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Texas Chili

Texas Chili Recipe
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This Texas chili recipe is the ultimate comfort food, bursting with rich flavors and hearty ingredients. Perfect for game days or cozy family dinners, this authentic Texan dish uses no beans, focusing instead on tender beef and a blend of aromatic spices that create a depth of flavor like no other. With its customizable heat level and easy preparation steps, you can enjoy a warm bowl of chili that satisfies every palate. Whether you serve it solo or topped with cheese and sour cream, this Texas chili is sure to become a favorite in your household.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ancho peppers
  • 3 pasilla peppers
  • 3 New Mexican dried peppers
  • 2.5 pounds beef chuck (cut into cubes)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium white onion (chopped)
  • 3 jalapeno peppers (chopped)
  • 2 cups beef stock
  • 2 tablespoons masa harina (optional for thickening)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2.5 cups water (+ more as needed)
  • 4 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 2 serrano peppers (chopped – optional for extra heat)

Instructions

  1. Toast dried peppers in a dry pan for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove stems and seeds, then soak in hot water for 20 minutes.
  2. Blend soaked peppers with some soaking water until smooth.
  3. Season the cubed beef with cumin, salt, and pepper.
  4. In a large pot, heat olive oil and sear the beef on all sides for about 6-7 minutes; set aside.
  5. Sauté chopped onions and jalapenos in the same pot until soft, then add garlic.
  6. Return beef to the pot, add chili paste, broth, water, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and masa harina; bring to a boil.
  7. Reduce heat and simmer for about 2 hours until the beef is tender.

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