MEAT CHURCH: Texas Chili Seasoning – Chili Con Carne Mix (227g)

Texas Chili Seasoning: five big pots of proper Texas red, one bag

Meat Church Texas Chili Seasoning is a chili con carne seasoning mix from Matt Pittman's Meat Church in Waxahachie, Texas, made for Texas chili, chilli con carne, chilli dogs and nachos. It's the shortcut to deep, meaty, properly seasoned chili without a cupboard full of jars — one 227g bag does roughly five batches of Meat Church's own Texas Chili recipe.

The flavour

Chilli pepper leads, earthy and rich rather than sharp. Savoury salt and a solid hit of garlic fill out the middle, and warm spices round the finish into that slow-simmered, brick-red depth you want from a pot that's been on all afternoon. Built warm, not blow-your-head-off — add fresh chillies if you want it to bite back.

How to cook with it

• The label's starting point is about 4 teaspoons per 450g of meat — brown your mince or cubed chuck, season, then simmer low and slow until it's thick enough to stand a spoon in.
• Smoke a chuck roast, cube it and finish it in the pot for a brisket-style chili with real smoke through it.
• Spoon it over snags in a soft roll with grated cheese and sliced jalapeños for chilli dogs that disappear fast.
• Rogue move: stir a spoonful through a tin of beans or a pan of nachos mince for a weeknight upgrade with zero effort.

In the pouch

A fine, rusty-red powder that dissolves straight into the pot — no gritty bits, just even colour and seasoning through the whole batch. Packed in a black stand-up pouch.

Ingredients & Dietary

Ingredients: Chili pepper, spices, salt, dehydrated garlic, silicon dioxide.

Dietary: Gluten free. No MSG.

Size: 227g (8oz). Origin: Made in the USA (Waxahachie, Texas).

Always check the physical label for the most accurate ingredient, allergen and nutritional information.

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The Rub Smuggler's Verdict

Five pots of proper Texas chili out of one bag — that's the kind of maths a smuggler respects. Season the beef with Holy Cow first for a deeper cook, bring the Cajun edge with Holy Voodoo, or keep it all-purpose with The Gospel.

Questions answered

How hot is Meat Church Texas Chili Seasoning?

Medium — Hub Heat 5/11. It's chilli-forward and warming rather than fiery, so most of the family can handle it. Add fresh or dried chillies if you want more kick.

How much do I use?

The pack suggests about 4 teaspoons per 450g of meat, and one 227g bag makes roughly five batches of Meat Church's Texas Chili recipe.

Is it gluten free?

Yes — it's labelled gluten free and MSG free. Always check the physical label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Can I use it for an Aussie-style chilli con carne?

Yes. It's a chilli con carne mix at heart — chili pepper, spices, salt and garlic — so it works in a classic beef mince chilli as well as a chunky Texas-style chili. The pack recommends about 4 teaspoons per 450g of meat.