The Story Behind Pecos Red
“Chili is the official State Dish of Texas — one of the oldest and proudest Lone Star traditions. Ours started at a family stove.”
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Our award-winning family recipe, hand-blended into one honest pot of red.
Two pounds of beef, one hour, and the Pecos Red kit — quality spices blended precisely, the way our family has done it for generations.
All you need
The kit, 2 lbs of beef, tomato sauce, and water. That's the list.
Heat you control
The hot pepper packet is optional. Mild to serious — your call.
About one hour
Simmered, not rushed. Makes a quart and a half of true Texas red.
How to Cook It
Brown the beef. Blend A in first, Blend B for the finish. Simmer an hour, then argue about toppings.
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