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I am a native Texan, and this is the best chili recipe I've ever tasted—it's meaty and spicy. I'd make this whenever I was "homesick" during the years we spent away from Texas due to my husband's military career. —Betty Brown, San Antonio, Texas
Nutritional Facts 1 serving (calculated without optional garnishes) equals 343 calories, 21 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 105 mg cholesterol, 872 mg sodium, 5 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 32 g protein.
Originally published as Truly Texan Chili in Country Ground Beef , p10
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Reviewed on Oct. 03, 2012 by rockinrobinhouston
Real Texas chili is made with ground red pepper and sirloin and no beans. It's really good with venison back strap too.
Reviewed on Oct. 03, 2012 by mdjr1111
As soon as my household goods are delivered next week - yes, I'm also military & have traveled around the world, experiencing wonderful regional foods - I shall make this. I prefer green chili in mine for a bit of flavorful heat. Betty Brown - great job!
Reviewed on Oct. 03, 2012 by corpuscissy
Loved this recipe. It is similar to one I make except we use chile powder and Ranch Style Beans together. No broth just diced tomatoes and juice. Funny all the controversy about the name. I'm from S. Texas and have travelled as well. No food is made the same at any one restaurant, or anyone's home. I've ordered a taquito and was given a "breakfast burrito ". It was the same ingredients. I've ordered Mexican food in Nebraska with similar names, and it was not like Mexican food from S. Texas. But still delicious ! Show some love folks !
Reviewed on Oct. 03, 2012 by Bobcap
It was good but I like lots more chile powder and only a certain brand that isn't bitter and I like hot chiles in it but good base to start with.
It was good but I like lots more chile powder and only a certain brand that isn't bitter and I like hot chiles in it but good base to start with
Reviewed on Oct. 03, 2012 by Bleugerman
Very good recipe. I love this chili. Excellent recipe!
Reviewed on Oct. 03, 2012 by ladymaverick
DEFINITION - Chili is a stew-like soup made entirely with meat, chiles, or chili powder (or both) and according to what region of the United States that you live in, it can also include beans. "Con carne" means "with meat." You people who knocked this entry down without even trying it are not very nice. I have been all over this world and have tried all kinds of foods made a thousand different ways. Our favorite chili has taco seasoning in it instead of chili powder. It's all in the way that ingredients come together for taste. So come down off your pedestal where the rest of us live before judging us. My deepest thanks to the person who submitted this recipe. I sincerely hope you ignore the small-minded who can only travel the narrow roads. This world traveler enjoys the differences in our world and I look forward to much more!!
Reviewed on Oct. 03, 2012 by dpmom55
I forgot so say beans are controversial as far as true Texas chili is concerned, but I prefer to have beans in my chili.
THIS IS TRULY TEXAS CHILI! NO TOMATOES IN TEXAS CHILI!!!!! The only thing I would do differently and it's only it I have it on hand is to corn flour instead of regular flour. Even if you don't use it, it's still great. Make some cornbread in your cast iron skillet to go with it :)
Reviewed on Oct. 03, 2012 by WooWooWoobie
True Texas chili has NO beans in it.
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