Texas Chili

Texas Chili is a type of chili that is made with no vegetables other than peppers. It is a popular culinary staple of the state of Texas. Texas Chili is also a more spicy chili due to the addition of hot peppers and spices.

Fast Facts

1. Beans may be added
2. Beef or venison are commonly used
3. Add more pepper pods to increase heat (4 pods per pound of meat)
4. Garnished with sour cream
5. Cornbread is a popular side dish

Texas Chili Ingredients

• 1/4 cup rendered bacon grease or vegetable oil
• 3 pound tri-tip or boneless sirloin or chuck roast in cubes
• 1 large white onion, chopped
• 3 large jalapeno or serrano peppers
• 5 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
• 5 New Mexican green or red chiles, roasted, stemmed, seeded and chopped
• 6 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons Mexican oregano
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
• 1 (12-ounce) bottle Lone Star or Shiner Bock beer
• 2 ounces tequila
• 3 chipotle chiles in adobo, chopped
• 4 to 5 cups beef stock
• 1/4 cup to 6 tablespooons masa harina
• Chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• Finely chopped white onions

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