Authentic Texas Chili

12 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds course ground meat (beef, pork or combination)
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon garlic crushed (2 cloves)
  • 1 28-ounce can diced or whole tomatoes in juice
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon red pepper
  • 7 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/2 grated cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. 1
    1. Sear meat in large skillet for 3 minutes.
  2. 2
    2. Drain off extra fat, still leaving a little to coat the bottom of the pan.
  3. 3
    3. Add onion and and saute until translucent, about 4 minutes.
  4. 4
    4. Add garlic and saute 2 minutes.
  5. 5
    5. Crush tomatoes and mix into pan with their juice, and one can of water.
  6. 6
    6. Stir in cumin and chili powder and other seasonings.
  7. 7
    7. Simmer over low heat until meat is tender and chili thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour.
  8. 8
    8. Optionally you can add a can of red beans - but chili purists are particular about this.
  9. 9
    8. Serve chili with green onions and cheese on top.

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