Terlingua Red Chili Recipe

Name: Terlingua Red Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons bacon fat; 3 lbs ground beef, coarse grind; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 3 cups chicken broth; 2 cups beef broth; 2 pints dried chili salsa; 1/4 cup smoked paprika; 5 tablespoons hot chili powder; 4 tablespoons granulated garlic powder; 2 tablespoons cayenne powder; 1 tablespoon cumin

Servings: persons

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Dried Chili Salsa is Recipe #408273.
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In a dutch oven over medium high heat melt bacon fat.
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Brown beef with black pepper. We like to chop the beef so it is a fine mince, not chunky-that part is up to you.
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Drain off most of the fat, leaving about 1/4 cup.
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Add chicken broth.
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Bring to a boil.
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Reduce heat to medium low and cook until liquid has reduced to 1 inch.
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Add beef broth, salsa and remaining spices.
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Cook to desired thickness.
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Serve with warm corn tortillas and shredded sharp cheddar cheese.

1329

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

124

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons bacon fat, 3 lbs ground beef, coarse grind, 1 tablespoon black pepper, 3 cups chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Terlingua Red 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 Red Chili

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Variations & substitutions

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