Question

Which statement describes the early cultural origins of Texas chili?(1 point)
Responses

Texas chili developed when beef from Texas cattle was added to a spicy African bean stew introduced to the state by enslaved Black people.
Texas chili developed when beef from Texas cattle was added to a spicy African bean stew introduced to the state by enslaved Black people.

Texas chili developed when mestizos in New Spain combined Aztec tomatillo stew with meat stew from Spain. After settling in Texas, the standard meat for this new dish became beef from Texas cattle.
Texas chili developed when mestizos in New Spain combined Aztec tomatillo stew with meat stew from Spain. After settling in Texas, the standard meat for this new dish became beef from Texas cattle.

Texas chili developed when mestizos in New Spain combined Aztec pepper stew with meat stew from Spain. After settling in Texas, the standard meat for this new dish became beef from Texas cattle.
Texas chili developed when mestizos in New Spain combined Aztec pepper stew with meat stew from Spain. After settling in Texas, the standard meat for this new dish became beef from Texas cattle.

Texas chili developed when Texas beef was added to a spiced tomato-based meat stew called goulash that was introduced to the state by Czech immigrants.

Answer 1

The statement that most accurately describes the early cultural origins of Texas chili is:

**Texas chili developed when mestizos in New Spain combined Aztec pepper stew with meat stew from Spain. After settling in Texas, the standard meat for this new dish became beef from Texas cattle.**

This statement acknowledges the blending of indigenous and European culinary traditions that contributed to the development of Texas chili.