Crazy-Good Old-Fashioned Texas Chili

This fairly traditional Texas chili relies on dried ancho chiles for its deeply spiced (yet not fiery) flavor. Beans need not apply. It’s just the thing to serve for a sports-watching party — or anytime.

Serves 6-8.

Ingredients

12 medium dried ancho chiles

4 medium garlic cloves, unpeeled

1/2 onion, peeled and cut into thick slices