B166ER's TEXAS CHILI
1 1/2 lbs of ground chuck(hamburger meat)
1 small tomato( or can of rotel diced tomatoes and chillis)
1/2 small onion
2 or 3 garlic cloves
2 or 3 jalapenos(seeds removed)
1 poblano pepper
8 oz can of diced green chiles
Chili powder
Onion powder
Garlic powder
Cumin
Cayenne pepper(just a big pinch)
Salt and pepper
First thing for a good chili is to brown the meat and grill,char or roast the tomato, jalapenos,
poblano,onions and garlic.
I actually make a couple patties with the ground meat and brown them real good like almost blackened on both sides like for a hamburger.
I never measure the spices just use the same amount every time.
After you brown the beef,pour off any excess grease or oil.Turn the fire on low and add the chili powder,cayenne,cumin,garlic and onion powders to the meat and low simmer for about
10-15 min.Then add the chopped or diced charred tomato, jalepenos,poblano,onions and the can of green chiles.Add enough water to cover by at least an inch.
I add half of a beef bouillon cube
Cover with a lid then let it simmer for at least 6 hours stirring occasionally.After 6 hours i use a potato masher and mash it all up(like hotdog chili)or you can leave it chunky.Salt to desired saltiness and pepper to taste.
Use masa,flour or cornstarch(i make a little slurry with flour)to thicken it up a little and simmer it for another 30-45 minutes.DONE!