Chili con carne, better known as chili for short, was named Official State Dish of Texas back in the late 1970s. Why chili and not barbecue or steak? According to Paul Burka, political writer, food ...

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There are countless ways to make chili, but today's recipe is a simple classic. This chili con carne recipe is a basic chili recipe with ground beef added, and it's really all you need for a delicious ...

Now that we’re squarely in October, observers of National Chili Month can get down to business. Yes, chili is one of those foods so revered that it gets a whole month of honor rather than just a day.

With this chilly weather, everyone’s thinking about warming foods. This gray afternoon, I went digging for my own go-to chili recipe — with sweet potatoes, black beans and a weird mix of spices — but ...

Even though chili con carne has its roots in sunny Mexico, it’s also become part of our traditions when in need of some ...

Chili con carne was introduced to America by the “Chili Queens,” women who served food in San Antonio’s Military Plaza as early as the 1860s. Chili stands were also common in Galveston and Houston; ...

Chile con carne has long been at the center of cook-offs, drawing fierce competition and loyal fans across the country. It started as a hearty meal in early Texas kitchens and grew into a dish tied to ...

Last month, we brought you the early history of chili con carne, focusing specifically on its first contact with Anglo Texans and its role in the origins of Tex-Mex cuisine. In addition to discussing ...