Question ID: 2000-472-0-1-2-4
Recipe Description
Melt the bacon drippings in a large stock pot over medium heat.
Bacon drippings are a staple here in Texas. They make everything better except for maybe coffee and fruit salad.
If you don't have bacon drippings you can use vegetable oil but your chili won't be as good as it could be.
When the bacon drippings are melted add your meat.
Brown the meat evenly and then drain off the excess grease.
Add the onions and garlic. Stir frequently and cook until the onions are translucent.
Add the remaining ingredients and stir well.
The amount and kind of chili powder you add is entirely up to you. We tend to like a lot of heat here in Texas so I usually go with 4 or 5 tablespoons of hot chili powder along with 1 or 2 tablespoons of mild chili powder.
Allow the mixture to come to a boil and then reduce the heat so that the chili simmers. Allow the chili to simmer uncovered for 1 hour stirring occasionally.
You can eat the chili as soon as it is done but to be honest it is much better the next day after the flavors have had a chance to mellow and meld.
You can eat the chili as it is with perhaps beans and cornbread, Yankee style over spaghetti or perhaps as another classic Texas dish - Frito Pie! Just pour the chili over Fritos and cheddar cheese.
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