Tigua Indian ‘Bowl of Red’

Tigua Indian ‘Bowl of Red’
Eva Baughman for The New York Times
Total Time
1 hour 25 minutes
Rating
5(161)
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This chili is renowned for its hotter versions; heavy on the cayenne and chili powder. The masa harina thickens the stew and adds a subtle corn undernote. —Jennifer Steinhauer

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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings (about 6 cups)
  • 2tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1cup chopped onion
  • 2garlic cloves, minced
  • 2pounds beef round steak, cut into ½-inch cubes
  • 5tablespoons chile powder
  • 1tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1tablespoon sugar
  • teaspoons salt
  • teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • teaspoons dried Mexican oregano
  • teaspoons cayenne pepper
  • 115-ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1tablespoon masa harina dissolved in ½ cup water
  • Cooked rice, for serving (optional)
  • Bread, for serving (optional)
  • Sour cream (optional)
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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

650 calories; 29 grams fat; 8 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 14 grams monounsaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 42 grams carbohydrates; 7 grams dietary fiber; 10 grams sugars; 56 grams protein; 1081 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a large pot, heat oil over medium-low heat and sauté onion and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the beef, raise heat to medium-high and sauté until browned.

  2. Step 2

    Add chile powder, cumin, sugar, salt, pepper, oregano and cayenne pepper. Stir in the tomato sauce and 1½ cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer, partly covered, for 1 hour 10 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Remove from heat and stir in masa harina mixture. Return to low heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. If desired, serve with rice or bread, and sour cream.

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Beth, I wonder if maybe the meat you got was not that great or something went wrong. I love this recipe and cook it over and over. It is really simple to make and very good. One needs to adjust the cayenne to suit one's own tastes and I appreciate that some people like chili cooked in a different manner, perhaps with ground meat or beans, but after allowing for these things I cannot imagine how one could find this recipe to be terribly objectionable.

Awful for what exact reason? Can you please elaborate?

I cut the recipe in half. I reduced the cayenne because we like medium heat, and added the garlic after the beef was browned. I also toasted the spices.
We ate it over rice, but a crusty artisan loaf of bread would be better. We also had a salad. I will make it again.

We love the level of spice in this dish! The meat was a little tough - perhaps I did not cook it long enough. Will definitely make this again.

Omitted tomato sauce and replaced water with beer and homemade beef stock. Better.

A bowl of warmth perfect for a rainy fall or cold winter day. Served with rice and huge dollop of sour cream. American chili vibes but more nuanced flavors work well. Also chunks of beef > ground beef.

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Credits

Adapted from “Chili Nation,” by Jane and Michael Stern

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