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Texas Chili Recipe

Texas Chili Recipe
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If you’re craving a hearty, flavor-packed dish that captures the essence of Tex-Mex cuisine, this Texas Chili Recipe is your go-to choice! Perfect for cozy weeknights or lively family gatherings, this chili promises a rich blend of spices and tender beef that will keep everyone coming back for more. With its authentic flavor profile and no beans in sight, this chili showcases delicious dried peppers that add depth and character. Plus, it’s easy to customize the heat level to suit any palate. Once you try it, this recipe will become a staple in your kitchen!

Ingredients

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  • 3 ancho peppers
  • 3 pasilla peppers
  • 3 New Mexican dried peppers
  • 2.5 pounds beef chuck (cut into bite-sized cubes)
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium white onion (chopped)
  • 3 jalapeno peppers (chopped)
  • 2 serrano peppers (chopped, optional for extra heat)
  • 4 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 2 cups beef stock
  • 2.5 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons masa harina (corn flour, for thickening if desired)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Toast dried peppers in a dry pan for 1-2 minutes per side until fragrant. Remove stems and seeds, then soak in hot water until soft.
  2. Season cubed beef with cumin, salt, and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and sear beef until browned, about 6-7 minutes.
  4. Remove beef and cook chopped onions and jalapenos in the same pot for about 5 minutes.
  5. Add minced garlic and chili paste; cook for an additional minute.
  6. Return beef to the pot; stir in beef broth, water, brown sugar, and masa harina.
  7. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about two hours until tender.

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