Chili con Carne (Texas Red)
All-meat, no-bean Texas chili made with chunks of beef and a pure dried chile paste.
Why It Works
Using whole dried chiles instead of commercial chili powder gives a deeper, more complex flavor; masa harina thickens the sauce and adds corn flavor; no beans lets the beef shine.
Key Ingredients
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