Real Texas Chili

Submitted by Linda N

"This is a wonderful chile recipe. Different from any I have had before - no tomatoes or onions go into this recipe. I got this recipe while living in NJ from a Southern Living Magazine. I've lived in Texas for over 25 years now and this recipe really is the best. The chile powder and cumin can be adjusted up for additional heat."

 

• Ready In: 3hrs
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 3 lbs chuck roast, cut in 1-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 tablespoon oregano
• 2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans beef broth
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 13 ounces pinto beans, drained
• 2 1⁄2 tablespoons chili powder

directions

1. Heat oil in heavy pan over medium heat.
2. Add beef, stirring frequently till meat changes color but does not brown.
3. Lower heat and stir in garlic.
4. Combine chili powder, cumin, and flour. Sprinkle meat with this mixture until evenly coated.
5. Crumble oregano over meat.
6. Add broth and stir till liquid is well blended.
7. Add salt and pepper and bring to boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat.
8. Simmer partially covered for 1 1/2 to 2 hours until meat is falling apart.
9. Add drained beans.

Reviews

[TexasAggie08]

Real Texas chili has no beans and is thick, not brothy. This is not real texas chili.

 

[ol-country]

I agree with Wing-Man Been cooking in Chili cookoffs several years. No beans allowed. Notation: The following rules and regulations for cooks at the World's Championship, State, Regional and District Cookoffs are as follows:<br/> <br/>1. Traditional Red Chili is defined by the International Chili Society as any kind of meat or combination of meats, cooked with red chili peppers, various spices and other ingredients, with the exception of BEANS and PASTA which are strictly forbidden.<br/> <br/>The second rule of the official Chili Cooking Rules of Chili Appreciation International, the organizers of the Terlingua Chili Cookoff says:<br/> <br/>2. NO FILLERS IN CHILI - Beans, macaroni, rice, hominy, or other similar ingredients are not permitted. <br/><br/>This chili is excellent if you prefer beans. Just not Texas Chili.<br/><br/><br/>Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/2617560

 

[donniestaggs]

Alert!!! Texas chili does not have beans. No beans, no beans, no beans. Omit the beans! LOL.

 

[NorthwestGal]

This was a very flavorful chili. I didn't have any pinto beans on hand, so I used kidney beans. But other than that, I followed the recipe as written, and this really was a wonderful chili. I will make this often. Thanks for posting such a great recipe, Linda N. Made for 2009 Spring Pick-A-Chef.

 

[Jackie Favazza]

I got this recipe years ago and it's the only chili recipe we use. I admit I add a can of crushed tomatoes to "stretch" it a little. This chili always takes first place at our company chili cook-offs. I highly recommend it--it's the best!