Authentic 1840 Texas Chili Recette

Journey back in time with this authentic 1840s Texas chili recipe! Inspired by Governor Ann Richards' account of Jim Perry's XIT Ranch cooking methods, this recipe captures the essence of a true cattle drive chili. Imagine the rich flavors developing slowly over a chuckwagon fire! While incredibly simple, using readily available ingredients of that era, the longer it simmers, the more delicious it becomes. This recipe uses hearty, fatty cuts of beef, roughly chopped, reflecting the realities of a cattle drive. While the original recipe might have been sparse, we've added suggestions for vegetables – as would likely have occurred when cattle drives passed settlements – to enhance the flavor as time went on. No refrigeration needed, just low and slow cooking for an unforgettable taste of history! Perfect for chili cook-offs or a hearty weeknight meal.

Préparation 20 min

Cuisson 140 min

Calories 1692 kcal

Protéines 39g

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Adaptée de Food.com, puis testée et standardisée par Forktionary.

Ingrédients pour Authentic 1840 Texas Chili

2 lbs beef sirloin, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons bacon fat
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 large onions, chopped
1/2 cup chili powder
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
4 cups beef broth
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans or kidney beans, rinsed and drained (optional)

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Comment préparer Authentic 1840 Texas Chili

In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the roughly chopped beef over medium-high heat. Remove the beef and set aside.
Add the onion and garlic to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute more, stirring constantly.
Return the beef to the pot. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 2 hours, or up to 4 hours for a deeper flavor.
If using beans, add them during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed before serving. Enjoy your taste of Texas history!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

Fat

370g

Carbs

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Combien de temps faut-il pour préparer Authentic 1840 Texas Chili ?

Authentic 1840 Texas Chili prend environ 160 minutes du début à la fin — environ 20 minutes de préparation et 140 minutes de cuisson.

Combien de calories contient Authentic 1840 Texas Chili ?

Authentic 1840 Texas Chili contient environ 1692 calories par portion, avec environ 39 g de protéines, 2 g de glucides et 270 g de lipides.

De quels ingrédients ai-je besoin pour Authentic 1840 Texas Chili ?

Les principaux ingrédients de Authentic 1840 Texas Chili sont Beef, Fat, Garlic Cloves, Onion, Chili Powder, 2 tablespoons ground cumin. Consultez la liste complète avec les quantités ci-dessus.