Texas Chili
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Prep time 15mins
Cook time 1hr 14mins
Serves or Makes: 10-12 servings

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ingredients

  • 2 pounds beef stew meat
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder, divided
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 1/2 large white onion, diced
  • 2 jalapeño or serranos peppers (optional), diced
  • 1/4 cup beef bouillon concentrate
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon Creole or Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 11 1/2 ounces tomato juice
  • 3 tablespoons chipotle sauce
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can Red Gold Petite Diced Tomatoes
  • 6 ounces Red Gold Roasted Garlic Tomato Paste
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 1 (12 ounce) can beer (or non-alcoholic beer as substitute)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 bag scoop-style corn chips
  • Sour cream and shredded cheese, for topping

Method

  • Step 1

    Pat dry stew meat with paper towels, coat with vegetable oil and season with chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, and salt.

  • Step 2

    Over medium high heat, add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to a large dutch oven or pot and brown stew meat.

  • Step 3

    Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess grease.

  • Step 4

    Add onion, jalapeños, beef bouillon, onion powder, creole/cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, tomato juice, chipotle sauce, Red Gold Petite Diced Tomatoes, Red Gold Roasted Garlic Tomato Paste, black pepper, beer, bay leaves, cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, and water. Mix well.

  • Step 5

    Bring to a simmer, cook for one hour (uncovered), stirring occasionally.

  • Step 6

    Season with salt to taste, remove bay leaves and allow to cool for 15 minutes.

  • Step 7

    Serve chili with scoop corn chips, sour cream, and shredded cheese.