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Texas chilli

Prep time20 min
Cook time3 h
Serves4–6
DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

Serves 4

Meat

  • 1 kg beef chuck, hand-cut into 1 cm cubes

Chilli Paste (The Heart)

  • 2 ancho
  • 2 guajillo
  • 1 pasilla
  • 1 chipotle
  • hot water (for soaking)

Spice Core

  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp Mexican oregano
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne (optional)
  • salt

Body

  • 1 tbsp tomato paste (minimal)
  • 750 ml beef stock

Thickener

  • 1 tbsp masa harina + water slurry

Method

  1. Toast dried chillies → soak 20 min → blend into paste.
  2. Brown beef aggressively in batches.
  3. Add chilli paste → cook until dark and fragrant.
  4. Add spices → bloom.
  5. Add stock → very low simmer.
  6. Simmer 2–3 hours uncovered.
  7. Add masa slurry in last 20 minutes.
  8. Rest 30 minutes before serving.