Ingredients
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3 tablespoons bacon drippings
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2 large onions, chopped
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8 pounds beef stew meat, or coarse ground chili beef
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4 tablespoons ground red chile pepper
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4 tablespoons mild chili powder
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5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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1 tablespoon ground cumin
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¼ cup sweet Hungarian paprika
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1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
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3 (10 ounce) cans tomato sauce
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3 cups water
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1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
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¼ cup dried parsley (Optional)
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1 fresh jalapeño peppers
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2 tablespoons salt
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1 cup masa harina flour
Directions
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Melt bacon drippings in a large, heavy pot over medium heat. Cook and stir onions in hot drippings until translucent.
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Combine beef, red chile pepper, chili powder, garlic, and cumin in a large bowl. Add to onions in the pot. Cook and stir until meat is crumbly and evenly browned (very browned, not just gray), about 30 minutes. Sprinkle in Hungarian paprika and oregano.
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Pour in tomato sauce, water, tomato paste, parsley, jalapeño peppers, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour. During cooking you may squeeze the jalapeño peppers as it softens against the sides of the pot to release more heat if desired.
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Stir in masa harina. Cook and stir until desired consistency is achieved, about 30 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings.
Cook’s Note
True Texans do not add beans to their chili, but my husband loves them. In Step 3, add as many drained and rinsed pinto beans as you wish. I add 2 cans, but shhhhhh, don't tell my Daddy!
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 512 | Calories |
| 36g | Fat |
| 12g | Carbs |
| 35g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 20 | |
| Calories 512 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 36g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat 14g | 72% |
| Cholesterol 122mg | 41% |
| Sodium 1106mg | 48% |
| Total Carbohydrate 12g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 11% |
| Total Sugars 4g | |
| Protein 35g | 71% |
| Vitamin C 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium 49mg | 4% |
| Iron 6mg | 31% |
| Potassium 886mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
