This historic 1918 recipe for Walker’s Red Hot Chile Con Carne delivers authentic Texas heat and hearty flavor. Made with tender beef chunks, rich beef suet, and pungent minced onion, it relies on Walker’s Mexene chili powder for its signature kick. The result is a robust, savory stew with a thick, flavorful gravy perfect for ladling over noodles or beans. Ideal for cold evenings or when you crave a comforting, protein-packed main course, this dish captures the essence of early 20th-century American cooking. Simple ingredients combined with slow boiling create a deep, satisfying meal that pairs beautifully with cornbread or simple vegetables.
Walker’S Red Hot Chile Con Carne (1918
Description
This historic 1918 recipe for Walker's Red Hot Chile Con Carne delivers authentic Texas heat and hearty flavor. Made with tender beef chunks, rich beef suet, and pungent minced onion, it relies on Walker's Mexene chili powder for its signature kick. The result is a robust, savory stew with a thick, flavorful gravy perfect for ladling over noodles or beans. Ideal for cold evenings or when you crave a comforting, protein-packed main course, this dish captures the essence of early 20th-century American cooking. Simple ingredients combined with slow boiling create a deep, satisfying meal that pairs beautifully with cornbread or simple vegetables.Ingredients
Directions
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Heat a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
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Add the ground beef suet to the pot and allow it to render down into liquid fat.
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Add the small pieces of beef to the rendered suet and brown on all sides.
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Stir in the minced onion and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
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Add the chili powder and stir to coat the meat and onion, cooking for 1 minute to toast the spices.
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Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a boil.
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Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the beef is thoroughly cooked and tender, approximately 1 to 1.5 hours.
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Serve hot, optionally with cooked red kidney beans on the side or stirred in.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 354.7kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 21.3g33%
- Saturated Fat 8.5g43%
- Cholesterol 110.7mg37%
- Sodium 102.2mg5%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 36.9g74%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
