Texas Senator Sam Pendergrast "Greasy Spoon" Chili

Name: Texas Senator Sam Pendergrast "Greasy Spoon" Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb fatty bacon; 2 lbs ground beef, Course Grind; 1 cup cumin seed, whole; 1 cup ground red chili pods, preferably New Mexican; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 3 -6 tablespoons cornmeal, as needed to thicken; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon paprika (optional); water, as needed

Servings: persons

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["Fry the bacon to extract or ""render"" the fat.", "Make a big bacon sandwich to eat while the chili cooks (after all, good chili doesn't have bacon in it).", "Saute the ground beef in the bacon fat over medium heat, for at least 10 minutes.", "Slowly add the cumin and red chili, a tablespoon or so of each at a time, until the mixture looks and smells like chili (this is a critical point; if you add all the spices at once; there is no room for adjustment to allow for personal taste.", "Let the mixture cook awhile between additions, and don't feel that you have to add all the spices.", "Add water to avoid sticking or if you want a thinner chili.", "Add the cayenne.", "Simmer for at least 2 hours, until you have to try some early.", "Skim the grease if you absolutely have to or you can add some cornmeal to thicken the chili and make the grease ""disappear"".", "Finish with salt, pepper and garlic to taste and if you like, the paprika to further darken the color.", "Continue simmering til served.", "Reheat as many times as needed until gone, it get better each time."]

1602

kcal

Calories

107

Fat

Carbs

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: 1 lb fatty bacon, 2 lbs ground beef, Course Grind, 1 cup cumin seed, whole, 1 cup ground red chili pods, preferably New Mexican, and more.

Yes, Texas Senator Sam Pendergrast "Greasy Spoon" 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!