Texas chili
Chili is a spicy stew-like dish that originated in the state of Texas. The dish is traditionally made with beef, beans, and chili peppers, and is often served with cheese, sour cream, and chopped onions on top.
The history of chili recipes in Texas is a long and storied one, dating back to the early days of the state’s history. The first known recipe for chili was published in 1828 by Mrs. John G. Taylor in her book The Lady’s Companion, which was a popular cookbook of the time. This early recipe for chili called for beef, suet, onions, chili peppers, and salt, and was meant to be served with boiled rice.
In the years that followed, various other recipes for chili began to surface, all with their own unique twists and ingredients. Some recipes called for the addition of tomatoes, while others included chocolate or cinnamon. As the dish began to gain in popularity, so did the number of different ways in which it could be made.
Advice
When making Texas chili, start by gathering the essential ingredients such as ground beef, chili powder, garlic, onion, tomatoes, and beans. Before cooking, it's important to chop the onion and garlic into small pieces so that they blend into the chili. After that, brown the ground beef in a large pot, stirring and breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Once the beef is browned, add the chili powder, onion, garlic and other seasonings. Stir in the diced tomatoes and beans. Allow the chili to simmer for about an hour, stirring occasionally. If desired, add a pinch of sugar to balance out the heat. Serve the chili with tortilla chips and shredded cheese. Enjoy!
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Recipes
Texas Chili
- serrano
- ground bison
- chile sauce
- cocoa powder
- tomato paste
- cayenne pepper
- salt
- beer
- tomato
- cannellini
- onion
- cumin
- coriander
- coffee
- brown sugar
- olive oil
- kidney bean
Authentic Texas Chili From a Texan
- coffee
- cocoa powder
- dark brown sugar
- cumin
- cayenne pepper
- coriander
- mexican oregano
- salt
- arbol chile
- allspice
- cinnamon
- clove
- adobo sauce
- apple cider vinegar
- olive oil
- smoked paprika
- jalapeño
- onion
- beef
- chipotle
- beef stock
- garlic
- guajillo chile
Texas Chili Recipe
- water
- oregano
- smoked paprika
- amber ale beer
- tomato
- better than bouillon beef flavor
- onion
- ground beef
- garlic
- cumin
- masa
- black pepper
- salt
- bay leaf
- chili powder
- tomato paste
- cheddar cheese
- jalapeño
- onion
- sour cream
- vegetable oil
One-Hour Texas Chili
- onion
- frito
- cheddar cheese
- pepper
- pickled jalapeño
- salt
- sour cream
- cumin
- oregano
- onion
- cinnamon
- clove
- ground beef
- lime juice
- vegetable oil
- masa harina
- chipotle
- garlic
- pequin chile
- ancho chile
Seven-chile Texas chili
- coffee
- cumin
- coriander
- beer
- onion
- allspice
- cayenne pepper
- cinnamon
- clove
- mexican hot chocolate tablet
- masa harina
- water
- chipotle
- costeño
- guajillo
- pasilla
- chuck roast
- chiles de arbol
- bacon
- ancho
- garlic
- salt
Seven-chile Texas chili
- coffee
- cumin
- coriander
- beer
- onion
- allspice
- cayenne pepper
- cinnamon
- clove
- mexican hot chocolate tablet
- masa harina
- water
- chipotle
- costeño
- guajillo
- pasilla
- chuck roast
- chiles de arbol
- bacon
- ancho
- garlic
- salt
Seven-chile Texas chili
- coffee
- cumin
- coriander
- beer
- onion
- allspice
- cayenne pepper
- cinnamon
- clove
- mexican hot chocolate tablet
- masa harina
- water
- chipotle
- costeño
- guajillo
- pasilla
- chuck roast
- chiles de arbol
- bacon
- ancho
- garlic
- salt
Texas Chili
- apple cider vinegar
- brown sugar
- salt
- onion
- cumin
- pepper
- all purpose flour
- cilantro
- pasilla chile
- garlic
- beef
- beef stock
- anaheim chile
- flour tortilla
Carter Rochelle's Real Texas Chili
- cayenne pepper
- cilantro
- salt
- saltine
- sour cream
- tabasco
- green onion
- masa harina
- beef
- white vinegar
- beef stock
- garlic
- chili powder
- beef suet
Ingredient Breakdown
Insights
Staple Ingredients
- cumin 78%
- onion 78%
- salt 78%
Common Ingredients
- garlic 67%
Usual Ingredients
- cayenne pepper 56%
- chipotle 56%
- cinnamon 56%
- clove 56%
- coffee 56%
- coriander 56%