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Texas Jail Chili (Circa 1950

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This American main features Beef suet -- ground, Coarsely ground beef, Cloves -- minced, Paprika, Chili powder. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction, a pleasant kick of heat. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6
Calories: 777.0
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This American main features Beef suet -- ground, Coarsely ground beef, Cloves -- minced, Paprika, Chili powder. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction, a pleasant kick of heat. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 1/2 pound Beef suet -- ground
  • 2 pound Coarsely ground beef
  • 3 Garlic Cloves -- minced
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon Paprika
  • 3 tablespoon Chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon Cumin seeds
  • 1 tablespoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon White pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Ground dried sweet chile
Directions
  1. 1
    Pods 3 c Water Texas prison chili got its good reputation from Sheriff Smoot Schmid's truly fine recipe for the Dallas County Jail.
  2. 2
    Recently, however, a Texas prison chili contest was won by Huntsville Penitentiary with a godawful recipe that called for twice as much cumin as chili powder and "2 handfuls" of monosodium glutamate.
  3. 3
    In Texas, this is called crime deterrence.
  4. 4
    Dallas County Chili Fry suet in a heavy kettle.
  5. 5
    Add meat, finely diced garlic and seasonings; cover.
  6. 6
    Cook slowly for four hours, stirring occasionally.
  7. 7
    Add the water and continue cooking until the chili has thickened slightly, about one hour.
  8. 8
    Serve plain or mixed with equal portion of cooked pink or red beans

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 777.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 45.9g71%
Saturated Fat 17.5g88%
Cholesterol 222.8mg75%
Sodium 15094.7mg629%
Total Carbohydrate 10.8g4%
Dietary Fiber 6.7g27%
Sugars 1.6g
Protein 77.3g155%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: 1950, american, beef, chile, chili, circa, cloves, coarsely, cumin, dried, frying, ground, jail, main, minced, paprika, pepper, powder, salt, seeds
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