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Jailhouse Chili (Dallas County Style)

Jailhouse Chili (Dallas County Style)

Recipe Details

Author Meat Church
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours

Summary

A deep, beef-forward Texas bowl of red enriched with corn tortillas and lit with the clean, smoky heat of chiles de arbol—hearty, bold, and irresistibly savory.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil about 1 cup of water and pour over the dried chiles de arbol in a bowl; let steep for 10 minutes until softened, then finely chop and set aside.

  2. 2

    Cut the chuck roast into 1/2-inch chunks, trimming most excess fat; season evenly with 1.5 T Meat Church Blanco.

  3. 3

    Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add the beef tallow.

  4. 4

    Brown the seasoned chuck in 3 batches without overcrowding; transfer browned meat to a bowl and reserve.

  5. 5

    Add the chopped onions to the pot without removing the fond; sauté over medium heat for about 6 minutes until browned.

  6. 6

    Stir in the minced garlic, chopped chiles de arbol, and Meat Church Texas Chili Seasoning; cook about 2 minutes until fragrant.

  7. 7

    Return the beef and any accumulated juices to the Dutch oven.

  8. 8

    Add the beef broth and the chopped corn tortillas; bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer.

  9. 9

    Simmer for about 3 hours, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has reduced and the chili has thickened.

  10. 10

    Use a large spoon to break up any larger pieces of meat; it should be very tender and starting to fall apart.

  11. 11

    Garnish as desired and serve.

Ingredients

  • 2 T beef tallow
  • 3 lb chuck roast (cut into 1/2-inch chunks; excess fat trimmed)
  • 2 white onions (chopped)
  • 6 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 6 c beef broth
  • 5 dried chiles de arbol (soaked and finely chopped)
  • 8 corn tortillas (6-inch) (chopped)
  • 1.5 T Meat Church Blanco
  • 3 T Meat Church Texas Chili Seasoning
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