Steps to Prepare Traditional Texas Chili

Texas New Mexico Chili

The ics defines traditional red and green chili as any kind of meat or combination of meats, cooked with red chili peppers, various spices and other ingredients, with the exception of beans and pasta which are strictly forbidden.

Recipe Summary Texas New Mexico Chili

This is a hybrid of two chili recipes and it is wonderful. I serve it with tortilla chips and cheese. Makes great nachos!!

Ingredients | Traditional Texas Chili

1 onion, chopped

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 red bell pepper, chopped

1 pound ground beef

2 tablespoons ground cumin

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 bay leaf

4 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth

1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes with juice

1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans

1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans with liquid

3 tablespoons cornmeal

Directions

In a large pot over medium heat, combine the onion, garlic, red bell pepper and ground beef and saute for 10 minutes, or until meat is browned. Add the cumin, chili powder, oregano and bay leaf and saute for 2 to 3 more minutes.

Then add the chicken broth and the tomatoes, mix well and cook for 30 minutes. Add the pinto beans and kidney beans and continue cooking for 10 more minutes. Finally, add the cornmeal, stirring well, until the chili thickens, about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove bay leaf.

Info | Traditional Texas Chili

prep: 15 mins cook: 1 hr total: 1 hr 15 mins Servings: 12 Yield: 12 servings

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