Texas Chili

Name: Texas Chili
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. whole cumin seed; 1/4 lb. bacon, diced; 2 lb. beef chuck roast, trimmed, cut into 1/8-inch dices (best if done semi-frozen); 3 onions, chopped and peeled; 6 cloves garlic, finely diced; 3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped; 2 tsp. salt; 4 Tbsp. plain powdered chili; 1 Tbsp. whole oregano leaves; 1 large can whole tomatoes

10 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. whole cumin seed
1/4 lb. bacon, diced
2 lb. beef chuck roast, trimmed, cut into 1/8-inch dices (best if done semi-frozen)
3 onions, chopped and peeled
6 cloves garlic, finely diced
3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
2 tsp. salt
4 Tbsp. plain powdered chili
1 Tbsp. whole oregano leaves
1 large can whole tomatoes

Directions

1

Place cumin seed in pie pan, bake at 375° for 10 minutes; remove and set aside.
2

Heat 6-quart cast-iron skillet.
3

Saute bacon until clear, add diced meat and brown over high heat with onions, garlic and jalapenos.
4

When meat is brown and onions clear, add remaining ingredients.
5

Mash tomatoes with your hands. Simmer for 1 hour.
6

Taste and correct seasoning.
7

Cooked beans may be added, strictly optional.