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WICK FOWLER ORIGINAL FAMOUS CHILI RECIPE

Steps:

• BROWN beef (drain fat, optional). ADD tomato sauce, water and all seasonings except the Masa and Red Pepper packets; stir. STIR in Red Pepper to taste (To make it hot, use the whole packet; for medium, use half.) COVER and simmer for 30 minutes or until meat is tender, stirring occasionally. THICKEN chili (optional): mix Masa in about ¼ cup warm water, stir into chili and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. MAKE it your own by adding ingredients and toppings of your choice, like beans, diced tomatoes, chopped onions, chopped cilantro, chile peppers, avocado, shredded cheese, pico de gallo and sour cream.

WICK FOWLER 2 ALARM CHILI

Steps:

• Brown the beef in a large pot or dutch oven. Drain beef.
• Add the spices (with the exception of the masa) and stir in thoroughly. Add tomato sauce and water. If desired add 1 (14 ounce) can of beans. Reduce temperature to simmer.
• SSimmer for about 30 minutes. If you want to thicken the chili, mix the masa in a 1/4 cup of hot water. Stir the masa until smooth. Pour the masa mixture into the chili. Cook until the chili thickens and serve.

AUTHENTIC 1840 TEXAS CHILI

Steps:

• Render the fat to liquid.
• Add the beef, and brown lightly, then add onions and garlic.
• (IMPORTANT Do NOT drain the fat or drippings).
• Cook over medium heat, until onions are translucent, then add spices, stirring gently until blended.
• Continue over low heat for at least two hours, stirring every 30 minutes.
• Add salt to taste, though it doesn't need much.
• If it gets too thick, you can add water, but remember that chili is reputed to be able to stand a spoon up straight!
• Its edible after two hours, but improves vastly with time, so don't be afraid to cook 6 or 8 or ten hours --
• After you've tried the "original" recipe as above, you could add one or two jalapeno's, a single tomato and/or green pepper, just to fully appreciate how far this dish has evolved -- .

WICK FOWLER'S CHILI - RICK'S VERSION

Steps:

• Brown hamburger meat and drain off fat.
• Return to heat, add onion and garlic, cook until onion is softened.
• Add tomato sauce, tomatoes, and water.
• Stir in dry ingredients except masa harina.
• Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or longer for spicier flavor.
• Add masa harina dissolved in water.
• Stir in pinto beans.
• Simmer another 20 minutes.

AUTHENTIC TEXAS BORDER CHILI

Steps:

• Puree the first four ingredients plus one clove of the garlic in a blender or food processor (using the steel blade). Scrape the mixture into a large heavy pot and add the beef.
• Melt the lard, butter, or bacon drippings in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the scallions, bell peppers, serrano chiles, sausage, and the remaining garlic, and cook until the onions are translucent and the sausage is browned.
• Place the cumin seeds in a 300 degree F oven for a few minutes until lightly browned. Remove seeds from the oven and crush them with a mallet. Stir the vegetables into the beef and tomato mixture. Add the salt ground chile, cumin, and enough water or beer to cover. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered for 4 to 6 hours. Taste and adjust seasonings.