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Texas Beef Brisket Chilli

This Texas beef brisket chilli is a sophisticated take on a classic comfort food favourite. By using large chunks of beef brisket rather than standard mince, the dish develops a deep, savoury flavour and a satisfyingly tender texture. The addition of roasted butternut squash provides a hint of natural sweetness that balances the smoky heat of the ancho chillies and the richness of the Mexican beer.

As a high-protein meal, this slow-cooked stew is perfect for weekend batch cooking or hosting a casual dinner party. It is remarkably versatile and can be prepared up to two days in advance, allowing the complex spices to develop further. Serve it at the centre of the table with plenty of fresh coriander, creamy avocado, and warm tortillas for a truly authentic experience.

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Ingredients for Texas Beef Brisket Chilli

  • 6 large dried ancho chillies*

  • 170g bacon, diced

  • 575g onions, chopped (about 950ml )

  • 450g flat-cut (also called first-cut) beef brisket, cut into 2 1/2- to 3-inch cubes

  • Coarse kosher salt

  • 6 large garlic cloves, peeled

  • 2 tablespoons chilli powder

  • 2 teaspoons cumin seeds

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt

  • 1 1/2 275g cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes with green chillies (425ml )

  • 1 350g bottle Mexican beer

  • 1 200g can diced roasted green chillies

  • 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh coriander stems

  • 4 cups 1 1/2- to 2-inch chunks seeded peeled butternut squash (from 1.6kg squash)

  • Fresh coriander leaves

  • 1 Red onion

  • Diced avocado

  • Shredded Monterey Jack cheese

  • Warm corn and/or flour tortillas

Place chillies in medium bowl. Pour enough boiling water over to cover. Soak until chillies soften, at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours.

Preheat oven to 177°C. Sauté bacon in heavy large oven-proof pot over medium-high heat until beginning to brown. Add onions. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle beef all over with coarse salt and pepper. Add to pot; stir to coat. Set aside.

Drain chillies, reserving soaking liquid. Place chillies in blender. Add 240ml soaking liquid, garlic, chilli powder, cumin seeds, oregano, coriander, and 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt; blend to puree, adding more soaking liquid by 60ml fuls if very thick. Pour puree over brisket in pot. Add tomatoes with juices, beer, green chillies, and coriander stems. Stir to coat evenly.

Bring chilli to simmer. Cover and place in oven. Cook 2 hours. Uncover and cook until beef is almost tender, about 1 hour. Add squash; stir to coat. Roast uncovered until beef and squash are tender, adding more soaking liquid if needed to keep meat covered, about 45 minutes longer. Season chilli to taste with salt and pepper. Tilt pot and spoon off any fat from surface of sauce. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Cool 1 hour. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and keep chilled.

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  • 29 Gen 2026 | Pubblicato originariamente

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    Redattori di ricette del Regno Unito

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