Dallas Chili Recipe

Name: Dallas Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 pounds beef brisket coarse grind; 4 tablespoons red hot chili pepper, dried hot, ground; 1 tablespoon red hot chili pepper, dried mild, ground; 1/2 tablespoon chile caribe; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 tablespoons oregano dried; 8 cloves garlic crushed; 4 each bay leaves; 1 teaspoon gumbo file powder sassafras; 3 tablespoons cumin ground; 2 oz chocolate unsweetened or 3 T woodruff; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 tablespoon salt; ⅓ cup bacon drippings; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 tablespoon dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons cornstarch (masa harina); 48 ounces beer (4 cans); 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon schmaltz (chicken fat) optional; 1 x red hot pepper sauce liquid , optional

Servings: persons

6 pounds beef brisket coarse grind
4 tablespoons red hot chili pepper, dried hot, ground
1 tablespoon red hot chili pepper, dried mild, ground
1/2 tablespoon chile caribe
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons oregano dried
8 cloves garlic crushed
4 each bay leaves
1 teaspoon gumbo file powder sassafras
3 tablespoons cumin ground
2 oz chocolate unsweetened or 3 T woodruff
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon salt
⅓ cup bacon drippings
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
2 tablespoons cornstarch (masa harina)
48 ounces beer (4 cans)
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon schmaltz (chicken fat) optional
1 x red hot pepper sauce liquid , optional

1
Combine the beef with the ground chile, caribe, cayenne, woodruff (if used), paprika, and salt.
2
Heat the bacon drippings in a large heavy pot over medium heat.
3
Add the meat-and-spice mixture to the pot.
4
Break up any lumps with a fork and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is evenly browned.
5
Stir in the remaining ingredients(including the chocolate, if used, and the optional chicken fat and liquid hot pepper sauce).
6
Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 2 hours.
7
Taste and adjust seasonings.
8
Simmer, uncovered, for 10 hours longer, adding more beer or water and stirring as needed.
9
Skim off fat before serving.

2028

kcal

Calories

132

Fat

Carbs

189

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: 6 pounds beef brisket coarse grind, 4 tablespoons red hot chili pepper, dried hot, ground, 1 tablespoon red hot chili pepper, dried mild, ground, 1/2 tablespoon chile caribe, 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

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Variations & substitutions

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