Terlingua Chili Recipe

Name: Terlingua Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds Chili Grind Or Ground Meat; 1 Tablespoon Bacon Grease (optional); 14 ounces, fluid Chicken Broth, Low-Sodium; 14 ounces, fluid Beef Broth, Low-sodium; 8 ounces, fluid Tomato Sauce; 1 Tablespoon Granulated Onion; 2 teaspoons Granulated Beef Bouillon; 1 teaspoon Granulated Chicken Bouillon; 3/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper, Divided; 3 Tablespoons Chili Powder; 2 whole Jalapeno Or Serrano Peppers (fresh); 1/4 teaspoons Black Pepper; 1/2 teaspoons Onion Powder; 2 teaspoons Granulated Garlic; 1/4 teaspoons White Pepper; 1-1/2 Tablespoon Ground Cumin, Divided; 3 Tablespoons Light Chili Powder; Optional Garnishes: Cilantro, Sour Cream, Avocado, Grated Cheese

Servings: persons

3 pounds Chili Grind Or Ground Meat
1 Tablespoon Bacon Grease (optional)
14 ounces, fluid Chicken Broth, Low-Sodium
14 ounces, fluid Beef Broth, Low-sodium
8 ounces, fluid Tomato Sauce
1 Tablespoon Granulated Onion
2 teaspoons Granulated Beef Bouillon
1 teaspoon Granulated Chicken Bouillon
3/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper, Divided
3 Tablespoons Chili Powder
2 whole Jalapeno Or Serrano Peppers (fresh)
1/4 teaspoons Black Pepper
1/2 teaspoons Onion Powder
2 teaspoons Granulated Garlic
1/4 teaspoons White Pepper
1-1/2 Tablespoon Ground Cumin, Divided
3 Tablespoons Light Chili Powder
Optional Garnishes: Cilantro, Sour Cream, Avocado, Grated Cheese

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I like to take a few minutes while the meat is browning to make a bowl for each 'dump' of spices. This makes it easier and less time consuming in my opinion. There's not a lot of work to this, but set aside three hours to make this chili. You'll be glad you did!
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Step one:
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Cook the chili meat in the bacon drippings in a stock pot until the meat is gray in color. Add chicken broth, beef broth, and tomato sauce and bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to simmer. Add granulated onion, beef bouillon, chicken bouillon, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, chili powder, and fresh peppers (whole - do not cut up - just float them). Simmer for an hour, stirring occasionally. Cut slits in the peppers, mash to release pulp into the chili, and then remove the peppers from the pot and discard.
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Step two:
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Add black pepper, onion powder, garlic, white pepper, 1 tablespoon of cumin, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and 3 tablespoons of light chili powder. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring ocassionally.
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Step three:
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Add 1 teaspoon cumin, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper and simmer for 15 minutes.
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Then you are ready to serve! Garnish with cilantro, sour cream, avocado, grated cheese, or just enjoy it with some crackers or warm tortillas. Use leftovers to make enchiladas, Frito pie, or chili dogs!!

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* 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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 pounds Chili Grind Or Ground Meat, 1 Tablespoon Bacon Grease (optional), 14 ounces, fluid Chicken Broth, Low-Sodium, 14 ounces, fluid Beef Broth, Low-sodium, and more.

Yes, Terlingua 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!

Terlingua Chili

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