Real Texas Chili
My Texas Chili recipe is slow-cooked over low heat until tender and spicy hot, Texas Chili history goes way back and is actually a classic chuck wagon meal meant for hungry cowboys.
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Servings: 8
Calories: 487kcal
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 Pounds Ground Beef
- 1/4 Pound Bacon Smoked, 1/2-inch dice
- 3 Jalapeños Seeded and diced
- 2 Cups Onions Large dice
- 2 Tablespoons Garlic Crushed and chopped
- 1 14-ounce Can Tomatoes
- 1/2 Cup Ancho Chili Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- 1 1/2 Teaspoons Smoked Paprika
- 2 1/2 Teaspoons Ground Cumin
- 1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 2 Teaspoons Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- 2 12-Ounce Bottles Dark Beer or Substitute Beef Broth
Instructions
- Fry the bacon until crispy, remove and set aside the bacon, save the fat
- Sauté onions, jalapenos, and garlic until soft, remove set aside with the bacon
- Brown the beef. Then add the tomato paste and cook the paste briefly
- Return onions, peppers, garlic, and bacon to the pot and stir to combine. Add the beers or broth, plus 1-pint of water. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low.
- Add the chili powder, salt, and cayenne pepper. Simmer on low with a lid slightly ajar for approximately 3-hours. Occasionally, skim the fat from the surface, when finished cooking, all the fat should be removed
- About 30 minutes before serving, add the ground cumin and paprika
Nutrition Facts
Real Texas Chili
Amount Per Serving
Calories 487
Calories from Fat 324
% Daily Value*
Fat 36g55%
Saturated Fat 13g81%
Cholesterol 110mg37%
Sodium 1020mg44%
Potassium 808mg23%
Carbohydrates 13g4%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 29g58%
Vitamin A 4812IU96%
Vitamin C 10mg12%
Calcium 97mg10%
Iron 6mg33%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.