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Texas Chili

Texas Chili Recipe
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Warm up your gatherings with this hearty Texas Chili Recipe, a comforting dish that embodies the spirit of Texan cuisine. This no-bean chili is rich and meaty, featuring a blend of dried peppers and tender beef that creates an explosion of flavor in every bite. Perfect for chilly evenings or game day celebrations, this chili is easy to prepare and even better the next day, making it ideal for meal prep. Gather around the table with family and friends to enjoy this delightful dish, topped with your favorite fixings.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ancho peppers
  • 3 pasilla peppers
  • 3 New Mexican dried peppers
  • 2.5 pounds beef chuck (cut into bite-sized cubes)
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium white onion (chopped)
  • 3 jalapeno peppers (chopped)
  • 2 serrano peppers (chopped – optional for extra heat)
  • 4 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 2 cups beef stock (or dark beef broth)
  • 2.5 cups water (+ more as needed)
  • 2 tablespoons masa harina (corn flour) – for thickening if desired
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Toast dried peppers in a dry pan for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Cool, then remove stems and seeds.
  2. Soak toasted peppers in hot water for about 20 minutes until soft.
  3. Blend soaked peppers with soaking water and a pinch of salt until smooth.
  4. Season cubed beef with cumin, salt, and pepper.
  5. Heat olive oil in a large pot; sear seasoned beef for about 6-7 minutes until browned.
  6. Remove beef; sauté onion and jalapeños for about 5 minutes.
  7. Stir in garlic; cook for another minute.
  8. Return beef to pot; add chili paste and stir well.
  9. Incorporate beef stock, brown sugar, and masa harina (if using). Bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer for about two hours.
  10. Adjust thickness as needed with additional water; serve with desired toppings.

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