Paula Deen Texas Chili Recipe
Do you crave a warm bowl of comfort? This Paula Deen Texas Chili Recipe is exactly what you need.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs GROUND CHUCK
- 1 lb HOT BULK SAUSAGE
- 3 medium ONIONS
- 4 cloves GARLIC
- 1/4 cup CHILI POWDER
- 2 tbsp ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR
- 1 tbsp SUGAR
- 1 tbsp DRIED OREGANO
- 2 cans WHOLE TOMATOES
- 2 cans CHILI BEANS
- 1 tsp SALT
Instructions
Step 1:
- Place your large skillet on the stove top. Turn the heat to a medium-high setting. Add the ground chuck and the hot sausage.
Step 2:
- Cook the meat until it is completely brown. Stir it often with your wooden spoon. Break the meat into very small pieces.
Step 3:
- Drain all the grease from the skillet carefully. Move the meat to your large Dutch oven. This keeps the chili from feeling too heavy.
Step 4:
- Add the chopped onions and garlic to the pot. Stir in the red or green bell peppers now. Cook until the vegetables are very soft.
Step 5:
- Sprinkle the chili powder and flour over the meat. Add the sugar, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir well for about one minute total.
Step 6:
- Pour in the diced tomatoes with all their juice. Add the chili beans into the pot as well. Stir everything until it is very well combined.
Step 7:
- Bring the mixture to a very light boil. Turn the heat down to a low simmer. Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid.
Step 8:
- Let the chili simmer for one full hour. Stir it every fifteen minutes to prevent sticking. The flavors will blend together very perfectly now.
Notes
- Use lean meat to avoid a greasy film on top.
- Simmer for at least one hour for the best taste.
- Add a splash of beef broth if too thick.
- Top with cheddar cheese for a creamy finish today.
- Do not drain the beans for a thicker sauce.
- Use fresh garlic for a much better aroma.
- Taste the chili before serving to check the salt.
- Keep the heat low so the bottom does not burn.
- Add extra chili powder if you want more heat.
- Make it a day early for even better flavor.