Hot Texas Chili

Submitted by Pa. Hiker

"If you like it hot, this is it. Have the firestation on standby."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 20mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup vegetable oil
• 3 lbs lean beef chuck, well trimmed
• 1 cup red onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons habanero sauce (Tabasco makes a good one)
• 3 cups water
• 4 ounces green chilies, chopped
• 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

directions

1. Cut beef into 1-inch cubes Heat oil in a 5-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2. Add beef 1/3 at a time and cook until browned on all sides; remove from pan and set aside.
3. Add onion and garlic to pan and cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently.
4. Stir in chili powder, cumin, salt and Habanero Sauce; cook 1 minute.
5. Add water, chilies and browned meat and bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours until beef is tender.
6. Serve with cheese.
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8. Slow cooking instructions:

9. Put onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, Habanero sauce, water and chilies in a slow cooker, stir to mix everything up.
10. Add beef and set on high cook 6-8 hrs (till beef is tender).
11. Serve with cheese.

Reviews

[Pokey in San Antonio]

This isn't what I would call TEXAS Chili (Texans don't eat chili over rice), but it is very good--my wife and I both enjoyed it. I used recipe#155568 (Habenaro Sauce). I'll definately make this again. Thanks for posting.