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Smoky Texas Chili

Smoky Texas Chili
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Enjoy a hearty bowl of Smoky Texas Chili packed with flavor! Perfect for gatherings or meal prep—try this recipe today!

Ingredients

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  • 4 lbs beef chuck roast
  • 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
  • ¼ cup dark chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 Tbsp cumin
  • 1 Tbsp fine black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 roasted poblanos, coarsely chopped
  • 1 qt beef stock
  • 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tsp Mexican oregano
  • 1 tsp beef base
  • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Optional: Kosher salt to taste
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ cup honey or ½ cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ¼ –½ cup shredded sharp cheddar
  • 1 small jalapeño, finely diced

Instructions

  1. Smoke the trimmed beef chuck roast at 250°F for about eight hours until tender.
  2. After smoking, let it rest before cutting into cubes.
  3. Sauté diced onions and red peppers in vegetable oil until fragrant.
  4. Stir in spices, then add smoked beef and deglaze with stock and tomatoes.
  5. Simmer for about 40 minutes while preparing cheddar jalapeño dumplings.
  6. Fold the dumpling batter into the simmering chili and cook until fluffy.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with cheese or cilantro if desired.

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