John Gambills Texas Chili Recipes

TEXAS BEEF CHILI WITH POBLANOS AND BEER

Steps:

• In a 12-inch skillet, heat 2 Tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and saute until softened, translucent and starting to brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the poblanos or green bell peppers, reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally until the poblanos soften, another 8 to 10 minutes. If the pan seems a little dry, add a little more olive oil. Add the garlic and 1 teaspoon salt and saute for another 5 minutes. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large, heavy Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the beef cubes until browned and crusty on two sides, working in batches to avoid crowding the pan. Transfer to a bowl. Again, if the pan seems dry, add a little oil.
• Once the beef is seared and set aside, add the onions and peppers to the pan, along with the bay leaves, cinnamon sticks chile powders, cumin and cloves and cook, stirring until the spices coat the vegetables and are fragrant, 15 to 30 seconds. Slowly add the beer while scraping the pan bottom with a wooden spoon to dissolve the coating of spices. Simmer until the beer is reduced by half and the mixture has thickened slightly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the beef, along with any accumulated juices, and the beef broth. Bring to a simmer and then reduce heat to medium low. Simmer, partially covered for 3 hours, stirring occasionally. Discard the cinnamon sticks and the bay leaves.
• If not serving immediately, chill overnight. The next day, skim any fat from the top before reheating.
• To serve, heat the chili gently. Using a slotted spoon, transfer about 2 cups of the beef cubes to a plate and using two forks, shred the meat and return to the pot. Taste and adjust salt if necessary. Heat the beans in a bowl in the microwave. Arrange the beans, chopped red onion, tomatoes, cilantro and sour cream in small bowls to serve as garnishes with the chili.

CHILI (REAL TEXAS CHILI)

Steps:

• The sausage used for this recipe is pork country style like Jimmy Dean or Owens roll etcetera.
• Brown meat and onion together in a large 12 inch skillet and drain well. For even lower fat rinse meat with hot water, drain and place back in skillet.
• Add remaining ingredients into a mixing bowl then stir in 8 ounces of water mixing well, now blend well in with meat and onion mixture.
• Simmer 30 minutes. You can simmer for hours if you want, just stir every 30 minutes.
• Chow down.
• This is great by itself or to make nachos, top cheese enchiladas, frito pie, quite good rolled in a flour tortilla with cheddar etc -- .

AWARD WINNING TEXAS CHILI

Steps:

• Brown ground sirloin and drain.
• Add beef and chicken broth and tomato sauce to meat and bring to a boil.
• Add first spices 2 tsp granulated onion,1/2 tsp cayenne, 2 tsp Wylers beef granules, 1/4 tsp salt, 2 tsp Wylers chicken granules, 1 tbsp light chili powder, 2 tbsp dark chili powder.
• Cover and cook 1 hour.
• After 1 hour add:2 tsp ground cumin, 2 tsp granulated garlic, 2 tbsp dark chili powder, 1 tbsp light chili powder, 1 packet sazon goya (found on Mexican food aisle).
• Adjust liquid with remainder of chicken broth, if necessary.
• Cover and cook 30 minutes
• After 2nd spice dump and 30 minutes add:1 tbsp dark chili powder, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/4 tsp granulated garlic, 1/4 tsp cayenne, 1/4 tsp brown sugar.
• Reduce heat to a slow boil.
• Cook 10 minutes.
• Adjust salt, cayenne, and light chili powder to taste.

TEXAS CHILI

Steps:

• Toast the cumin seeds for 10 minutes at 375º and set aside.
• (I use my toaster oven for this step).
• In a 6 quart kettle saute the bacon until clear.
• Add meat, onions, garlic& jalapenos; cook& stir on high heat until browned.
• When meat is brown and onions are clear add the rest of the ingredients, mashing up the tomatoes by hand.
• Simmer 1 hour.
• Correct seasonings.

TEXAS CHILI - REAL MADE-FROM-SCRATCH

Steps:

• **A lot of the measurements are to taste.**.
• Heat a large Dutch oven with some E.V. Olive Oil. Once hot, reduce heat to medium high & sauté garlic & onions until fragrant & slightly brown.
• Add meat & brown.
• Slowly add all of the liquids: V-8 Juice, Chicken Stock, dissolved Beef Bouillon, Liquid Smoke, Molasses, & Worcestershire Sauce.
• Mix well.
• Reduce heat to low & simmer for 5 -10 minutes.
• Add tomatoes.
• Add the spices: Chili Powder, Salt, Pepper, Cayenne, Cumin, & Allspice.
• Cover Dutch oven & simmer for 30 minutes.
• Add remaining ingredients.
• Continue simmering until chili becomes thick & hearty (about an hour or more).
• Be sure to taste throughout cooking process & feel free to add to the chili.
• If chili becomes too salty, chop a potato into 8 large chunks & place into chili. The potatoes will absorb the extra salt.
• Serve chili in bowls and dress with a fine layer of grated cheddar cheese, a dollop (spoonful) of sour cream, and serve with crackers.