Texas Chili

Name: Texas Chili
Ingredients: 6 oz. beef suet, coarsely chopped; 3 lb. trimmed beef chuck, cut into ½-in. pieces; 6 tbsp. chili powder; 4 large garlic cloves, peeled and minced; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup masa harina; 4 cups beef stock or low-sodium beef broth, warm; 3 tbsp. white vinegar; Cayenne pepper; Chopped cilantro, for garnish; Tabasco, for serving; Thinly sliced scallions, for garnish; Saltines, for serving; Sour cream, for serving

Instructions

Because it must make an impact in just one bite, competition chili is often too rich and salty for plain eating. We prefer this recipe from Carter Rochelle, a native Houstonian and chili connoisseur.

Updated at: Thu, 20 Feb 2025 23:50:49 GMT