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Tex-Mex Chili

Name: Tex-Mex Chili
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 3 oz dried chili peppers; 1 medium onion; 3 cloves garlic; 1 tsp cumin; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 2 cups beef broth; to taste salt; to taste black pepper

Tex-Mex Chili is a hearty stew that combines the robust flavors of chili peppers, beef, and spices, emblematic of the fusion between Texan and Mexican culinary traditions. It is cherished for its warming depth and versatility, often served with cornbread or tortillas, reflecting the cultural blend of the American Southwest.

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Tex-Mex70%

Indigenous30%

Ingredients

ground beef
1 lb
dried chili peppers
3 oz
onion
1 medium
garlic
3 cloves
cumin
1 tsp
tomato paste
2 tbsp
beef broth
2 cups
salt
to taste
black pepper
to taste

Method

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Origin Story

Originating in Texas during the 19th century, Tex-Mex Chili evolved as a popular dish among cowboys and settlers, blending indigenous chili pepper use with European meat stewing techniques.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Tex-Mex70%

ingredients+techniques

Indigenous30%

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Techniques

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