Red Texas Chili Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Chilies

   Remove stems and seeds from the dried red chilies. Soak them in hot water for about 30 minutes until softened. Drain and blend into a paste with a little water.

2. 2

   Cook the Brisket

   In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add cubed brisket, season with salt and pepper, and brown on all sides.

3. 3

   Add Aromatics

   Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot, cooking until the onion is translucent.

4. 4

   Combine Ingredients

   Stir in the chili paste, canned tomatoes, beef broth, cumin, and chili powder. Bring to a simmer.

5. 5

   Simmer the Chili

   Reduce heat to low and let the chili simmer for at least 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally until the brisket is tender.

6. 6

   Prepare the Cornbread

   Preheat the oven according to the cornbread mix instructions. Combine cornbread mix, egg, and milk in a bowl until just mixed. Pour into a greased baking dish.

7. 7

   Bake Cornbread

   Bake cornbread according to package instructions until golden brown.

8. 8

   Serve

   Ladle the chili into bowls and serve hot with cornbread on the side.