Texas-Style Beef Chili

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Toast chiles briefly in a dry pan, soak in hot water 20 minutes, then drain and blend with 250 ml stock.

2. 02

   Step 2

   Brown beef in oil in batches and remove.

3. 03

   Step 3

   Soften onion in the same pot for 8 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, oregano and tomato paste for 1 minute.

4. 04

   Step 4

   Return beef with chile puree, remaining stock and salt. Cover and simmer gently 2 hours until beef is tender.

5. 05

   Step 5

   Mix masa harina with 40 ml water, stir into chili and simmer 10 minutes to thicken.