Ingredients

  • 2 cups finely diced onions
  • 3/4 cup seeded and chopped jalapenos
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or canola oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 32 ounces homemade or store-bought beef stock
  • 1 28 -ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 5 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons adobo sauce from canned chipotles in adobo
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chipotle powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated onion powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 pound chopped cooked brisket
  • 2 tablespoon maseca (corn flour)
  • 16 to 20 2-ounce bags corn chips, such as Fritos
  • Serving suggestions: shredded Cheddar, diced red onions, fresh sliced jalapenos and sour cream

Method

  • In a medium heavy-bottomed pot set over medium heat, add the onions, jalapenos, garlic, butter, oil, salt and pepper.
  • Sweat the vegetables until tender.
  • Add the stock, tomatoes, chili powder, adobo sauce, salt, tomato paste, chipotle powder, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, sugar and cumin.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Add the brisket to the chili.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the maseca into 1 cup warm water to make a slurry.
  • Add the slurry to the chili.
  • Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring often to avoid letting the meat settle on the bottom.
  • Cut open a bag of chips from the top or side, ladle in some chili over the chips.
  • Repeat for the remaining bags of chips and chili.
  • Top with some Cheddar, red onions, some jalapenos for more heat and maybe even a dollop of sour cream!
  • Mix it up and eat!