traditional red chili

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Cleburne, TX
Updated on Jan 27, 2014

This is my first attempt at a traditional red chili and was a big hit with the family and friends.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 3 Hr
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds cubed tri-tip roast (trimmed of fat)
  • 3 tablespoons ruby port
  • 1 can swanson beef broth
  • 1 can swanson chicken broth
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1ST SPICES
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated onion
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 2 teaspoons beef base
  • 1 teaspoon chicken base
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt ( i used cj's spice blend recipe link in comments)
  • 1 tablespoon new mexico chili powder
  • 2ND SPICES
  • 3 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1 tablespoon american chili powder
  • pinch nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 3RD SPICES
  • 2 teaspoons texas chili poder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic powder
  • - tabasco as needed

How To Make traditional red chili

  • Step 1
    Cut tri tip into 1/4 inch pieces. Brown meat in 3 tbsp. olive oil. Place meat in colander and drain off oil. Deglaze pan with Ruby Port. Add broths, tomato sauce and 1st spices. Cook approx. two hours.
  • Step 2
    Add water if necessary. Cook longer if meat is not tender.
  • Step 3
    30 minutes before serving add 2nd spices and 15 minutes before serving add 3rd spices. And tabasco sauce and seasoned salt to taste.

Discover More

Category: Chili
Ingredient: Beef
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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