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Wick Fowler's Authentic Texas Chili

Name: Wick Fowler's Authentic Texas Chili
Total time: PT1.5H
Yield: 6-8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 lbs coarse-ground beef chuck; 2 tbsp cooking oil; 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp oregano; 1 tsp cumin; 2 tbsp chili powder; 1 tsp cayenne; 1 tsp paprika; Salt and pepper; Water as needed

The legendary chili from Wick Fowler — twice winner of the Terlingua International Chili Championship. No beans, no tomatoes, just prime beef and a powerhouse blend of dried chiles and spices.

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By Wick Fowler · Food.com ↗

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1.5h

Cook Time

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Ground Beef

Protein

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Texas

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Ingredients

3 lbs coarse-ground beef chuckAmazon ↗

2 tbsp cooking oilAmazon ↗

1 can (8 oz) tomato sauceAmazon ↗

2 garlic cloves, mincedAmazon ↗

1 tsp oreganoAmazon ↗

1 tsp cuminAmazon ↗

2 tbsp chili powderAmazon ↗

1 tsp cayenneAmazon ↗

1 tsp paprikaAmazon ↗

Salt and pepperAmazon ↗

Water as neededAmazon ↗

Steps

Brown beef in oil in a large pot, drain excess fat

Add garlic and cook 2 minutes

Stir in tomato sauce and 1 cup water

Add all spices: chili powder, cumin, cayenne, paprika, oregano

Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer

Cook uncovered 45 minutes, adding water to keep moist

Taste and adjust heat level, serve with saltines and cold beer

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