Food & Drink
Chris Shepherd’s Texas Chili
You can’t do better than a batch of the good stuff

photo: Julie Soefer
Ingredients
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2 lb. ground beef
1 yellow onion, diced
2 tbsp. paprika
2 tbsp. dark chili powder
2 tsp. ground cumin
2 tsp. onion powder
2 tsp. garlic power
2 tsp. cayenne pepper
2 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. black pepper
1 (8-oz) can tomato paste
1/2 gallon beef stock or water
2 tbsp. Maseca or other masa de harina
Garnishes
Shredded cheddar cheese
Sour cream
Pickled jalapeño slices
Diced red onion
Preparation
In a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat, sauté beef with onions until browned, 5-10 minutes. Add all other ingredients and bring mixture to a simmer. Cook for at least 30 minutes. Add garnishes and serve with hot cornbread.
Recipe by Chris Shepherd of Underbelly and One Fifth in Houston, Texas
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