, until the onions are wilted and start to color, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper, and cook until fragrant, about 20 seconds. Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the beer and tequila and cook, stirring, to deglaze the pan. Add the chipotles and adobo sauce and 4 cups of the stock, stir well, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer partially covered, stirring occasionally, until the meat is very tender, 2 to 3 hours, adding the remaining cup of stock as needed if the chili becomes too dry or thick. When the meat is tender and the chili is ready, add the masa harina 1 teaspoon at a time to thicken to desired consistency, stirring well and cooking after the addition of each before adding more.
- Remove from the heat and correct the seasoning, to taste. Skim any fat from the surface.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish each with cilantro, chopped onions, and a dollop of sour cream. Serve with hot cornbread.
TEXAS CHILI
Provided by Guy Fieri
Categories main-dish
Time 3h30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 76
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.
AWARD WINNING TEXAS CHILI
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
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.
DADDY'S 'IF THEY'DA HAD THIS AT THE ALAMO WE WOULD'HA WON!' TEXAS CHILI
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
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
NINA'S TEXAS CHILI
This is the best chili you will ever have! It's not your ordinary chili with chopped meat! I make this and let it cook in a slow cooker. It's great for parties or cold winter nights.
Provided by Nina
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Beef Chili Recipes
Time 2h45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat; cook the steak, sausage, onion, green pepper, red, pepper, yellow pepper, and garlic in the pot until the onions and peppers are soft, about 5 minutes. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken bouillon, honey, and kidney beans; bring to a boil. One at a time, stir in the cayenne pepper, chili powder, oregano, black pepper, salt, and sugar. Sprinkle the Cheddar cheese into the chili in small batches and stir to melt. Reduce heat to low and slow cook about 2 hours. Thicken by stirring the masa through the chili, and simmering for 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 674.9 calories, Carbohydrate 37.6 g, Cholesterol 141.7 mg, Fat 37 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 48.3 g, SaturatedFat 14.3 g, Sodium 1694.9 mg, Sugar 22.8 g
GERMAN TEXAS CHILI
Fred is German and I am Texan! This creation is a blend of the two! Have a different ethnic background? You can easily add spices and other ingredients to make it your own, although, we have to say - it's quite good the way it is. This can easily be prepared the day before or put into the freezer for later use. Serve over baked potato or corn chips with 'fixins' such as sour cream, grated cheese, onions, etc. For a richer flavor, you are able to make this dish the night before and keep in refrigerator until the next day. Enjoy!
Provided by Chefs Ginny & Fred Bergmann
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Turkey Chili Recipes
Time 6h45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a very large skillet over medium heat, and cook the onions and chipotle peppers until the onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Place the hot sausage and turkey into the skillet and cook until brown, chopping the meat up with a spoon into crumbles as it cooks, 10 to 15 more minutes. Spoon the meat mixture into a large slow cooker, leaving excess grease behind in the skillet. Stir the crushed tomatoes, Italian-style diced tomatoes, beer, garlic powder, kosher salt, black pepper, cumin, chili powder, paprika, and brown sugar into the meat mixture until thoroughly combined.
- Tie the cinnamon sticks and cloves into a piece of cheesecloth, and drop the bundle into the slow cooker. Set the cooker to Low, and cook 6 to 8 hours. Remove the cheesecloth spice bundle before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.5 calories, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 91.5 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 28.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 956.3 mg, Sugar 8.2 g
TEXAS CHILI - BRIDE & GROOM COOKBOOK
Make and share this Texas Chili - Bride & Groom Cookbook recipe from Food.com.
Provided by amyasteele
Categories Meat
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the vegetable oil in an 8-quart heavy-bottomed stockpot over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook, stirring occassionally, until tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Add chili powder, and oregano and stir until the spices are well combined. Add the ground beef, sausage and 1 teaspoon of the kosher salt. Increase the heat to medium-high and cook the meat, stirring frequently, until cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Stir remaining ingredients. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring occassionally, for 1 hour. Adjust the seasonings with more kosher salt if necessary. Serve with any or all the suggested fixin's.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 464, Fat 27, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 70.9, Sodium 1581, Carbohydrate 29.9, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 2.9, Protein 28.3
TRUE TEXAS CHILI
Provided by Stanley Lobel
Categories Beef Pepper Vegetable Sauté Super Bowl Dinner Meat Ground Beef Fall Winter Tailgating Family Reunion Poker/Game Night Chile Pepper Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. Place the chiles in a straight-sided large skillet over medium-low heat and gently toast the chiles until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Don't let them burn or they'll turn bitter. Place the chiles in a bowl and cover them with very hot water and soak until soft, 15 to 45 minutes, turning once or twice.
- 2. Drain the chiles; split them and remove stems and seeds (a brief rinse helps remove seeds, but don't wash away the flesh). Place the chiles in the bowl of a blender and add the cumin, black pepper, 1 tablespoon salt and 1/4 cup water. Purée the mixture, adding more water as needed (and occasionally scraping down the sides of the blender jar), until a smooth, slightly fluid paste forms (you want to eliminate all but the tiniest bits of skin.) Set the chile paste aside.
- 3. Return skillet to medium-high heat and melt 2 tablespoons of the lard. When it begins to smoke, swirl skillet to coat and add half of the beef. Lightly brown on at least two sides, about 3 minutes per side, reducing the heat if the meat threatens to burn. Transfer to a bowl and repeat with 2 more tablespoons of lard and the remaining beef. Reserve.
- 4. Let the skillet cool slightly, and place it over medium-low heat. Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of lard in the skillet; add the onion and garlic and cook gently for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the stock, the remaining 2 cups water and gradually whisk in the masa harina to avoid lumps. Stir in the reserved chile paste, scraping the bottom of the skillet with a spatula to loosen any browned bits. Add the reserved beef (and any juices in the bowl) and bring to a simmer over high heat. Reduce heat to maintain the barest possible simmer (just a few bubbles breaking the surface) and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is tender but still somewhat firm and 1 1/2 to 2 cups of thickened but still liquid sauce surrounds the cubes of meat, about 2 hours.
- 5. Stir in the brown sugar and vinegar thoroughly and add more salt to taste; gently simmer 10 minutes more. At this point, it may look like there is excess sauce. Turn off the heat and let the chili stand for at least 30 minutes, during which time the meat will absorb about half of the remaining sauce in the skillet, leaving the meat bathed in a thick, somewhat fluid sauce. Stir in additional broth or water if the mixture seems too dry. If the mixture seems a bit loose and wet, allow it to simmer a bit more (sometimes we like to partially crush the cubes of beef with the back of a spoon to let them absorb more sauce). Adjust the balance of flavors with a bit of additional salt, sugar, or vinegar, if you like.
- 6. Reheat gently and serve in individual bowls with a dollop of sour cream on top and a lime wedge on the side.
TRULY TEXAN CHILI
I am a native Texan, and this is the best chili recipe I've ever tasted-it's meaty and spicy. I'd make this whenever I was "homesick" during the years we spent away from Texas due to my husband's military career. -Betty Brown, San Antonio, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h55m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook beef and garlic over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Combine the flour, chili powder, oregano and cumin; sprinkle over meat, stirring until evenly coated. Add the broth, beans if desired, salt and pepper. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours to allow flavors to blend, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with cheese, tortilla chips, sour cream and/or lime wedges if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 21g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 872mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 32g protein.
TEXAS CHILI
This is the chili I serve at my annual chili dinner. It's direct from "The Frugal Gourmet Cooks American." You'll probably want to cut back on the jalapenos, especially the first time you make the recipe. The author insists that "genuine" Texas chili is made without beans but you can add a can of kidney beans if you like.
Provided by tgobbi
Categories Meat
Time 2h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Toast the cumin seeds for 10 minutes at 375º and set aside.
- (I use my toaster oven for this step).
- In a 6 quart kettle saute the bacon until clear.
- Add meat, onions, garlic& jalapenos; cook& stir on high heat until browned.
- When meat is brown and onions are clear add the rest of the ingredients, mashing up the tomatoes by hand.
- Simmer 1 hour.
- Correct seasonings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 821.8, Fat 59.4, SaturatedFat 22.6, Cholesterol 175.8, Sodium 1624.6, Carbohydrate 24, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 10.2, Protein 49.3
Tips:
- Use a variety of meats. This will give your chili a more complex flavor. Ground beef is a classic choice, but you can also use venison, bison, or lamb. If you're using a leaner meat, add some ground pork or sausage to help keep it moist.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices. Chili is a great dish to experiment with different flavors. You can add chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. You can also add a bit of cinnamon or nutmeg for a unique flavor.
- Let the chili simmer for a long time. This will help the flavors to meld together and develop. The longer you simmer the chili, the better it will taste. Aim for at least 2 hours, or even longer if you have the time.
- Serve the chili with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include shredded cheese, sour cream, diced onions, and chopped cilantro. You can also serve the chili with cornbread or crackers.
Conclusion:
Texas chili is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's perfect for a cold winter day or a summer cookout. With its bold flavors and hearty ingredients, Texas chili is sure to become a favorite in your household.
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