Texas Chili - Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Texas Chili

Recipe courtesy of 24th Street Cafe

Show: Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives | Episode: Sweet, Savory and Saucy

Total: 5 hr

Active: 3 hr

Yield: 6 to 7 servings

Level: Easy

Ingredients

Chile Sauce:

5 California chiles

5 guajillo chiles

5 pasilla chiles

5 cloves garlic

1/4 cup fresh oregano leaves

Stewed Tomatoes:

2 pounds heirloom tomatoes

Chili Spices:

1 cup oatmeal

1/4 cup ground cumin

1/4 cup paprika

1 teaspoon sea salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Chili:

3 pounds ground beef chuck

1 pound ground beef top round

1 onion, chopped

7 cloves garlic, diced

Directions

Special equipment: an immersion blender

For the chile sauce: Cover the California

chiles, guajillo chiles and pasilla chiles

with water in a medium saucepan and

soak for 2 hours. Add the garlic and

simmer until tender, about 30 minutes.

Blend small batches at a time in blender,

adding some fresh oregano each time.

Strain through a medium-mesh strainer.

For the stewed tomatoes: Simmer the heirloom tomatoes whole in a large

uncovered pot over medium heat until they are broken down and have released

some of their liquid, about 45 minutes. Let cool slightly and then puree with an

immersion blender.

For the chili spices: Combine the oatmeal, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper,

cayenne pepper and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Set aside.

For the chili: Preheat the oven to 350 degree F. Mix together the chuck, top round,

onion and garlic in a Dutch oven. Cook in the oven, stirring occasionally, until

brown.

Add the chili spices to the ground beef mixture and cook 20 minutes more. Then

add the stewed tomatoes and chile sauce. Cook until an instant-read thermometer

register 160 degrees F, about 1 hour.

Recipe courtesy of 24th Street Cafe, Bakersfield, CA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlLy6ITYjZI