Texas Chili

13 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs chili-style ground beef
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 dried japanese pepper (also known as Japones, Jap or Oriental Hot Pepper. I buy Fiesta brand)
  • 3 (15 ounce) cans ranch style beans (not drained)

Directions

  1. 1
    Sear chili meat and add remaining ingredients except Jap pepper.
  2. 2
    Simmer for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  3. 3
    Add Jap pepper and beans, undrained beans.
  4. 4
    Simmer an additional 30 minutes.
  5. 5
    If the chili needs thickening mix 2 T flour with a little water, and add stirring constantly.
  6. 6
    Adjust the heat of the chili according to how long the pepper is simmered with the chili.
  7. 7
    For mild, omit completely.
  8. 8
    For extremely hot, add at the beginning.

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