Chili/Texas Bowl of Red kinda night...

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Wow...the rain and cool weather makes me hungry for a bowl of red!!!

Last night I cooked up a batch and let it set up/marinade in the fridge overnight. For some reason I like to let chili sit in the fridge(12-24hrs) before I plow into it.

Thought I'd try a "Terlingua Championship" recipe.

Cindy Reed of Houston, Texas, made history by winning two consecutive championship titles in 1992 and 1993 at the Terlingua International Chili Championship. Cindy is the only person to hold this honor.

Step 1
2 lbs - beef chuck tender cut into 3/8" cubes
1 tsp - cooking oil
1 tbsp - dark chili powder
2 tsp - granulated garlic
In a three quart heavy saucepan, add the above ingredients while browning the meat.

Step 2
1 - 8 oz can of tomato sauce
1 - 14-1/2 oz can of beef broth
1 tsp - chicken bouillon granules
1 tsp - jalapeno powder
1 tbsp - onion powder
2 tsp - garlic powder
1/2 tsp - red pepper
1 tsp - white pepper
16 oz - spring water
1 tbsp - dark chili powder
2 - serrano peppers
1/2 tsp - salt
Combine seasonings and add to beef mixture. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 1-1/2 hours. Float 2 serrano peppers.

Step 3
1 tbsp - paprika
1 pkg - Sazon seasoning (msg)
1 tsp - onion powder
1 tsp - garlic powder
1/2 tsp - white pepper
5 tbsp - medium and dark chili powders

Combine seasonings and add to beef mixture. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. You may add water or beef broth for consistency. Remove serrano peppers when they become soft.

Step 4
2 tsp - cumin
1/8 tsp - salt
Add above ingredients and simmer for 10 minutes.

Gonna try it tonight at or around 6:30 ish. No cornbread with this one, want it solo.

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Beer is cold and the chili is warm.....:sunbath:
 

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Thanks, always looking for new recipes. Reading though the ingredients makes me want to have some right now.
 

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This may be heresy, but I've always preferred my chili to be made with ground beef/turkey. The spices seem to be spot on for a great recipe, though. Thanks for the info!
 

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This is one I used to make way back in my younger days. The recipe was given to me by an old man that was supposedly a friend of the guy that won with this recipe.

This chili took first prize at the Chili Appreciation Society International Cookoff in Terlingua, Texas in 1977.


Buzzard's Breath Chili

Ready in: 2 Hrs 5 Min

Category: Beef, Chili

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons lard, butter or bacon drippings

2 large onions, coarsely chopped

8 pounds beef chuck or round, coarse chili grind

5 cloves garlic, finely chopped

5 tablespoons, plus 1 teaspoon ground hot red chile

5 tablespoons, plus 1 teaspoon ground mild red chile

1 tablespoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon dried oregano (preferably Mexican oregano)


3 8-ounce cans tomato sauce

3 cups water

2 tablespoons salt

parsley (optional)

1 cup masa harina (corn flour)

Preparation:

Melt the lard, butter or drippings in a large heavy pot over medium heat.

Add the onions and cook until they are translucent.

Combine the beef with the garlic, ground chile, cumin and oregano. Add this meat-and-spice mixture to the onions in the pot.

Break up any lumps with a fork and cook, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes, until meat is evenly browned.

Add the tomato sauce, water, salt and optional parsley.

Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour.

Stir in the masa harina to achieve the desired consistency.

Cook 10 minutes longer, stirring.

Taste and adjust seasonings.
 
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