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Smoky Texas Chili

Smoky Texas Chili
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Enjoy hearty Smoky Texas Chili packed with flavor! Perfect for gatherings or meal prep. Try this delicious recipe today!

Ingredients

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  • 4 lbs. beef chuck roast, smoked, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 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 beef chuck roast at 250°F for about 8 hours until tender.
  2. In a Dutch oven, sauté diced onion and red bell pepper in vegetable oil until soft.
  3. Stir in the spices and cook briefly before adding the smoked beef, poblano peppers, beef stock, and crushed tomatoes; season to taste.
  4. Simmer for about 40 minutes while preparing the dumpling batter.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling mixture into the simmering chili and cover; cook until firm (about 20 minutes).
  6. Serve hot with optional garnishes like cheese or herbs.

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