Stewing
Texas Chili con Carne (No Beans)
Published Oct 12, 2026 · Updated Oct 12, 2026
About this recipe
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Masa harina thickens chili and adds a toasty corn flavor that flour can't.
Ingredients
Method
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01
Toast chiles 30 seconds per side, soak in hot water 20 minutes and blend with 1 cup broth until smooth.
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02
Season beef and brown in batches in lard; remove.
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03
Cook onion 6 minutes, garlic, cumin, oregano and tomato paste 1 minute.
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Add chile purée, broth and beef. Simmer partly covered 2 1/2–3 hours until tender.
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05
Whisk masa with water, stir in and simmer 10 minutes. Add vinegar and season.
Notes & swaps
- Masa harina thickens chili and adds a toasty corn flavor that flour can't.
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