Texas Chili that I went completely off-script with the recipe

by ShiftyState

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  1. ShiftyState

    This is the recipe after revisions… the original didn’t call for peppers, and had a much more prolonged prep. I should add that this is a little spicy.

    Texas Chili

    Ingredients

    ½ lbs – Bacon, roughly chopped
    2 lbs – Ground chuck
    4-6 – Fresno (Red) chilis, chopped
    2-4 – Jalapenos, chopped
    2 C – Yellow onion, chopped
    2 Tbsp – Garlic, minced
    3 Tbsp – Chili powder
    2 Tbsp – Ground cumin
    1 Tbsp – Smoked paprika
    1 Tbsp – Oregano
    2 tsp – Salt
    2 tsp – Black pepper
    25 oz – Crushed tomatoes
    3 Tbsp – Tomato paste
    1 Tbsp – Better than Bouillon – Beef
    12 oz – Beer
    1 C – Water
    2 Tbsp – Masa (can sub. 2 Tbsp corn meal and 2 Tbsp AP flour)

    Toppings:

    Shredded cheddar
    Sour cream
    Diced red onion
    Diced jalapeno
    Tortilla strips

    Directions

    In a large pot, cook the bacon on medium-high heat. Once mostly cooked, add the ground chuck, and cook through.

    Add onions, Fresno chilis, and jalapenos, cooking until soft. Stir in garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper, and cook until fragrant.

    Add masa (or corn meal and AP flour), and stir to combine well. Cook for 2 minutes.

    Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, bouillon, half the beer, and ⅓ C water. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.

    Add remaining beer and water. Simmer for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.

    Serve with optional toppings.

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