Lady Bird Johnson's Pedernales River Chili
Updated Feb. 18, 2021
- Total Time
- 1 hour 10 minutes
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Ingredients
- 4pounds ground beef
- 1large onion, chopped
- 2garlic cloves, minced
- 1teaspoon dried oregano
- 1teaspoon ground cumin
- 2tablespoons chili powder, or to taste
- 1½cups canned tomatoes, cut up
- 2 to 6dashes hot sauce, or to taste
- Salt to taste
Nutritional analysis per serving (12 servings)
399 calories; 31 grams fat; 12 grams saturated fat; 2 grams trans fat; 13 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 3 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 1 gram sugars; 27 grams protein; 456 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Cook the meat, onion and garlic in a Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring, until lightly browned. Stir in the oregano, cumin, chile powder, tomatoes, hot sauce, salt and 2 cups hot water. Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer, covered, for about 1 hour, skimming off the fat as it cooks.
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Didn’t have enough chili flavor for us, nor was it thick enough. I added a small can of tomato paste and a heaping tablespoon of Better Than Bouillon Chili Base, plus a little a garlic salt. That did the trick. I expect it’ll be even better tomorrow!
Note that this is the recipe as given on the recipe card in the LJB Library, so...
when I use brisket, it must be cooked separately, slow and long. I use a rub during this stage similar to the spices in the recipe, and marinate the brisket overnight before cookin it for 8-12 hours. Then, I essentially follow the traditional recipe adapted for an Instapot Dutch oven, replacing the oil but sear 4 strips of bacon which I remove and use the bacon grease to cook the onion and garlic before adding the brisket, bacon and other ingredients,following the recipe .
Best chili ever!
Four pounds of beef and only two tablespoons of chili powder, double it at least, depends on the brand of chili powder Similarly, bump it up to a tablespoon of oregano and cumin Thicken with massa