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Steak Chili Recipe with Stew Meat - Perrys Plate
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Here Are Our Six Secret Ingredients for the Best Chili
- Canned Puréed Pumpkin. You already use this to make pumpkin-infused quick breads and waffles, but did you know you can add it to chili too? ...
- Cocoa Powder. ...
- Coffee. ...
- Maple Syrup. ...
- Pepperoncinis (Plus Liquid) ...
- Root Beer.
Texas Chili - Chuck. Most chili lovers will tell you that this is the ideal cut of meat for stew and chili. Chuck is initially a very tough cut of beef, but when you consider the fact chuck is highly marbled, it turns out this is perfect for the low-and-slow way to cook the perfect Texas chili.
Additional Depth of Flavor. Ingredients like tomato paste, cinnamon, coffee and liquid smoke can all add flavor hints that will make your chili cook-off entry unique. Roast your vegetables and use broth or beer instead of water for even more flavor in your pot.
When making chili, former Southern Living Test Kitchen Director, Robby Melvin, recommends using a mix of ground chuck and ground sirloin. It's the best of both worlds, he says. You get a balanced lean-to-fat ratio from the chuck and the hearty, beefy leanness from the sirloin.
Elevate your chili recipe by adding an extra layer of flavor. Cocoa powder, bacon, cinnamon, ground coffee and tomato paste will all add a rich sweet & salty flavors that are sure to surprise and delight.