2-Alarm Chili

Kim D.'s Note:

My family likes the chili made from the packet of 2-Alarm Chili, so one day I decided to measure out all the ingredients. It's much cheaper to measure out your own ingredients!

• Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 2 lbs ground beef , ground for chili
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 cups water
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 4 teaspoons cumin
• 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
• ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
• ½ cup chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 2 tablespoons masa harina flour
• ¼ cup hot water

Directions:

1. Brown beef in a Dutch oven; drain.
2. Add tomato sauce, 2 cups water, paprika, cumin, onion flakes, garlic salt, chili powder, and ground red pepper.
3. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Dissolve 2 tablespoons masa into 1/4 cup hot water to make a thick, but flowable mixture.
5. Add masa mixture to chili.
6. Cover and simmer another 15-20 minutes.

Reviews

[PanNan]

This is really great Texas chili (no beans allowed). Years ago we used to buy the Wick Fowler's 2 alarm chili mix and I also measured all the ingredients to re-create it without the mix. At the time, my kids were pretty young, and found it a bit too spicy. This chili has to have spice, but I modified it just a bit and they still love it that way today. I add an extra can of tomato sauce, and cut the chili powder to 1/3 cup, cumin to 1 tsp, cayenne red pepper to 1/2 tsp. Try it either way, you'll like it.

[JonathanMurray]

I love the "Wick Fowler's 2-Alarm Chili" mix, and was looking for a list of ingredients to replicate it at lower cost. Yours is close, but missing a few of the items that come in the box, namely Oregano and Salt. You also replaced the garlic with garlic salt (which probably explains the lack of salt). Disappointing that it's not a true match for the original, but probably makes a decent chili.

[Ransomed by Fire]

I found this chili quite a few months ago and forgot to review it. It was the first chili I've ever made, and I don't see any reason why it shouldn't also be the last. It is quick, easy, spicy enough for my husband, and mild enough for me. With the addition of kidney beans, it makes an excellent meal; and without them, it makes an awesome hot dog/hamburger chili. I am also planning on making as a dip for a baby shower this weekend. And, if I ever find anywhere else to use a chili, this will be it. Needless to say, I really, really like it. Thanks!