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tejas chili

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Camille McClendon
Lakeway, TX

I entered this in a Exchange Club cook-off. Although, I did not win 1st place, I came pretty darn close! I served the chili in mini bread bowls topped with cheese, onions, and sour cream. People were coming back for 2nds and 3rds! I should have won!!! haha

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 2 Hr 30 Min

Ingredients For tejas chili

  • STEP ONE
  • 2 1/2 lb
    chili grind ground meat
  • 1 tsp
    shortening
  • 14 oz
    beef broth
  • 8 oz
    tomato sauce
  • 2 tsp
    onion powder
  • 2 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1 tsp
    beef flavored base or instant bouillon
  • 1 tsp
    chicken flavored base or instant bouillon
  • 1 c
    water
  • STEP TWO
  • 2 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp
    white pepper
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground red pepper
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    onion powder
  • 2 Tbsp
    mexican hot chili powder
  • 2 Tbsp
    texas style chili powder
  • STEP THREE
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground red pepper
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 2 tsp
    paprika
  • 1 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 1 Tbsp
    chili powder, hot

How To Make tejas chili

  • 1
    STEP ONE: In a dutch oven, brown beef (do not drain). Add beef broth and tomato sauce. Combine remaining(STEP ONE)ingredients and add to beef mixture. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer one (1) hour.
  • 2
    STEP TWO: Combine (STEP TWO) spices and add to chili. Cover and simmer 45 minutes. Add water if the chili gets too thick.
  • 3
    STEP THREE: Combine (STEP THREE) spices and add to chili. Cover and simmer 30 minutes.
  • 4
    Serve with: Dollop of sour cream (optional) shredded cheddar cheese (optional) finely chopped onions (optional)

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