How to Make Texas Chili (Award Winning Homemade Recipe)

[@chrisstieben3580]

I wanted to express my gratitude. I am a terrible cook. Nothing I attempt even comes close to the vision in my head regardless of how much I plan and prepare. I continually fail at even the most basic of things regarding cooking and I am discouraged at every turn. But something about this video gave me confidence that I could execute this one. So, I watched it over and over and began purchasing my ingredients list (including OG and WOW). I then watched several more times and wrote out the ingredients list and most importantly, the order of operation. Today I made this chili, and it was the first thing that I’ve ever made that my daughter liked. It gave me a sense of pride to be able to make a meal that my daughter actually enjoyed. She commented that if she had a terrible day at school and came home to a bowl of this, it would make it all better. Thank you again!

[@PalaszewskiFamily]

This is so sweet. Keep cooking!

[@MiddlemistOne]

So proud of you for not giving up with something you really want to do and become proficient in when faced with adversity where you don't have a natural talent in. You inspire me to do the same. Good job!

[@Sararizzles]

How are you doing now and have you delved into any more recipes? Remember you're not a failure when it comes to cooking, it's a skill that can be improved - I'm trying to do the same. And you nailed this recipe so that's one to add to your success list!

[@TheKyledstokes]

Nice one! Proud of you!

[@dylannaenzo9737]

What a sweet thing to say about your chili. Your daughter seems to be a very sweet person. Keep watching YT Videos about cooking. I have been doing it for years, and now I make things I never would have thought of, without YT. Good luck. Use the chili as a topping to cheese/onion enchaladas. Use the chili to make Frito Pie..... a sort of Mexican Lazagna. Then learn an Italian Gravy.... use it for everything, too... lazagna, spagetti, veal parmazan.... and just for dipping.

[@JasonM-b8y]

My boys 14 and 12 used this recipe added a few dried chilies and fresh poblano peppers and won’t first place at our churches chili cook off. Excellent flavor.

[@Potz_Portalz]

Thats amazing

[@jerrylong1079]

I rarely comment on KZbin videos however, I made your chili today adding 4 arbol chilies. This was by far the best chili I've made, thank you, sir.

[@ArnieTex]

Great to hear!

[@cfibb]

@@ArnieTexCan you use a crockpot for the main cooking stage of this recipe?

[@miguelangelmorenoramirez8574]

@@cfibbnoo

[@MorteTheSkull]

@@cfibb if you were to use a crockpot, I'd recommend not adding nearly as much water, as it's not really going to cook down or reduce the same way it would on a stovetop.

[@notahotshot]

​@@cfibb Yes, you can use a crockpot to simmer your chili. I do not understand why someone would think that one method of heating a pot would make any difference compared to another method of heating a pot.

[@Xllsnakjhshskks]

Respect. As a Texan currently living in London a good chilli is hard to find. This chilli brought me back, exactly what I was looking for. Much love from the U.K. big dawg

[@wo8394]

lol I bet. Good chili is even hard to find in cali

[@zenkyu8135]

My guy, Chilli is a british classic. You haven't been looking very hard 🤣

[@JJShankles]

I love a cooking channel that starts with the ingredients then shows the process! Makes it so much easier to follow!

[@andrewlawrence5299]

Exactly what I was thinking. Thanks!

[@SandraPavlasek]

Arnie, my husband made this chili for a chili cook off at his work and took home First place! This is by far the best chili we’ve ever had💯! We enjoy watching your videos and learning your tricks.

[@ArnieTex]

❤ Love it, thanks for the feedback

[@nemesisbreakz]

I made this on Saturday and the chili was the best I've ever had. It was even better today. I made it exactly the way you instructed and with your seasonings. It was a big hit with the family and this will be my go to recipe for years to come. Thank you!

[@Hasio-Maszkietnik]

Interesting how some dishes taste better after staying for 1 day in the pot

[@popsnela3851]

Yeah nice to hear ima try it too he'll yeah

[@PoseidonProxy13.]

I love how he always encourages people make it your own and there is no “right way” only the way you enjoy

[@rogerhuber3133]

Arnie is a great cook and he's so friendly and funny too.

[@rogerhuber3133]

Looks great as usual, Arnie! I married a Texas lady and lived in Texas for 40+ years so I understand the aversion to beans in chili but I'm from Maryland and chili up there uses kidney beans or we just call it sauce! Only thing we ever argued about in 46 years of married life! LOL She's passed away now so when I do chili I always grab beans to add.

[@MrDoneboy]

Me too! And I am a native Texan!

[@bs7747]

New Mexican here...and I simply can't call it "chili" without beans and wheat berries!!😁 (Side note; I'm so sorry for your loss, but I'm happy that you got to enjoy 46 lovely years of chili strife with your wife!) 💖

[@magicalmystery1964]

I love beans in my chili, but I also like it without. It really depends on the recipe. If you’re doing something along the chili Colorado or chile verde variety, then no beans. My basic rule of thumb is if I use ground beef I add beans if I use a roast cubed up, like stew meat, I don’t.

[@LRon-ef7ni]

Sorry to hear that. If you ever made chili from scratch, you should take a bite without beans, just for her.

[@rogerhuber3133]

@@LRon-ef7ni I ALWAYS make chili from scratch. I ate a can of Wolf Brand chili once and it proved it must be homemade!

[@hicosta1052]

April 17, 2024 - I lived in Corpus for 20 yrs.....now I live in the East Coast. I miss the food from Texas.....SO MUCH....The Mexican food here can never compair to the Mexicsn food in Texss. Thank you for sharing your recipes.. I Love you and your Mom working together.... Thank you for taking me back to South Texas.

[@WWVA-hp8sy]

Mexican food in corpus is the best! I’ve been all over the U.S…nothing like a breakfast taquitos from Corpus❤!

[@William_KPorter]

Reminds me of when my wife, kids and I visited South Carolina a few years ago and we went to a Mexican restaurant and all sat there and said “what the hell was that?” 😂 we are from Texas and it’s just flat out different

[@KissMyConverseFool]

mexican food outside of texas is like oil outside of texas: it's out there you just have to dig harder.

[@kerrygeoghegan]

perfect timing, i was volunteered by my mother to bring a huge pot of chili to my family's holiday party! now i can really impress. thank you!

[@ArnieTex]

Let me know what you all think. tnx

[@theirishambassador]

this is my go to recipe for chili now. the first time i made this i brought some to work for my co-workers to try and they were over the moon with how good it was. thanks arnie!

[@h.collier3544]

Ain't no right way, ain't no wrong way. Just make it your way. Words to live by!

[@cishansen4162]

the Mirepoix is the absolute secret. I add dark cooking chocolate, worshuisher sauce, flower and brown sugar and a few other herbs, but this is my staple chili recipes. Big love from Australia. Thank you so much for this recipe Arnie. Always get people around the office asking 'What's that wonderful smell."

[@magicalmystery1964]

One suggestion. After your cook the onions and peppers, add your entire spice mix to the pan and bloom the spices for a couple minutes. It really enhances and deepens the flavor as well as imparting a smokiness to it.

[@ArnieTex]

This is true, yes

[@kurbannepesov5996]

Or in my case I decided to keep the juices and fat rendered from the minced meat in a separate pot. So while it was still hot, I set it on heat and added all the spices there. Downside of this solution - kitchen quickly got filled with mouthwatering aromas :)

[@ladyonthelake8866]

This is how my abuela taught me. You gotta bloom them spices ya'll!

[@marcianomarquez607]

If his chili is winning awards he doesn't need to change a thing

[@blahbleh5671]

Indians call it tempering

[@antomano5623]

AIN'T NO RIGHT WAY. AIN'T NO WRONG WAY. AS LONG AS IT COMES OUT DELICIOUS IS WHAT COUNTS.

[@casebz]

Have never had a bowl of Texas style chili in my life. This is going to change after watching your recipe. Got a mix of heat and no-heat fans in my fam as well so will make sure I have all the fixings to go with it. Thank you!

[@hawtnsweet]

I've been on YT searching for over 2 hours. I've finally found the version of chilli that sits right with me. Thank you Sir.

[@chrish4130]

My mouth doesn't usually water when I watch a cooking show, but when it does, I am usually watching Arnie Tex!!!!!

[@ArnieTex]

🤣

[@ArnieTex]

😁

[@chrish4130]

@@yep5689 Rest assured sir it's the food.

[@yep5689]

@@chrish4130 hey bro I know SIR but just playing around what is life if someone can’t have a laugh or 2 it will be deleted bro don’t want anyone getting offended thanks for being a good person and not cussing me for fnnn with you

[@chrish4130]

@@yep5689 I was not offended at all! No need to delete, I was Joking myself.

[@matthewpocock4824]

Australia here. I see there are many, many chilli recipes on KZbin. I just had to find one from a Latino chef! He got the chilli in his veins!

[@SeanEShay]

Chef tip - 7:36 if you need to get grease off of the top of a chilli/soup, put a pan/pot in the freezer until it gets super cold and use the bottom of it to “pull” the grease up. The grease will solidify and stick to the cold metal. Trying out your recipe tonight, bud. Thanks for sharing!

[@Legs555]

why remove grease ? wtf dude, its all flavor

[@SeanEShay]

@@Legs555what a ridiculous thing to say. No one wants a bowl of anything with a shiny layer of grease across the top.

[@Legs555]

@@SeanEShay yes they do, me included 😋

[@SeanEShay]

@@Legs555 that’s fair, to each their own. I learned that move while working in fine dining (it’s more of an “Oh shit, the new guy didn’t drain the beef, fix it before chef sees!’).

[@Legs555]

@@SeanEShay 👍🏼😁

[@YsigoSiendoelReydeCorazones]

🏆 Thank you for posting this secret Award Winning Chili Recipe, I used it during the Chiefs Superbowl party with 13 other entries and I won 1st Place. MUCHAS GRACIAS! 🎉 🏆

[@joso5654]

I tell ya, Arnie, I've had a go-to recipe I've been using for ~20 years now...but this? I'm breaking with tradition and giving this one a shot! Looks amazing!!!

[@danh1206]

Arnie, I just made this chili actually still cooking. But I down sized it a bit and used bison instead of ground beef. The house smells amazing... and dinner will be served in about an hour... thanks for sharing I think this will be a good bowl Texas Red

[@myjourney3229]

I grew up eating chili and have been working on my own recipe for years. Im always tweaking and improving the recipe and I can tell this video has some knowledge in it. I can’t wait to impart some of these techniques into my pot.

[@budsouth1789]

My wife’s family live in the valley I grew up in Houston and this chili looks fire!!!! Also my mother in law sends us San Manuel chorizo up here in Colorado… Love your channel!!!

[@my5ks48]

I’m teaching Texas history to a group of teenagers soon. I’ll be cooking this for them as the state dish Thank you Sir

[@bubblexofficial]

That's amazing, good luck with that, Texas is magical

[@hicosta1052]

Thanks!

[@ArnieTex]

Thank you so much! Cheers my friend

[@brianduncan8276]

I made your chili last weekend and it is definitely an award winning recipe! The best chili I've ever had. I'm making it again tomorrow. Thank you for sharing this!

[@sheeplestrafer9413]

Bro! Delivery was epic! Well done and thank you for sharing with us! Looks amazing!

[@zaphods2ndhead193]

Love the "Chili Dance". I have to say, I have tried many, many chili recipes but I will be trying this one next. No time like winter for some great chili.

[@ArnieTex]

Sounds great!

[@revelationtek3]

I use Manteca with the beef and vegetables. I'm not sure if that is traditional but it seems to work. Also I reserve some beef broth to mix with the masa and tajin for added flavor. Also i use cornbread to help with the heat that I like but when the others don't.

[@NewBeginningNewCreation]

Finally got around to making this chili last night. I really regret waiting so long to make it. Hands down the best chili I've ever made and will probably only be making this chili from now on. Definitely see why it's "award winning", thanks for sharing this recipe Arnie!!

[@FSMface]

THIS is how I've always made chili!! Including the beans LAST! Amazing!

[@jstar1000]

I don't put any tomato products in my Chili but I also use Mexican red chili sauce that you make from dried chilis along with come chili powder. There really isn't a wrong way to make chili.

[@keylightsystems]

This is the 5th time making this recipe. The mirepoix is great. The whole family loves it.

[@87jeep-yj67]

Unbelievable, love this channel. I recently been using different types of chili powder to make chili. Last batch I used New Mexico Chili and Guajillo Chili powders. It does seem to really make a difference. I didn’t realize there were so many types.

[@sublimegirl1]

Arnieeeee!!!! The “ay güey, ‘ ta caliente” wrapped up the video for me with so much joy and laughter after a delicious recipe video. Perfect combo. Thank youuuuu!!

[@davidward1259]

Great looking chili there Arnie! And I love the Arnie Dance of approval at the end of each dish!

[@mariameldalobo5132]

My family wanted Chili for dinner and being Filipina I had no idea to make it. So I scrolled down KZbin and I started following step by step the recipe. I adjusted the ingredients according to South Indian palate and it turned out so delicious. My South Indian hubby loved it do with my kids. Thanks for posting the recipe. Btw I grind the veggies and added in the beef to make it looks like curry lol…

[@leonardmilcin7798]

Tip for browning the meat, put it on the pan and DON'T TOUCH IT until it browns. If you touch it, it releases water and then boils. Once it browns on the bottom, use sharp metal spatula to scrape it off, and throw it in the pot, then repeat with next batch. Stainless steel pan is the best choice here because you want stuff to stick and brown and use sharp utensils.

[@CalvinsWorldNews]

100% The best lesson with cooking meat is "leave it alone until it browns!" - Resist the temptation and stop turning meat every 20 seconds, if you have a steak then leave it the heck alone for 3 minutes, so you can get a good bark on the outside of it.

[@leonardmilcin7798]

@@CalvinsWorldNews To be perfectly fair, my favourite steak cooking method is to constantly move the steak around hot pan and flip it every 30s. That said, the pan is usually very hot and the steak is the only thing on the pan. The point of moving the steak is to use entire surface of the pan, otherwise the middle is colder with steak on it and the outer parts are hotter with fat smoking on it. Flipping the steak constantly makes for more even internal temperature so that you can have more of the steak cooked perfectly. That said, steak is special, other meats you want to leave the heck alone for a moment.

[@CalvinsWorldNews]

A thick pan helps avoid that issue. I have an expensive ceramic one though thick cast iron works best from what I hear. I also tend to have some rosemary and garlics sizzling away in the melted butter, then you can use a spoon to slosh it over the top of the steaks to get a real even and flavourful cook. Also helps to buy cuts that fit 2 to the pan

[@iFruit96]

Are you saying don’t break it up into tiny pieces first?

[@sooz9433]

​@@iFruit96It is all right to break it up when it's raw, but then leave it alone once it starts cooking.

[@TheSaxetcity]

I have been enjoying many of your videos lately! I thought your chili recipe looked very delicious and I may try adding some of your ingriedients and cooking methods to my regular chili making regime. Also, I’m native Texan and I say, make it how you want, who cares if others think beans shouldn’t be in it. I’ve made it all kinds of ways and most of the time I prefer having beans in with my chili. Thanks for all the great videos!

[@kathulemerald8000]

Mario's cousin just chillin, cooking up some amazing food.(Kidding of course!) This recipe looks really good, will definitely try it out!

[@sooz9433]

I realize that there are many who say that true chili doesn't contain beans. Having said that I will add, over my 70 + years I have eaten chili all over the Country and only once have I seen it served or even offered without beans. Sure some of those restaurants were fast food ( Steak N Shake offered w/o beans) restaurants but a great number weren't. I'm just making a statement, no judgment. Dad's family from all over Texas and Mom's from Arkansas and their folks all used beans as well. Thanks for an awesome recipe!❤

[@johnsteinhaus6390]

This is the best Chili I have ever had. Love It !! Thank you! My son just kept saying wow..wow..wow ! :)

[@ArnieTex]

Glad you liked it!!

[@danielwadopian5399]

I live in South Florida and have eaten my share of Cuban pork and smoked pulled pork. I followed your recipe including the sauce. This was the BEST pork I've eaten. Thanks

[@chrismajor986]

Great recipes and entertainment, does it get any better. I followed Arnie’s guide to Smoked Turkey this past Thanksgiving, total success. Time was spot on and the bird was so juicy. Everyone loved it, thanks Arnie. Blessings from Central Texas.

[@CaptAnarchy]

Discovered WOW watching your sombrero fajita recipe, best stuff ever, we put it in just about everything these days!

[@IanBrandonAnderson4]

Another certified banger from Arnie. We went with beef broth and it was the best chili we've made! Thanks Arnie!

[@matthewhamblin5327]

Love watching this man cook. I'm not a chili fan but I may give it a go just seeing how he likes them.

[@apg0014]

Currently making this recipe. Perfect for this weather👌🏻 coming to you from McAllen Tx!

[@coreyrunyon7678]

"POW and WOW!... Yum yum yum!" A new favorite! I hope to bring the same enthusiasm you do to my own cooking. Will no doubt add lots of flavor.

[@Jonathan-gj1rl]

I’m Texan too and I also gotta have the beans when I’m making chili at home. In my experience a lot of people here do prefer it that way

[@fivestar8337]

Looks really good. I always put my onion, garlic and half the seasoning in as I brown the ground beef.

[@obiwanda]

Looks great! I prefer TX "bowl of red" style myself. This still has tomatoes, but at least there's no beans in this one!

[@martinraboy5971]

I just made this recipe today. It was a fun process and really foolproof. Won't be the last time I make this. Thank you.

[@ArnieTex]

Glad you liked it

[@DOC6.7]

Love the chili dance! Looks amazing. High of -8 here in MN. I could really go for some chili! Thanks for the video!

[@zimmy1958]

-6 at our house Brr

[@mikekokomomike]

Got down to -10 F North Central Indiana this morning only up to -5 at noon and wind howling

[@DOC6.7]

Kinda hard to thumbs up these temps! On the bright side we have a new chili recipe to warm things up! 😂

[@zimmy1958]

@@mikekokomomike I am from the same area

[@tjdinfl]

I bet it is delicious! My wife is from Texas. She touted for a couple years how Texas chili doesn’t have beans. You know, how all Texans snobbishly do haha. Don’t get me wrong, it is very good! But, it is not chili without beans, it’s just hamburger sauce. I cooked my version of chili for her one time. She said, that’s the best chili I’ve ever had, but it shouldn’t have beans in it 😆. I thought the whole thing about no beans was weird since all Mexican and TexMex food has beans. Whatever. I’m just proud as can be that a Texas girl said this Florida Cracker’s chili was the best she’s ever had. I’m glad to see you at least add a few pintos at the end. Love your videos!

[@papajeff5486]

Nice mantra, “Ain’t no right way. Ain’t no wrong way”. Excellent presentation of exceptional chili.

[@TheMusickdude]

Made it tonight for dinner and it was PHENOMENAL. PLEASE share more recipes!!!!!!!!!

[@heresy_fnord]

Pro move adding the beans after for taste. That made my day. Will make.

[@milodontstop6881]

I LOVE THIS DUDES PICO DE GAYO

[@josephquinton990]

This smells so good.i didn't have your pit masters seasoning so I use a different brand of salt,pepper and garlic season blend.😋

[@davidkimball4415]

This looks amazing. I’m intrigued by the masa. And the salsa verde, I’ve never thought of that before! I’ll have to try that next time I make chili.

[@David_Talks.]

Native Texan whose lives all over the us and won chili cooks anytime I’ve entered up north. This was almost identical to what we’ve done since I was a little kid 👏 👏 bien hecho

[@DarkStar666]

Little pro-tip, at the end you have several ways to balance out the flavors: salt, sugar, vinegar Make a little bowl, add a drop of vinegar let that stir in and taste, is it better or worse? Once you learn what it tastes like before and after you’ll be able to tell just from taste. A touch of vinegar adds some “brightness” to meaty dishes. If you don’t like it, don’t add it. Do the same with sugar (I use brown sugar). Use a tester to try adding just a touch, it softens some of the more bitter flavors. Just maybe a tsp in the whole batch, not making it sweet. Same for salt and you can use a little MSG also. You can also try adding coffee, or chocolate, or other flavors. All work really well in chili. Again, just small amounts. Finally I’d encourage you to try boiling dried chilies and running it through a blender and using that liquid instead of chili powder. Pre-ground chili powder doesn’t tend to be as flavorful.

[@galanie]

I'm an old Texan from south Texas and that, my friends, is Chili. Keep your beans out of my chili!! Everyone from everywhere not even remotely close to Mexico thinking chili is supposed to have beans in it.. you're wrong. Beans are only used when you dont' have enough meat to feed everyone and no, whole kernel corn doesn't go in there either. I admit, I have used my homemade refried beans in chili before to thicken it and I do like it, but I don't want to actually see beans in there. Unlike Taco Bell, this man knows what a chalupa is too lol. Yep ima subscribe.

[@HunterS.Catson]

Calm down

[@damned_1]

My mama will love this! We grew up on Gebhardts and also New Mexico red which is what we used our entire lives. Sometimes separated and sometimes combined, it depends on the dish and thank for sharing bc this is the perfect weather for chili and it looks delicious! 🤤

[@bryanblanks1714]

Your videos are so real I can smell the food through KZbin! Chili, caldo Reyes! Wow! Delicious!

[@TheLynnsepeda]

The dance after the taste test always confirms how good it is.

[@gilbertlizama8448]

i just finished my own take on a pot of chili with a few methods changed here and there, and its banger. absolute best chili ive ever had/made.

[@bs7747]

I only discovered you a few days ago--but you'd think that I would've learned by now, to NOT WATCH WHEN I'M HUNGRY!! This looks SO good!! 🤤 (Side note; does your mama have a good refried bean recipe to share with us? Because my beans make my ancestors cry...🤣)

[@rundoetx]

He does have a good refried bean recipe in another video and its great.

[@JL-fc1th]

Watching this makes me drool that I'm seeing myself eating those with rice. Love to try this.

[@kshepard52]

Use chuck steak and some pork sausage, not ground beef. Cut into bite-size pieces and brown in a skillet with olive oil. Use sweet onion (diced big), red bell peppers (cut into pieces as long as your thumb and wide as two fingers) and a couple big jalapeños (minus the seeds). Brown vegetables in big pot with olive oil. Add a cup (or more) of cheap Chablis. Once that cooks down, add bone broth (no water) and meat. Add Carrol Shelby's Chilispice kit (comes in a little brown box). Sprinkle with Masa Harina (corn flour) to thicken. No beans, no tomato, no cheese. Simmer for 2 hrs. The most difficult part, is stopping eating.

[@electricfil]

Don't cook with wine you wouldn't drink by itself. I'm hoping you don't drink cheap chablis.😜

[@anthonybirch6291]

Im always looking for new recipes when it comes to chili. Ive got one that is pretty good but its not great. So i like to try new things and use aspects of it to improve my own. But the way this looks it may flat out replace the one ive been making. Man does it look good.

[@yutehube4468]

Kudos to this guy for deliberately overcooking 5% or 10% of the meat "burning" it to add flavour, this is an important part! Watching even more of the video I have realized, this guy has probably done this 1,000 times before, he knows what he's doing and decided OK let's make a video for KZbin. Honestly these are the cooking videos we all should pay attention to. I only know this guy knows his stuff from looking at endless recipes myself and trying so many techniques making mostly Bolognese sauces, but also turning them into chilli sauces which I prefer, although the main base is the authentic ragu Bolognese, just with chilli added and wholegrain rice instead of pasta. That wholegrain rice isn't for health benefits - maybe it's more healthy than white, maybe not, there's an endless debate about that - but that's not the reason I use it. The reason to use wholegrain rice is, it creates a far better chilli than using white rice! Try it and you'll know what I mean, but also, make your chilli very hot... as spicy as you can personally tolerate. This is also something I'd never skimp on. The chilli should be extremely spicy. At first you can't tolerate it, but keep adding more spice each time and over time, you will know what I mean about it having to be very hot, or else it's not really a proper chilli.

[@packrat9433]

Chili piquin or chiltipin (2 different relatives) are the best for me. I grow chiltipins. They are very hardy if you don't love them too much. They like abuse, neglect, and poor dirt.

[@donmyers2953]

I too rarly comment, however; having offered that I made the chili today step by step only adding a little more of the dry ingredients. The end result were fantastic. Best homemade chili I've ever had, excellent.

[@makotohigashi9311]

I tried your recipe to the T..😔 Im never gonna love chilli any other way. This was amazing!!😁 I'm definitely cooking this again!!!

[@ArnieTex]

Glad you liked it!!

[@zc2922]

ALWAYS cook my beans into the chili. It adds so much flavor

[@timothymartin5793]

I absolutely have to try your recipe! Have you ever grilled your burger over charcoal, then made chili with it? That's how I make mine and the charcoal infused flavor of the burger takes chili to an entirely different level.

[@ArnieTex]

Not yet!

[@kaos702lv]

Still a classic recipe!!! Never fails for amazing Texas chili!!!!

[@PalaszewskiFamily]

I'm making your bean recipe now. This chili is next. I love beans with chili, so I was going to add them after, just like you. I didn't know there was controversy to chili. Love the way you teach and your fun spirit! Your food always helps my appetite! 💖

[@hansbaeker9769]

Depending on the purpose of the chili, I either want beans or I don't want beans. If I'm eating a bowl of chili, I like it with beans. If I'm making a frito pie or a chili dog, I prefer it without beans. That said, I've had some surprisingly good chili dogs that had beans in the chili. Anyone who gripes about the presence of or absence of beans in chili is welcome to make their own the way they like it. I think that this nonsense of beans don't have chili is the result of some snot-nosed 20's something city clickers who think that because the chili cookoffs forbid beans, it is not proper to put beans in chili. The reality is that in Texas, many like beans, many don't like beans, and many are very happy to have chili whether or not it has beans. Some years ago, i was talking to some local old-time ranchers and mentioned that some people claim that if it has beans, it is no longer chili. They were completely puzzled by that. They had been eating chili all of their lives, sometimes with beans and sometimes without beans and saw nothing wrong with either. They had also raised more cattle over their lifetime than those city slickers griping about beans have seen in their lives. By the way, one of these ranchers told me a funny story a few months ago about when they were in high school back in the 1950s. One day after school, several of them went out to practice bulldogging on some cattle that were a couple of miles from the school. After a while, the owner drove up in his pickup and stopped and watched. They didn't have permission to be there but went ahead and tried to brazen through. The owner sat in his pickup and watched for a few minutes, then got out and said "Boys, you are doing it wrong. Here's how you do it." He then showed them how to do a better job bulldogging cattle. They all, owner and high school boys, stayed out there until dark having a good time bulldogging cattle. Most of those high school boys went on to become ranchers themselves, some quite large ranchers.

[@madelinegreen8932]

Made this for my husband. I don’t normally comment, but he asked me to. Hands down the best chili we have ever had. 🙌

[@abhijnanroy5256]

Am I the only one here who think that you looks like our childhood hero Mario ???

[@val3470]

Okay so I made your chili today for Sunday football and I added all the ingredients you used. I have to say it was so delicious my whole family loved it..

[@MrMegaFredZeppelin]

Hey Arnie😃Your Texas Chili looks really delicious😋Perfect for a cold winter day👍🏻Merry Christmas to you and yours🎅🏻🤶🏻🎄ROCK ON!!!!!!!🤘🏻🤙🏻✌🏻

[@ArnieTex]

TY, Merry Christmas

[@taylorchenault6406]

This chili is speaking my language! ❤ I cannot wait for my husband to cook this soon.

[@MrIowahawks77]

The dance made the video. Love it

[@johnmcgowanireland695]

I got a batch cooking right now! I didn't have Roma tomatoes, so I threw in a can of fire roasted diced tomatoes with garlic. The only other change is the addition of 1 grilled Tri-tip and cut into nice squares and added it to the pot.

[@kailexx1962]

This is a fantastic recipe as is. I did make a couple slight modifications (which people in central/south Texas might find helpful). - I used HEB chili powder instead of Fiesta (same color & cheaper). - The Gebhardt chili powder can be found at Walmart (HEB doesn't carry it) - I added 2 teaspoonfuls of Smoked Chipotle powder in addition to all the other spices - I used sun-dried tomato paste instead of regular tomato paste - I used poblano pepper instead of green bell pepper (in both the mirepoix and the initial pepper sauté) - The mirepoix mix I used was 1/3 cup poblano pepper, 1/3 cup carrot and 2/3 cup onion. - I added a 27 oz. can of rinsed pinto beans (I know, I know) - For toppings I also used green onions and very thinly sliced fresh jalapenos - Note: The Roma tomatoes take a while to cook down. Be patient. It helps to cover with a lid at this point. If it starts to go dry, add a little water. Ya'll enjoy.

[@DaddyDRock]

Chili like all soups have so many variations available. Mine is a 6 hour cook, mainly because I use only herbs instead of blends. Like a true stew. Y’all keep cooking.

[@aaroncook5928]

I'll add that I purchased Gebhardt chili powder at HEB in central texas this past week... i only comment this just in case some folks give up on HEB. May be local or they started carrying it since this comment.

[@packrat9433]

HEB carries a San Antonio chili spice blend in their bulk spice section (larger HEBs). I buy it 2 cups at a time. It is excellent and inexpensive. Also, their fancy cumin in bulk is dirt cheap and the best that I have ever had.

[@sharendonnelly7770]

Not sacrilegious! That was an awesome chili! Five stars, Arnie!

[@shawnm1144]

i have never understood the hate for putting beans in chili. Beans make everything better!

[@Nexus9]

Old Granpa saying goes: "Beans, Beans good for your heart. The more you eat, the more you Fart. The more you fart the better you feel. Then you're ready for your next bean meal!" I hate beans, so never include them in my chilis. But being from cincinnati, we usually make some spaghetti and put our tex-mex style chilis on top (with copious amounts of cheese and "grunions").

[@StevoMculeZ]

Yes sir

[@longi625]

I'm British. We have beans with everything! They're ace!

[@rogerhuber3133]

Like everything, people have favorites and stick to them. Intolerance to changing a recipe is kind of stupid. It's all good! I still can't figure out the hatred for ketchup so many have toward hot dogs.

[@blargblarg5657]

Ignorance. By definition, with or without beans, chili is a stew.

[@iantuck3707]

Don’t know how I’ve never seen your channel yet. But this is definitely a recipe I want to try!

[@mikejohnson9115]

I'm ok with beans, I added 2 cans black beans, 2 cans Dark red kidney beans, 1 can ranch style beans and 3 cans of chili beans to the pot of chili on the stove right now. I will have to give your recipe a try looks Yummy.

[@danmiller8010]

ArnieTex, you crack me up with the enthusiasm. As I write this I want to try this recipe, but am going to wait until it cools down a bit in Denver area, too hot at 100F+. Love every video of yours that I've watched!

[@joshn1287]

I was just looking for a chili recipe! This looks awesome, definitely going to give it a try. I also like some beans in my chili.

[@franciscoflores4816]

Aprendiendo cosas nuevas con usted, me gusta su canal recientemente me mude a Texas, soy de Puerto Rico, mis respetos Arnie!

[@mannyramirez9152]

UPDATE: The chili i made from this recipe today won the Judges Choice Award. Appreciate the lesson as this was my first chili cook off EVER!

[@ArnieTex]

Awesome! Congratulations

[@DEAJP10]

Thank you so much!! I never made Texas style chilli before. I’m in the UK and we are safe when it comes to meat chilli’s. This was awesome!! All I had was egg noodles so I had it with those! (I know it’s weird but better than nothing). Was Pretty good accompaniment but the star of the show was the awesome chilli I’m going Texas every single time now whenever i make one in future. I know it will be a show stopper

[@blancapuente1072]

You got me with this chili recipe. I had to subscribe. Can't wait to make it 😺

[@ArnieTex]

Thanks for subbing!