Texas Chili

This is the best chili you will ever eat.  Maybe I shouldn't say that.  People get competitive when it comes to chili.  But seriously, this is the only recipe I ever make.  It's the best.  I originally got the recipe from my mom, so it's been around for years now.  And once you make it, you'll never use another chili recipe again.  I know there's at least one of you out there who just said, "Them's fightin' words", under your breath.

Here's the recipe with my notes:

Texas Chili
Printable Recipe

Ingredients:

1/4 C veggie oil
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 lg yellow onions, chopped (about 6 cups)
1 jalapeno, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
4 lbs chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes (you can get away with less if need be)
1/2 C chili powder
1 12oz can beer
1 tsp cumin
3 dashes tobasco
1 7oz can diced green chilies
1 14oz can diced tomatoes
1 15oz can tomato sauce
1 C water
2 15oz cans pinto or kidney beans, rinsed and drained
Salt and Pepper to taste

Optional condiments:

Sliced jalapenos, diced onion, green onion, cilantro, sour cream, Fritos, shredded cheese, salsa, hot sauce 

Directions:

Toss meat with chili powder and brown in oil over medium-high heat.  

You'll need to do this in batches so you don't crowd the pan.

Remove and set aside.

Deglaze pan with beer.

 

Meanwhile, heat more oil in a large pot or dutch oven.

Add green pepper, onion, jalapeno, garlic, and celery.

Cook just until softened, about 7 minutes.

Add meat and beer to veggies.

Add everything else, EXCEPT BEANS, and cook uncovered for 2 hours, adding more water if it gets too thick.

Add beans during the last 1/2 hour of cooking.

Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Serve topped with optional condiments.

And when I say optional, I mean you MUST use the Fritos, if nothing else.

Here's dinner in my bowl:

Best damn chili this side of Texas.  :o)