Still with sand in my toes…So an easy one to start the week
What is the official state dish of Texas, as designated by the Texas Legislature in 1977?
Smoked brisket…?
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Spaghetti?
Tell me when allowed; I want to share a very good link to the debate.
I just Googled it. Wasn’t exactly what I expected, but it isn’t altogether surprising either.
But it opens up a whole new debate as to just what the “real” version is.
It was adopted as the state dish of Texas on May 11, 1977. From the official resolution: “WHEREAS, President Lyndon B. Johnson commented that ‘chili concocted outside of Texas is a weak, apologetic imitation of the real thing,’ and Will Rogers described Texas chili as ‘the bowl of blessedness’ …”
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So that reopens the debate.
Does “real” Texas chili have beans?
Is it ground beef or chunks of beef?
The debate rages on!
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I like chili with ground beef, or chunk beef, with beans, or without beans. It is just hard not to like chili, unless it comes from Cincinnati.
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I understand that you can like all kinds of varieties.
But the question is…what is “real” Texas chili?
One school of thought says that is has no beans, and chunks of beef.
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I would tell you the answer, but I don’t have all week to argue
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Funny!
Don’t worry, that wouldn’t be a big argument from me.
I am still Team No Beans, but I am trying to get more of my protein from legumes. I cooked one batch of chili with red kidney beans and another batch with black beans, along with ground beef, and both were delicious.
At this point, I am not turning down chili with or without beans.
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One of the best “what is chili” discussions I’ve ever seen.
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“Real” Texas chili chunks of beef and no beans. Ground meat is acceptable but hopefully ground course. Beans are not in real chili but black or red beans may be used at home to extend the chili and add protein. Pinto beans is a completly different meal. Rice means you aint from around here.
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Yeah, that’s what I understand.
Personally, I can do without the beans, but prefer ground meat over chunks.
Here’s a variation. Make your usual chili recipe as you always would, but (assuming this isn’t already in your recipe) throw in two tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder. Seriously! It creates great color and a unique flavor!
If it’s made in Texas or by a Texan, it’s Texas chili. I’m a big believer that “authenticity” in cooking is a crock.
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Beans in chili are an abomination.
Pro tip: substitute chorizo for beef. You (and your cardiologist) can thank me later