| White chili was invented in Chihuahua, Mexico in | | | | tomatoes, and beans. Cook your meat first. Once |
| 1840. It was served at the various Cantina’s, | | | | it has cooled add all the other ingredients. Add |
| offering a delicious food that was spicy and very | | | | enough water to allow the beans to soak and |
| inexpensive to make. It is also believed to have | | | | soften. This is a chunky chili that you eat with a |
| been used when meat was in short supply. Cow | | | | fork. While it really doesn’t look at that |
| hands throughout Texas were also known to eat | | | | appealing, you will love the smell and the taste. |
| white chili as they tracked the cattle along the | | | | This white chili is served with warm biscuits or |
| prairie. It is called white chili because of the white | | | | fresh cornbread. |
| chili beans in it. | | | | One of the most unique white chili concoctions is |
| There are several ways to make white chili. The | | | | cheesy lime white chili. This includes green beans, |
| most popular way is with pieces of chicken | | | | corn, white chili beans and tofu. It is commonly |
| breast. There are generally several types of chilis | | | | mistake for a stew rather than a chili. Those who |
| in a white chili recipe. These chilies include | | | | like this type of white chili really seem to enjoy |
| Anaheim’s, jalapenos, green chili and dried | | | | the flavor, but it is one not too many people are |
| New Mexico peppers. White chili is commonly | | | | very keen on. It is worth trying though. |
| served with heated flour or corn tortillas on the | | | | If you have never tried white chili before, you are |
| side. | | | | really missing out. While it isn’t as common as |
| White bean and pork chili is very popular in Texas. | | | | some other types of chili, it is worth trying before |
| You will need an onion, olive oil, one cup of baby | | | | you completely rule it out. If you aren’t |
| carrots, two chopped celery sticks, two minced | | | | interested in making white chili to try it, consider |
| garlic cloves, one pound of pork diced into small | | | | going to a chili cook off or chili festival where you |
| chunks, chili powder, oregano, sage, diced | | | | can sample it free of charge. |
