It is often thickened with masa harina (corn flour) at the end of the long simmering process. 2. The Legend: The Outlaw "Texas Red"
Traditionalists argue that fillers like beans, rice, or tomatoes have no place in the pot. Texas Red
The "Red" comes from a rich paste made by rehydrating and blending dried chilies (like Ancho, Guajillo, and Pasilla) rather than using just chili powder. It is often thickened with masa harina (corn
It typically features hearty, hand-cut chunks of beef chuck roast rather than ground beef. Texas Red
In pop culture, Texas Red is the main antagonist of the 1960 classic song "Big Iron" by Marty Robbins.