Award-winning Texas Chili

180 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cut the beef chuck ribs into cubes.
  2. 2Cut the beef chuck ribs into cubes.
  3. 3Cut the beef chuck ribs into cubes.
  4. 4Place the cubed beef into a bowl and season it with steak seasoning.
  5. 5Place the cubed beef into a bowl and season it with steak seasoning.
  6. 6Place the cubed beef into a bowl and season it with steak seasoning.
  7. 7Add beef tallow to a chili pot and heat, then add the seasoned beef to brown.
  8. 8Add beef tallow to a chili pot and heat, then add the seasoned beef to brown.
  9. 9Add beef tallow to a chili pot and heat, then add the seasoned beef to brown.
  10. 10Chop the poblano pepper, jalapeño, and red bell pepper.
  11. 11Chop the poblano pepper, jalapeño, and red bell pepper.
  12. 12Chop the poblano pepper, jalapeño, and red bell pepper.
  13. 13Chop up chipotle peppers from a can of chipotles in adobo.
  14. 14Chop up chipotle peppers from a can of chipotles in adobo.
  15. 15Chop up chipotle peppers from a can of chipotles in adobo.
  16. 16Once the beef is browned, set it aside.
  17. 17Once the beef is browned, set it aside.
  18. 18Once the beef is browned, set it aside.
  19. 19Add a diced white onion to the pot, scraping the bottom to get all the flavor.
  20. 20Add a diced white onion to the pot, scraping the bottom to get all the flavor.
  21. 21Add a diced white onion to the pot, scraping the bottom to get all the flavor.
  22. 22Once the onion is soft, add two pounds of ground beef to the pot.
  23. 23Once the onion is soft, add two pounds of ground beef to the pot.
  24. 24Once the onion is soft, add two pounds of ground beef to the pot.
  25. 25Once the ground beef starts to brown, add a tablespoon of tomato bouillon (tomato flavored MSG).
  26. 26Once the ground beef starts to brown, add a tablespoon of tomato bouillon (tomato flavored MSG).
  27. 27Once the ground beef starts to brown, add a tablespoon of tomato bouillon (tomato flavored MSG).
  28. 28Add as much minced garlic as desired.
  29. 29Add as much minced garlic as desired.
  30. 30Add as much minced garlic as desired.
  31. 31Season with onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, and a hefty dose of chili powder, then mix well.
  32. 32Season with onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, and a hefty dose of chili powder, then mix well.
  33. 33Season with onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, and a hefty dose of chili powder, then mix well.
  34. 34Add about a tablespoon of tomato paste.
  35. 35Add about a tablespoon of tomato paste.
  36. 36Add about a tablespoon of tomato paste.
  37. 37Add the chopped chipotles to the pot.
  38. 38Add the chopped chipotles to the pot.
  39. 39Add the chopped chipotles to the pot.
  40. 40Add the browned chuck back into the pot and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  41. 41Add the browned chuck back into the pot and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  42. 42Add the browned chuck back into the pot and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  43. 43Toss in the chopped poblano, jalapeño, and red bell peppers, and mix well.
  44. 44Toss in the chopped poblano, jalapeño, and red bell peppers, and mix well.
  45. 45Toss in the chopped poblano, jalapeño, and red bell peppers, and mix well.
  46. 46Add a tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder.
  47. 47Add a tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder.
  48. 48Add a tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder.
  49. 49Pour in 24 ounces of beef broth.
  50. 50Pour in 24 ounces of beef broth.
  51. 51Pour in 24 ounces of beef broth.
  52. 52Add half a can (6 ounces) of your favorite beer.
  53. 53Add half a can (6 ounces) of your favorite beer.
  54. 54Add half a can (6 ounces) of your favorite beer.
  55. 55Give it another mix, then add the lid and drop the heat to low.
  56. 56Give it another mix, then add the lid and drop the heat to low.
  57. 57Give it another mix, then add the lid and drop the heat to low.
  58. 58Simmer for a few hours, mixing every half hour or so, until it's nice and thick and the chuck chunks shred apart.
  59. 59Simmer for a few hours, mixing every half hour or so, until it's nice and thick and the chuck chunks shred apart.
  60. 60Simmer for a few hours, mixing every half hour or so, until it's nice and thick and the chuck chunks shred apart.
  61. 61Serve in a bowl, add shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, corn chips, and parsley on top.
  62. 62Serve in a bowl, add shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, corn chips, and parsley on top.
  63. 63Serve in a bowl, add shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, corn chips, and parsley on top.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb beef chuck roast
  • 1.5 lb beef chuck roast
  • 1.5 lb beef chuck roast
  • 1 tbsp steak seasoning
  • 1 tbsp steak seasoning
  • 1 tbsp steak seasoning
  • 1 tbsp beef tallow
  • 1 tbsp beef tallow
  • 1 tbsp beef tallow
  • 1 white onion
  • 1 white onion
  • 1 white onion
  • 2 pounds 93/7 ground beef
  • 2 pounds 93/7 ground beef
  • 2 pounds 93/7 ground beef
  • 1 tbsp tomato bouillon
  • 1 tbsp tomato bouillon
  • 1 tbsp tomato bouillon
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 3 tbsp chili powder
  • 3 tbsp chili powder
  • 3 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 canned chipotles in adobo, chopped
  • 2 canned chipotles in adobo, chopped
  • 2 canned chipotles in adobo, chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 poblano pepper, diced
  • 1 poblano pepper, diced
  • 1 poblano pepper, diced
  • 1 jalapeño, minced
  • 1 jalapeño, minced
  • 1 jalapeño, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 24 oz beef broth
  • 24 oz beef broth
  • 24 oz beef broth
  • 6 oz beer
  • 6 oz beer
  • 6 oz beer
  • shredded cheddar cheese
  • shredded cheddar cheese
  • shredded cheddar cheese
  • sour cream
  • sour cream
  • sour cream
  • corn chips
  • corn chips
  • corn chips
  • parsley
  • parsley
  • parsley

Equipment

knifecutting boardpotspoontongsbowls

Tips

  • Texas chili does not have beans.
  • The longer the chili cooks, the better it will taste.
  • You'll know it's done when the chuck chunks shred apart easily.