Authentic Texas Border Chili Recipe

Name: Authentic Texas Border Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 medium tomatoes; 1 large onions chopped; 1/4 teaspoon oregano preferably Mexican; 2 teaspoons paprika; 5 cloves garlic minced; 4 pounds beef, shank coarsely ground; 1 tablespoon butter or lard or bacon drippings; 4 bunches scallions, spring or green onions chopped; 5 each sweet bell peppers cored seeded and chopped; 5 each serrano chiles fresh; 1 pound chorizo sausage or hot, non-italian; 4 cloves garlic minced; 2 teaspoons salt; 4 tablespoons dried red chiles hot, ground; 4 tablespoons dried red chiles mild, ground; 3 tablespoons cumin seeds; beer; water

Servings: persons

3 medium tomatoes
1 large onions chopped
1/4 teaspoon oregano preferably Mexican
2 teaspoons paprika
5 cloves garlic minced
4 pounds beef, shank coarsely ground
1 tablespoon butter or lard or bacon drippings
4 bunches scallions, spring or green onions chopped
5 each sweet bell peppers cored seeded and chopped
5 each serrano chiles fresh
1 pound chorizo sausage or hot, non-italian
4 cloves garlic minced
2 teaspoons salt
4 tablespoons dried red chiles hot, ground
4 tablespoons dried red chiles mild, ground
3 tablespoons cumin seeds
beer
water

1
Puree the first four ingredients plus one clove of the garlic in a blender or food processor (using the steel blade).
2
Scrape the mixture into a large heavy pot and add the beef.
3
Melt the lard, butter, or bacon drippings in a heavy skillet over medium heat.
4
Add the scallions, bell peppers, serrano chiles, sausage, and the remaining garlic, and cook until the onions are translucent and the sausage is browned.
5
Place the cumin seeds in a 300F (150C) oven for a few minutes until lightly browned.
6
Remove seeds from the oven and crush them with a mallet.
7
Stir the vegetables into the beef and tomato mixture.
8
Add the salt ground chile, cumin, and enough water or beer to cover.
9
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered for 4 to 6 hours.
10
Taste and adjust seasonings.

1319

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

124

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 medium tomatoes, 1 large onions chopped, 1/4 teaspoon oregano preferably Mexican, 2 teaspoons paprika, and more.

Yes, Authentic Texas Border Chili falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Authentic Texas Border Chili

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