According to Built Country the original ingredients in Texas Chili included was meat and Chili Peppers, Oregano, Comino and Garlic. These ingredients all grew wild in Texas when they first started making this Chili. Lets take a look at the ingredients for a minute. Chili Peppers, these hot spicy peppers are good for digestion, help with pain and kill bacteria. Oregano, this herb is considered useful as an anti-oxidant agent. It has also been used in homemade cough and cold remedies. Comino, which comes from the Cumin seed has been attributed to homemade cures for the common cold. Some areas make a tea out of this seed to help with stomach ailments. And last but least Garlic, which we know is good for the immune system and helps keep cholesterol levels in balance. |
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