“Chili concocted outside of Texas is usually a weak, apologetic imitation of the real thing. One of the first things I do when I get home to Texas is to have a Bowl of Red. There is simply nothing better.”— Lyndon B. Johnson, 36th President of the United States
I use Tolbert’s Original Bowl of Red Chili Recipe as a guide when I make this chili, substituting vegetable shortening or lard for suet.