Chilis Original Chili Recipe
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4.9
Chilis Original Chili Recipe
Description
Chilis Original Chili Recipe starts by browning ground chuck beef in a stockpot, then combining it with a chili spice blend made from chili powder, salt, cumin, paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. The spices are mixed into water and tomato sauce before adding to the meat. Separately sautéed chopped yellow onions are stirred into the chili to contribute sweetness and tender texture. The chili simmers for an hour, allowing flavors to meld and intensify.
To finish, masa harina mixed with water is stirred in and cooked further to thicken the chili, giving it body and a subtle corn flavor. The simmering and seasoning produce a rich, warming chili with moderate heat controlled by cayenne and balanced spices. The recipe focuses on layering flavors from dry spices, sautéed onions, and thickening agents for a satisfying final dish.
This chili works well for hearty meals and pairs naturally with cornbread or rice, though serving suggestions are not provided in the details.
Ingredients
Chili Spice Blend
- 1/2 cup chili powder
- 1/8 cup salt you can use less if desired
- 1/8 cup cumin ground
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper add more if desired
Chili ingredients
- 4 pounds ground chuck beef ground for chili
- 3 1/4 cups water
- 16 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 1/2 cups onion yellow, chopped
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon masa harina
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine the chili spice ingredients, mix thoroughly. Heat
- a 6-quart stock pot over medium heat. Place meat into the stock pot and cook until the meat is browned. Drain if desired. While meat is browning combine chili spice mix, 3 1/4 cups of water, and tomato sauce in the bowl. Stir until well blended.
- Add chili seasoning liquid to the browned meat. Stir well, and bring to a boil. Saute onions in 1 tablespoon of cooking oil over medium heat in a skillet until the onions are translucent. Add the onions to the chili. Reduce the chili to low and simmer for one hour stirring every 15 minutes. In a separate bowl, mix 1 cup water with masa harina. Mix well. Add to chili stock pot, and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 626 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 626kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 47g | 72% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 161mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 2226mg | 93% |
| Potassium | 873mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 780IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 6.4mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 5.3mg | 29% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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