Texas Straw Hat
Ingredients
- 10 lbs beef crumble
- 3 cups red fresh onion chopped
- 3 cups green pepper chopped
- 3 cups celery chopped
- 1/2 #10 can tomato paste
- 2 qt + 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup chili powder
- 1 tbsp granulated garlic
- 1/4 cup salt
- 1 tbsp dried oregano leaves
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 1 qt + 2 cups catsup
- 2 cups brown sugar packed
- 2 1/2 lbs shredded cheddar cheese
- 5 5/8 lbs tortilla chips
Instructions
- Cook beef crumbles and onions together in a pan on stove top at 350°F.
- Mix beef crumbles with onion, bell peppers, celery, tomato paste, water, catsup and seasonings.
- Blend well and simmer uncovered until thickened and flavors are blended: approximately 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally or until an internal temperature if 165°F or above for 15 seconds has been reached.
- Hold in warmer or oven with an internal temperature at 135°F or above until serving time for a maximum of 2 hours.
- Serve 2 oz tortilla chips in serving tray with 1/2 cup meat sauce top with 1/2 oz shredded cheese.