Texas Beef Brisket Chili
Texas Beef Brisket Chili is a flavorful Mexican Mexican Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Place chiles in medium bowl.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPlace chiles in medium bowl.
Pour enough boiling water over to cover.
Soak until chiles soften, at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Sauté bacon in heavy large oven-proof pot over medium-high heat until beginning to brown.
Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
Sprinkle beef all over with coarse salt and pepper.
Add to pot; stir to coat.
Drain chiles, reserving soaking liquid.
Place chiles in blender.
Add 1 cup soaking liquid, garlic, chili powder, cumin seeds, oregano, coriander, and 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt; blend to puree, adding more soaking liquid by 1/4 cupfuls if very thick.
Pour puree over brisket in pot.
Add tomatoes with juices, beer, green chiles, and cilantro stems.
Stir to coat evenly.
Bring chili to simmer.
Cover and place in oven.
Cook 2 hours.
Uncover and cook until beef is almost tender, about 1 hour.
Add squash; stir to coat.
Roast uncovered until beef and squash are tender, adding more soaking liquid if needed to keep meat covered, about 45 minutes longer.
Season chili to taste with salt and pepper.
Tilt pot and spoon off any fat from surface of sauce.
DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead.
Cool 1 hour.
Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and keep chilled.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.