Cowboy Chili (Easy Texas Red Chili)

Cowboy Chili (Easy Texas Red Chili)

Thick and hearty Cowboy Chili, also known as Texas Red Chili, is a meaty chili without beans or tomatoes. It is sure to stick to your ribs and satisfy any meat lover.   

Ingredients

• 3 lbs beef chuck roast, trimmed of excess fat and cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 6 Tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp ground black pepper
• 2 c water, (more if necessary)
• 6 Tbsp Masa Harina, (or cornmeal)

Instructions

• In a heavy bottomed soup pot (preferably cast iron) brown the beef cubes over medium high heat, 2-3 minutes.
• Add the onion and garlic and sauté until the onions have softened, 3-5 minutes.
• Stir in the chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Add the water and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer, covered, for 3-4 hours, until the beef is incredibly tender and the chili is thick. (Check the chili occasionally and add more water if it looks too dry.)
• Just before serving, mix in the Masa Harina slowly, stirring to let any excess moisture be absorbed, creating a nice, thick chili.
• Serve with cornbread or sourdough bread.