Dallas Chili Recipe

Name: Dallas Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 teaspoons bacon drippings if needed; 3 pounds beef brisket coarse ground; 2 tablespoons red pepper flakes; 1/2 tablespoon red chili peppers mild, ground; 1/4 tablespoon chile caribe; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon oregano; 4 cloves garlic crushed; 2 each bay leaves; 1/2 teaspoon gumbo file powder; 1 1/2 tablespoons cumin ground; 1 1/2 tablespoons woodruff; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 tablespoon salt; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1/2 tablespoon dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 24 ounces beer; 1/2 tablespoon worcestershire sauce; 1/2 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 tablespoon schmaltz (chicken fat) optional; 1 x red hot pepper sauce optional

Servings: persons

8 teaspoons bacon drippings if needed
3 pounds beef brisket coarse ground
2 tablespoons red pepper flakes
1/2 tablespoon red chili peppers mild, ground
1/4 tablespoon chile caribe
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon oregano
4 cloves garlic crushed
2 each bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon gumbo file powder
1 1/2 tablespoons cumin ground
1 1/2 tablespoons woodruff
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 tablespoon cornstarch
24 ounces beer
1/2 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
1/2 tablespoon sugar
1/2 tablespoon schmaltz (chicken fat) optional
1 x red hot pepper sauce optional

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PHASE 1:
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Combine the beef with the ground chile, caribe, cayenne pepper, oregano, garlic, bay leaves, gumbo file, cumin, woodruff, paprika, and salt.
3
Heat the bacon drippings in a large heavy pot over medium heat.
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Add the meat-and-spice mixture to the pot.
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Break up any lumps with a fork and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is evenly browned.
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PHASE 2:
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Stir in the remaining ingredients (including the optional chicken fat and liquid hot pepper sauce).
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Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 2 hours.
9
Taste and adjust seasonings.
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Simmer, uncovered, for 10 hours longer, adding more beer or water and stirring as needed.
11
Skim off fat before serving.
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This is the first time I tried this.
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Phase 1 was browned in a Dutch oven.
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Placed in a C/P, all other ings.
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were added.
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Heat was on high for 4 hours.

979

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 teaspoons bacon drippings if needed, 3 pounds beef brisket coarse ground, 2 tablespoons red pepper flakes, 1/2 tablespoon red chili peppers mild, ground, and more.

Yes, Dallas 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Dallas Chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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