Chili (Real Texas Chili) Recipe #123316
There are many cities that claim to be the birthplace of chili, but it was born on the cattle trails of Texas. This will be a big surprise for a lot of you, but real Texas chili does NOT have beans or chunks of tomato. I say that to say this; If you want to experience what early cowboys of Texas experienced then follow this recipe. Oh yeah, don't freak out by the amount of chili powder. If you like your chili hot and spicy leave as is, if you like it spicy omit the cayenne.
by Wing-Man
1½ hours | 20 min prep
SERVES 8 -10
- 1 lb lean beef
- 1 lb breakfast sausage (NOT links)
- 6 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 large white onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves
- 3/4 teaspoon Mexican oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 tablespoons masa harina flour or cornmeal
- 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 16 ounces water
- 1/2 cup warm water
- The sausage used for this recipe is pork country style like Jimmy Dean or Owens roll etcetera.
- Brown meat together in a large 12 inch skillet and drain well. For even lower fat rinse meat with hot water, drain and place back in skillet.
- Stir in tomato sauce and 16 ounces of water.
- Add all ingredients except cayenne pepper and masa.
- Simmer 30 minutes.
- Add cayenne pepper (you can always add more later).
- Mix masa and ½ cup warm water. Add to chili and stir well.
- Simmer 20 minutes. You can simmer for hours if you want, just stir every 30 minutes.
- Chow down.
- This is great by itself or to make nachos, top cheese enchiladas, frito pie, quite good rolled in a flour tortilla with cheddar etc -- .
|
© 2009 Recipezaar. All Rights Reserved. http://www.recipezaar.com |
|
Share your experience with others, and post your comments on the recipe. Type 123316 in the Search box at the top of Recipezaar, to get back to this recipe easily. Recipe Notes & Rating:
|
5 stars