I had eaten chili before, but nothing like the Texan variety. Wow, was I ever hooked. I learned to embrace all things Tex-Mex. This Perfect Chili Recipe is easy to prepare and freezes beautifully. Give it a try and let me know if you like it. Be advised that this one is spicy. If you aren’t a hot and spicy fan, tone down the peppers to suit you.
The Perfect Chili Recipe For Spicy Food Lovers
This Perfect Chili Recipe is easy to prepare and freezes beautifully. If you aren't a hot and spicy fan, tone down the peppers to suit you.
Ingredients
2 pounds ground beef (minced beef) - browned and drained
3 cloves garlic - minced
1 large yellow onion - chopped
29 ounces ketchup (tomato sauce Australia and UK)
56 ounces tomato - canned with liquid
32 ounces pinto beans
2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon chili powder (chilli powder in British English)
1 teaspoon beef stock (beef broth or beef bouillon)
1 tablespoon oregano - dried
2 tablespoons salt
Instructions
- Brown the ground chuck in an 8-quart stockpot and drain off the fat.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic, but do not brown it.
- Add the tomato sauce.
- Chop the tomatoes and remove the stem end and add to the pot.
- Add the pinto beans and liquid.
- Add the spices.
- Put the lid on the stockpot and simmer on low for one and one half hours.
Notes
Make sure that you have your choice of cool beverages when you serve this. You’re gonna need them.
Nutrition
Calories: 423kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 27gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 1874mgPotassium: 1333mgFiber: 12gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2400IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 104mgIron: 5mg
How did this recipe turn out for you?We’re eager to hear your thoughts!
