Celebrating with Texas Chili because today is Texas Independence Day! The official Declaration of Independence was signed on March 2, 1836 at Washington-on-the-Brazos.
Texas Chili is one of the iconic Texas foods.
My favorite kitchen equipment to make Texas Chili:
- Safety gloves purchased from Central Market.
- Mandoline purchased from Sur La Table.
Texas Chili
Best Chili in Texas!
Ingredients
- 2 T. Butter
- 2 T. Olive Oil
- 1 Large Onion, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 3 T. Chili Powder
- 2 T. Smoked Paprika
- 2 tsp. Cumin
- 1 tsp. Oregano
- 1 28 oz. can Crushed and peeled tomatoes
- 1 6 oz. can Tomato Paste
- 28 oz. Water (or same amount as your crushed tomato can.)
- 2 1/2 - 3 lbs. Ground beef, cooked
- 1 tsp. Salt
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
- 1 Fresh jalapeno, seeded and chopped
- 1/3 Cup Masa Harina flour
Instructions
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Over medium heat, saute the onion in 2 T. butter and 2 T. olive oil for 6 to 8 minutes, do not brown. Then add 2 minced garlic and cook an additional 30 seconds.
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Measure the chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano in a bowl. Add to the onion mixture and saute for 1-2 minutes.
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Add in the can of crushed tomatoes and tomato paste along with water, mixing.
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Add the cooked ground beef, salt, pepper and jalapeno. Cook for 45 minutes.
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Add masa harina flour to thicken the mixture. Cook an additional 20 minutes.
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Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary and serve. Yeehaw!
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Real chili is Texas chili! Your recipe sounds great and I will be using it next time I make chili. Thanks!
Cathy, Thanks so much for visiting My Texas Kitchen!. I love hearing from you and hope you enjoy making some Texas Chili!