Texas Chili Queen Chili Recipe

Name: Texas Chili Queen Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 dried red New Mexican chiles, stems and seeds removed; 3 ancho chiles, stems and seeds removed; 2 pounds coarse ground beef or sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 pound coarse ground pork or pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 6 chiltepin or piquin chiles; 1 tablespoon dried oregano, preferably Mexican; 2 teaspoons cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 quart beef broth; 1 cup tomato sauce; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 cups cooked pinto beans (optional)

Servings: persons

6 dried red New Mexican chiles, stems and seeds removed
3 ancho chiles, stems and seeds removed
2 pounds coarse ground beef or sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 pound coarse ground pork or pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 chiltepin or piquin chiles
1 tablespoon dried oregano, preferably Mexican
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 teaspoon sugar
1 quart beef broth
1 cup tomato sauce
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups cooked pinto beans (optional)

1
Place the New Mexican and ancho chiles in a bowl and cover them with very hot water.
2
Allow them to steep for 15 minutes to soften.
3
Drain the chiles and discard the water.
4
Place the chiles in a blender or food processor along with some water, and puree them until smooth.
5
Strain the mixture to remove any remaining pieces of chile skins.
6
Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat, add the meat, and saute until browned.
7
Drain off any excess fat.
8
If using the cubed meat, add a little vegetable oil to the skillet and then brown the meat.
9
Add the onions and garlic to the skillet and continue cooking until the onions are soft, about 10 minutes.
10
Transfer the mixture to a large saucepan or stockpot.
11
Heat the pan over medium heat, crumble the chiles over the mixture, and add the oregano, cumin, sugar, broth, and tomato sauce.
12
Simmer the chili for 45 minutes.
13
Stir in the chile puree, season with salt and pepper, and continue to simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
14
Taste and adjust the seasonings.
15
To serve, ladle the chili into bowls and serve the beans on the side.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 dried red New Mexican chiles, stems and seeds removed, 3 ancho chiles, stems and seeds removed, 2 pounds coarse ground beef or sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes, 1 pound coarse ground pork or pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes, and more.

Yes, Texas Chili Queen 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.

Texas Chili Queen Chili

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