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Chili’s history rooted in Texas before it was US owned

Marie Hoyer
Feb 28, 2022
Feb 28, 2022

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February 24 was National Chili Day. This very popular dish did not originate in Mexico, but in San Antonio, Texas. Initially it was made of simple ingredients that were found locally. Meats, such as beef, venison, or bison were combined with wild onions and wild chili peppers. This dish became popular with the poorer population of San Antonio. Small amounts of meat could be added to the onions and peppers and all cooked together.

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