Threadgills is known as one of Austin, Texas best place to eat. They understand what makes Texas cooking so special. Here is their recipe from their cookbook for their Chili Beans.
Threadgills Texas Chili Beans
Ingredients
- 1 pound pinto beans
- 3 quarts cold water
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 1/4 cup chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- sliced onions for garnish
Instructions
- Clean and rinse pinto beans (be sure to pick through dry beans carefully). Soak overnight in cold water to cover well. Drain beans and place all ingredients except salt into 4-quart pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer. Cover and cook about 90 minutes or until beans are tender. Add salt to taste and garnish with sliced onion. Makes 2 quarts
Susan
Okay, you soak the beans in 3 quarts water? or do you cook the beans in 3 quarts water with the other ingredients?
PaulyB5111
Thanks, Stephanie!
PaulyB5111
Thanks, Stephanie!
PaulyB5111
Thanks, Stephanie!
Paulyb5111
What is “chili sauce”? Chili powder is in a million recipies but this is the first I’ve heard of chili sauce.
Paulyb5111
What is “chili sauce”? Chili powder is in a million recipies but this is the first I’ve heard of chili sauce.
Anonymous
Chili sauce is a condiment. It is sold next to the cocktail sauce in a grocery store.
Liz Nelson
This was fabulous! We all loved it. I will be making this again!