PotPourri Of Global Interest: Texas Chili

Get a burst of flavor from this traditional Texas style chili, better known in Texas as "bowl of red."

Makes 6 servings.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour 55 minutes

Spice Blend:

3 tablespoons McCormick® Chili Powder

1 teaspoon McCormick® Cumin, Ground

1 teaspoon McCormick®California Style Garlic Powder with Parsley

1 teaspoon McCormick® Oregano Leaves

1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Black Pepper, Coarse Ground

1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt

1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Red Pepper, Ground

3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided

2 pounds boneless beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes

1 cup chopped onion

1 can (14 ounces) beef broth

1 can (12 ounces) beer or 3/4 cup water

1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste

1 tablespoon flour

2 tablespoons water

1. Mix all spice blend ingredients in small bowl. Set aside.

2. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in large saucepan on medium-high heat. Add beef; brown on all sides. Remove beef; set aside. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in saucepan. Add onion; cook and stir 3 minutes.

3. Stir in browned beef, spice blend, beef broth, beer and tomato paste. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 1 to 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.

4. Mix flour and water until smooth. Slowly stir into chili. Simmer 15 minutes or until desired thickness. Serve with shredded cheese and sliced green onions, if desired.