Thursday 30 January 2014

Making Texas Chili At Home

Nothing can beat the cold winter day like a good chili dish packed with a whole lot of nutrition. Texas chili is one such delight which is rich in proteins and contains lesser amount of fats and calories.

Texas chili is a combination of readily available and simple ingredients; and can be easily prepared at home. Beef and beans are the key ingredients that add a lot of protein to the dish. Therefore, it is a perfect dish to be served to the children in their growing years. Other ingredients that go into the making of Texas chili include: garlic, onion, tomato, peppers, etc. A mix of different peppers like jalapeno pepper, green pepper and black pepper can also be used to give unique texture and flavor to the chili. It is believed that peppers help protect our body against seasonal infections. So, we can say that this recipe has various health benefits that cannot be ignored.


Different varieties of Texas-style chili are available in the market and you can pick from Sheriff Blaylock’s beef chili, old west style chili, hot dog chili sauce and hot dog chili suiting.
  • Sheriff Blaylock’s Beef Chili: This deliciously spicy chili is a perfect blend of beef, smoky bacon, and different spices; and will help please the pickiest guests in your house.
  • Hot Dog Chili Sauce: It is flavorful and hearty addition to a basic hot dog. It is a favorite snack amongst the kids and also, the chili sauce is easily available in the market in dispensing bags.
  • Old West Style Chili: It is a combination of cheese, onions, and cream, making it a perfect meal to be enjoyed with family and friends. This dish contains an authentic flavor of Texas mingled with the chunks of beef.
  • Hot Dog Chili: A hot dog topped with aromatic blend of some of the best spices and chili is a great variant for the plain hot dog.
Texas-style chili dishes are more or less made with the same concept but vary in the diversification of ingredients. These products are also available in the market in frozen form that too at reasonable price. Frozen chili products are convenient to use and prepare when you face unexpected guests at your home or you want to fix a quick meal for yourself.