Genuine Texas Chili

14 ingredients
13 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds beef chuck roast trimmed of all fat
  • 2 pounds ground beef, lean
  • 2 large onions coarsely chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons cumin seeds
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper freshly ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes ground
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 cans tomatoes canned, peeled. whole, 28 ounces each
  • 2 cans tomato sauce 15 ounces each
  • 14 ounces enchilada sauce red
  • 1 1/2 cups water

Directions

  1. 1
    Grind beef with coarse blade of grinder or cit into small pieces, larger than regular ground beef.
  2. 2
    Combine meats, onions and garlic in large kettle or Dutch oven.
  3. 3
    Brown, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
  4. 4
    Add seasonings, stirring to mix well.
  5. 5
    Shred tomatoes by hand so that both tomatoes and juices will fall into pot.
  6. 6
    Stir in tomato and enchilada sauce.
  7. 7
    Bring to a boil.
  8. 8
    Reduce heat and simmer over low heat 1 1/2 hours.
  9. 9
    Add water and cook 1 1/2 hours longer.
  10. 10
    Cool.
  11. 11
    Skim grease.
  12. 12
    Adjust seasonings, if necessary.
  13. 13
    Serve hot with crackers or hard rolls.

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