Best Award Winning Texas Chili | Bold & Authentic Flavor

Cut beef into 3/4-inch cubes and set aside. Dice onions and mince garlic.

Mix all dried spices together in a small bowl. Optionally toast them in a dry pan.

In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat 1/4 cup of ghee. Brown beef in batches for 3-4 minutes per batch.

Set aside browned beef. Add remaining ghee and sauté onions until soft and golden.

Add garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes.

Stir in tomato paste and cook 10-12 minutes until it darkens and caramelizes.

Add spice mix and toast for about 1 minute.

Stir in hot sauce, then return browned beef with 5 cups water.

Bring to a simmer, season lightly, then reduce heat to low.

Cover partially and cook 2.5 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally, until beef is tender and sauce thickens.

Adjust seasoning at the end and rest 10 minutes before serving.