Receta Chilis Chili Recipe – Orignal
Did you know Chilis chili recipe was the foundation for this famous restaurant chain a time ago. Their recipe changed, but this was the recipe they used to pass out as their original recipe.
I was recently researching recipes for my column at Parade Community Table, when I came a across for a couple of blog posts about someone who loved Chili’s original chili, and he was upset that they changed their recipe. Now I know that Chili’s used to make most everything in the restaurant, and now it is made in a central location and sent out to Chili’s. Yes, they still cook some things there like hamburgers, steaks, and other items. Many restaurants follow this practice so you always get food that is consistent across their restaurants.
I remember going to Chili’s many years ago and getting a hearty thick bowl of chili that tastes amazing. I don’t go there as much any longer, but I know that while I was loving their endless soup and salad lunch combo, it wasn’t quite the same as it used to be. Drewcipher knew why, and received a copy of their old recipe.
For my fellow Texans’, you will love this chili, it has no beans. This is a thick rich chili that is very hearty. If you wanted to thin this chili out, I would add more water, this chili may be too thick, and too spicy for some. I think it is perfect, and wouldn’t touch a thing. I love that this recipe has you cook the onions in a different pan than the chili. I think this adds a nice layer of flavor to the onions. It also keeps their texture much more defined. I am a fan of cooking the onions separately and I will do this going forward now. Now this recipe isn’t to “copycat” their current version, but an older one, one that I think is much more flavorful than this current version. I hope you enjoy it.
Chilis Original Chili Recipe
Enjoy this Chilis Chili recipe once again. Don't miss out on this classic chili recipe.
Ingredients
- Chili Spice Blend
- 1/2 cup chili powder
- 1/8 cup salt (you can reduce if desired)
- 1/8 cup ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper - add more if desired
- Chili Ingredients
- 4 pounds ground chuck - ground for chili
- 3 1/4 cups water
- 16 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon masa harina
Instructions
In a small bowl combine the chili spice ingredients, mix thoroughly.
Heat a 6 quart stock pot over medium heat. Place meat into stock pot and cook until the meat is browned. Drain if desired. While meat is browning combine chili spice mix, 3 1/4 cups of water, and tomato sauce in the bowl. Stir until well blended. Add chili seasoning liquid to the browned meat. Stir well, and bring to a boil.
Saute onions in 1 tablespoon of cooking oil over medium heat in a skillet until the onions are translucent. Add the onions to the chili. Reduce the chili to low and simmer for one hour stirring every 15 minutes.
About Stephanie
I recreate your favorite restaurant recipes, so you can prepare these dishes at home. I help you cook dinner, and serve up dishes you know your family will love. You can find most of the ingredients for all of the recipes in your local grocery store.
Stephanie is the author of CopyKat.com's Dining Out in the Home, and CopyKat.com's Dining Out in the Home 2.