Texas Chili (All The Way From California) Recipe

Name: Texas Chili (All The Way From California)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Ground Beef, Lean; 1 pound Ground Pork Sausage (ie Jimmy Dean); 1 whole Onion, Sliced (I Use Sweet Onions); 3 cloves Garlic, Minced; 2 cups Chicken Broth, Water Or My Favorite, Beer; 6 ounces, weight Tomato Paste; 1 Tablespoon Cumin; 2 teaspoons Paprika; 1 teaspoon Oregano, Dried; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Cayenne; 2 Tablespoons Masa Harina Or Cornmeal; 1/2 cups Warm Water

Servings: persons

1 pound Ground Beef, Lean
1 pound Ground Pork Sausage (ie Jimmy Dean)
1 whole Onion, Sliced (I Use Sweet Onions)
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
2 cups Chicken Broth, Water Or My Favorite, Beer
6 ounces, weight Tomato Paste
1 Tablespoon Cumin
2 teaspoons Paprika
1 teaspoon Oregano, Dried
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoons Cayenne
2 Tablespoons Masa Harina Or Cornmeal
1/2 cups Warm Water

1
Brown meats and onion together in a large 12-inch skillet and drain well. Add garlic, stir 2 minutes. Mix together the broth (or water or beer) and the tomato paste. Add to the cooked meat. Mix well. Add all other ingredients except cayenne pepper, masa, and the 1/2 cup warm water. Simmer 30 minutes.
2
Add cayenne pepper (you can always add more later). Mix masa and 1/2 cup warm water. Add to the chili and stir well.
3
Simmer 20 minutes. Adjust seasonings at this point. If you like more of anything, do it now or forever hold your peace! Simmer up to 2 more hours, just be sure to stir every 30 minutes.
4
Serve with the normal chili accompaniments: sour cream, cheese, additional onion, lime. Whatever floats your boat!
5
Note: this is a yummy topping for Frito boats, potatoes or as a filling for burritos.

836

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Protein

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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

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Ground Beef, Lean, 1 pound Ground Pork Sausage (ie Jimmy Dean), 1 whole Onion, Sliced (I Use Sweet Onions), 3 cloves Garlic, Minced, and more.

Yes, Texas Chili (All The Way From California) 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!

Texas Chili (All The Way From California)

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