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Because really, everything is bigger in Texas.
So this title is just a tad deceiving.
This is chili with a little Texas flare, but it is totally not traditional Texas Chili.
Because traditional Texas chili has no beans and no tomatoes, but I added both and opted out of all the dried chilies because I just cannot not find them anywhere around here. I am sure they would be amazing, but you gotta work with what you got. You know?
But I do feel like this chili is fit for Texas.
I mean, it’s spicy, it has big flavor, it is pretty beefy (sorry all the vegetarian or chicken readers I am currently dealing with a red meat freak) and not only is there meat, there may or may not be some beer and tequila involved. I do not know much about Texas because I have never been there, but I do know they like things spicy, meaty and I even hear quite possibly with a good shot of tequila… or two. Happy Monday.
Ugh. Monday.
Chili makes up for the Monday blues, right?
Right. Or at least we can tell ourselves that. Or I mean, at least I am going to.
Plus, it will not stop pounding snow outside. I actually tried to go for a hike in a complete white out yesterday morning. What the heck was I thinking? I got about half mile up, couldn’t see the trail, got a little freaked and attempted to find the trail to make my way back down. Pretty sure that I just made my own trail, which was pretty ridiculously hard. Stepping into three feet of snow every single step is not fun. Like at all.
But really, neither is the gym. I was reminded of that yesterday when I decided to finish my workout there. So boring. Gym goers, I do not know how you do it.
Yoga? Yes! Treadmill? No. Track? No. Elliptical. Nooo.
Hiking? So my thing.
Anyway, it has been snowing and cold and the days have been super long and super tiring.
Chili was needed.
Errr, I actually could have gone with a million different meals, but remember? My eldest brother Creighton is still in town and he only eats meat. Every meal must include meat and if I am being honest, it is totally disgusting.
Before I made this chili I was trying out a vegetarian quinoa chili, only I did not tell him there was actually no meat in the chili. He was eating it for a good fifteen minutes before someone had to “spill the seeds” (and tell him that is was quinoa, not beef (FYI _ quinoa is a seed, not a grain). Oh my gosh, he was livid. Like livid.
I mean, yeah the chili really was not that good, but still totally edible. He was just mad because he ate a meal without meat.
SO insane. FYI, I am getting a little tired of the beef. I can only handle it in doses. Not all the time.
But I do have to say there are some epic short ribs coming your way.
What a freak, right?
Oh, and that cornbread you see?
It’s these biscuits made into bread. So good. You must make it.
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Hope this spices up your Monday and keeps you warm and cozy all over!
Seriously tho, who makes chili with some plant or seed in place of the meat?? I’m not some dang plant eating ostrich, I need meat & this Texas Chili did the trick
This looks perfect on a cold day!
It is! Thanks Jackie!
Hiking and yoga – that’s me! I hate gyms 🙁
This chili looks amazing – especially the chunks of avocado!
No gyms! 🙂
Thanks Liz!
omg my husband would love the meat in this chili! =) must add to my future recipe list
Thank you! Hope you guys love this!
Ohhh Tieghan, this looks amazing. Chili totally makes Mondays better. Especially this chili! Your styling is gorgeous and the lighting in your photos is to-die-for. Loving the black backdrop. Not to mention that I think I could eat the whole pot of this chili (and cornbread!!) in one day. But I also hate the gym so I’d be pounding some serious miles on the pavement. Or some hardcore vinyasa. Regardless, this is superb. 🙂
Thank you so much, Erin!! Such a nice comment to read. You totally made my night!
That’s one gorgeous chili!!!
Thank you, Bridget!!
What a tasty chili! I love doing long slow braised meats like this in the winter!
Thanks so much, Kevin!!
Oh my gosh, YES! I’m making this for sure this week. Comforting and warming!
Thanks Steph!! Hope you love it!
I want 10 bowls of this chili!!! Sounds outstanding – love the flavors!!
Thank you so much, Liz! Wish I could send you some!
Yes, this chili definitely makes up for it being Monday! It looks and sounds so delicious!
Thanks Chelsea!
My brothers care more about what is in the food, not what isn’t; like, any veggies – boom, not gonna eat it. I disguised some once and one of my brothers was pretty disgusted I bent that low 🙂 It is so true, everything is bigger in TX and this chili could so call TX its home! I’m a sucker for black beans (ok, all Mexican food) and especially chili!
Thanks so much, Mary!
I’m on team let’s-go-for-a-hike, definitely not team treadmill too….I love the outdoor recreation and get all moody when the weather or timing causes me to workout indoors, but a girl’s gotta do what a girl’s gotta do 🙂 LOOOOVE this chili! Love it! I bet your big brother went bonkers over this after he cooled off about the quinoa-is-a-seed awakening 😉
YAY! Hiking all the way!
Thanks Julia!
Your brother sounds EXACTLY like my hubs. No meat= no deal. We both love chili, so I am definitely going to need to give this a go. Anything with beer, bacon and beef and he is going to be one happy man.
Plus, I agree with Averie…these picture are so friggin gorgeous lady!
HAha! Boys and their meat!
Thanks so much, Taylor!
Wow, this look fantastic – and hearty! Love your photos for this post. The one with the limes and jalapenos is just great! I am so intrigued now with photo shots since getting my camera 🙂
Thanks so much, Kathy!! Hope you are enjoying the new camera!
The new black board or slate or whatever it is is SO eyecatching. It’s so hard to shoot on something so dark b/c you have to really work the lighting, hard. As in, I don’t have enough to give it up to a black board so I shoot almost all-white, all winter 🙂 But I digress. Your photos are so stunning and I know they don’t just magically pop out of the camera!
And this chili. The big beans, the lime & cheese, the avo – yep, love it! pinned
Thank you!! The black board is actually old, but I was never comfortable using it until now. I am currently loving it. I seem to go through phases. HA!! Thanks Again Averie!