supremely hot texas chili

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West Bend, WI
Updated on May 13, 2014

Given the fact that my hubby is from Texas, he requires some "heat" in our menu planning. So, I came up with this recipe, which he absolutely loves.

prep time 45 Min
cook time 2 Hr 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 2 1/2 - 3 Gallons (40-48 servings)

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds sirloin or rump roast, cut into 1/4 inch cubes. fat removed.
  • 4 pounds lean ground chuck or sirloin ground
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 large yellow onions, finely chopped
  • 3 large spanish olives, finely cut
  • 8-10 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons sweet green pepper, minced
  • 4 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon oregano, dried
  • 3 teaspoons black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sweet basil
  • 2 - jalapeno peppers or serrano peppers, seeds removed, and chopped or you can leave seeds in for a hotter chili.
  • 4 tablespoons chili powder
  • 3 (28oz) cans crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cans rotel tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 can mild red enchilada sauce
  • 1 can hot red enchilada sauce
  • 1-2 can pinto chili beans or red kidney beans, or black beans
  • 1 can beef broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons wine vinegar
  • 3 teaspoons tabasco sauce or your favorite hot sauce
  • TOPPINGS
  • - shredded cheddar cheese
  • - sour cream
  • - tortilla chips
  • - green onions or scallions
  • SIDES
  • - hard rolls with butter or cornbread with butter.

How To Make supremely hot texas chili

  • Step 1
    In a heavy large seasoned pot, brown meat in small amount of extra virgin olive oil. Add onions, garlic and green peppers all together, stirring frequently. Meat should be light brown in color, and onions transparent.
  • Step 2
    Add all spices at once, as well as seasonings, stirring well.
  • Step 3
    Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauces, enchilada sauces, and beef broth, stir well, and be careful not to bruise the sauce.
  • Step 4
    Cover and simmer on low heat for 1 1/2 hours. Add 2 cups water, brown sugar, vinegar, and tabasco sauce. Stirring occasionally.
  • Step 5
    Cook uncovered 1 hour longer, stirring frequently. Skim off accumulated fat. If beans are desired, add beans and juice to pot during last 30 minutes of cooking.
  • Step 6
    Serve hot in bowls with your choice of toppings. May be frozen for later use.

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Category: Beef
Keyword: #beans
Keyword: #JALAPENO
Keyword: #cayenne
Keyword: #beef
Ingredient: Beef
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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