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Daddy's 'If They'da had This at the Alamo we would'ha WON!' Texas Chili

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"My Daddy, 'born and bred' in Texas, came up with this recipe and the name for it. It took some convincing, but I got him to allow me to share the recipe. We love it and hope you do to. Enjoy!!"
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This recipe has been rated 28 times with an average star rating of 4.3
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  2 Hrs
READY IN  2 Hrs 30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3 tablespoons bacon drippings
  • 2 large onions, chopped
  • 8 pounds beef stew meat, or coarse ground chili beef
  • 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 4 tablespoons ground red chile pepper
  • 4 tablespoons mild chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 cup sweet Hungarian paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
  • 3 (10 ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 1/4 cup dried parsley (optional)
  • 1 fresh jalapeno peppers
  • 1 cup masa harina flour

What to Drink?
Wine Zinfandel
Cocktail Oro Mojito

DIRECTIONS

  1. Melt the bacon drippings in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until they are translucent.
  2. Combine the beef with the garlic, ground chile, chili powder and cumin. Add this meat-and-spices to the onions in the pot. Break up any meat that sticks together as you cook, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes, until meat is evenly browned (very browned, not just gray). Sprinkle in Hungarian paprika and oregano.
  3. Pour in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, salt, parsley and jalapeno. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour. NOTE: True Texans DO NOT add beans to their chili, but my husband loves them, so this is the point where you can add as many cans of drained and rinsed pinto beans as you wish (I add 2 cans, but shhhhhh don't tell my Daddy!!!).
  4. During cooking you may squeeze the jalapeno as it softens against the sides of the pot to release more heat if desired.
  5. Mix in the masa harina, and cook while stirring for 30 minutes longer, or until desired consistency is achieved. Taste and adjust seasonings.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.29 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2005 by Anne Cole 
This was amazing! It had a wonderful smoky flavor- not too tomatoey. I made it with stew meat... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.29 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2006 by annalee888 
I researched chili recipies on this site and found this one that I especially liked. We were... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.29 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2008 by NALLARD 
I've always heard that when having a party, never try a new recipe. Well, I'm glad I went out... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.29 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2007 by giraffebait 
Excellent! I followed the recipe exactly, only I made it for 5 servings instead of 20 (2 lbs... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.29 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2007 by SB2323 
Yum! Nice and spicy, but not over the top. Great flavor. One of the best chilis I've had. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.29 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2009 by James 
I wasn't too impressed with this at all. I thought it was overly spicy and greasy. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.29 star rating.
Reviewed on May 25, 2008 by helanajean 
This is an excelent chili. I didn't do anything different to it but just eat it. I believe if... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.29 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2008 by peski 
I've never cooked a chili before, but thought this one looked good for an entry into our... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.29 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2005 by Colsen 
Used Chili meat...yuck, won't do that again. Overall, my family just didn't like it. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.29 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2007 by STEGELER 
This was pretty good. My husband and kiddos really liked it. I started it out in my electric... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Daddy's 'If They'da had This at the Alamo we would'ha WON!' Texas Chili

Servings Per Recipe: 20

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 540

  • Total Fat: 38.1g
  • Cholesterol: 124mg
  • Sodium: 1152mg
  • Total Carbs: 13.5g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 3.8g
  • Protein: 35.5g

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