"Chili concocted outside of Texas is usually a weak, apologetic imitation of the real thing. One of the first things I do when I get home to Texas is to have a bowl of red. There is simply nothing better."
Serves 12
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Ingredients:
- 4 pounds ground beef
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 3 tablespoon Ancho chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon corn meal
- Salt to taste
Preparation:
- In a Dutch oven, on medium heat, brown the ground beef and onion until meat is lightly browned.
- Add chili powder, garlic, oregano, cumin, tomatoes, cayenne, salt, corn meal, and water. Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 1 hour. Remove from heat. Skim off any grease that come to the surface before serving.
