The Lone Star State
Texas
Main Dish
Texas Red Chili
- Ingredients:
- 2 lbs ground beef
1 (14.5-ounce) can tomatoes, pureed
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 to 6 ounces chicken stock or water
1/4 cup red chili powder
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 onion, chopped fine
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
4 medium chipotle peppers, ground dry, seeds and all
2 tablespoons corn masa flour
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil or bacon grease
- Directions:
- Heat oil or bacon grease in a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat.
- Crumble in ground beef, break up any lumps with a wooden spoon and cook, stirring occasionally until meat is browned. Drain off all fat and return meat to pot.
- Add remaining ingredients and simmer uncovered for one hour, stirring often to prevent burning. Add chicken stock or water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Simmer uncovered for an additional hour, adding liquid if necessary.
- Serve with cheddar or jack cheese and sour cream.
Side Dish
Texas Caviar
- Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups chopped, seeded tomato
1/3 cup green onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon canned, chopped green chiles
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon minced, seeded jalapeño or serrano chile pepper
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can corn
1 can black beans, drained
Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Directions:
- In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, green onions, green chiles, vinegar, jalapeño or serrano chile pepper, chopped cilantro, olive oil, salt, cumin, cayenne pepper, garlic, and black beans.
- Top with cilantro.
- Tastes great with chips or in a burrito with mashed avocado.