Touchdown Texas Chili
Score a touchdown of flavor with our sizzling Touchdown Texas Chili! This hearty, robust chili is a Texan classic that's been perfected over generations. Every spoonful is a journey through the Lone Star State, packed with tender chunks of beef, the perfect blend of spices, and a hint of smoky heat that will warm your soul.
INGREDIENTS:
4 ½ lbs. beef sirloin or stew meat
1 tbsp. Kosher salt
1 tbsp. black pepper
1 tbsp. corn oil
½ lb. bacon, diced
3 cups chopped onion
2 cups chopped red bell pepper
2 medium jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced
2 tbsp. chopped garlic
4 cups of beef broth or stock
1 can large can of organic crushed tomatoes
2 bay leaves
2 tbsp. ground ancho chile
1 tbsp. ground pasilla chile
1 tbsp. Liquid smoke
3 tsp. ground cumin
4 tsp. brown sugar
1 tbsp. dried oregano
Juice of 1 lime
2 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
2 wedges shredded cheddar cheese
2 chopped red onions
PREPARATION:
Heat oil in a Dutch oven. Toss in bacon and cook over medium-high heat until brown and crispy. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels; reserve for another use. Keep bacon fat in pan and add beef in batches. Cook each batch for about 3 minutes, stirring pieces until browned and transferring into a bowl when it’s done.
Toss onions, bell peppers, and jalapeños into pot and stir in pan juices, scraping up all brown bits on bottom and sides of pot. Season vegetables with a generous pinch of salt and pepper, cook until soft. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Add meat and juices onto vegetables. Add broth, liquid smoke, tomatoes, bay leaves, cinnamon stick, chilies, cumin, and brown sugar. Stir well. Cover pan and bring to a boil. Crack lid and reduce heat to low, and simmer for 1½ to 2 hours, or until beef is tender but still holds its shape.
Finish chili by adding oregano, lime juice, and cilantro. Remove cinnamon stick and bay leaves, and add salt and pepper to taste. Ladle chili into bowls and top with shredded cheddar cheese and chopped red onions. This recipe can be made a day ahead of time, it gets even better…. ENJOY! Stay warm out there my friends.
Our Texas Chili is not just a meal; it's an experience. Whether you're enjoying it during the big game or savoring it around the campfire, it's a taste of Texas tradition that brings people together. Top it with shredded cheese, a dollop of sour cream, or some diced onions for the ultimate chili experience.
Get ready to cheer for the ultimate comfort food, the Touchdown Texas Chili, and elevate your game day or gathering to a whole new level of deliciousness.
