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.

• 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