How to Make Texas Style slow cooked chili recipe

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Make Texas Style slow cooked chili recipe

The original Chili or first chili that we know of was made in Texas in the 1700's With the colonists of course the recipes change a lot through times it was said that the first variations were made of Mexican spices, chopped buffalo, and wild peppers that grow in the area. They are called 'Chiliquitas' which, means 'little chiles' or 'small peppers.' And with times and how they change the variations also have to accompany the way our eating has changed, But with this knowledge we do find that Texas is the starting point of a stew that millions of pounds are consumed every year in the Midwestern United States. Imagine that!!

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

1 1/2 lb boneless round steak, cut 1 inch thick
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
2 (15-oz) cans pinto or black beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 cups sliced onions
2 tbs chili powder
1 tbs dried basil, crushed
3 (14 1/2-oz) cans diced tomatoes with chili peppers
1 (6oz) can tomato paste with garlic

Step 1

Cut beef into 1 inch pieces. In a large skillet cook half the beef in hot oil over medium high heat until browned, stirring occasionally.
Step 2

In a 4- to 6- quart crockery cooker layer meat, beans and onions. Sprinkle with chili powder and basil.
Step 3

In a large mixing bowl stir together undrained tomatoes and tomato paste. Pour over mixture in the crockery cooker. Cover; cook on low heat setting for 7 to 9 hours until beef is tender.