Texas Chili Recipe

This Texas chili is chunks of beef that are slow simmered with a variety of spices to make a rich and hearty stew. A no bean chili that's packed with flavor and is always a hit with family and friends.

Nutrition (1 serv.) Amount Nutrition (1 serv.) Amount
Calories 355 kcal Sugar 5 g
Carbs 11 g Cholesterol 123 mg
Protein 48 g Sodium 904 mg
Fat 13 g Fiber 3 g
Sugar 5 g
Cholesterol 123 mg
Sodium 904 mg
Fiber 3 g

Prep Time: 20 min Cook Time: 200 min Total Time: 220 min

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons chili powder

1 tablespoon smoked paprika

1 tablespoon ground cumin

1 tablespoon cocoa powder

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1 teaspoon dried oregano preferably Mexican oregano

2 teaspoons sugar

2 tablespoons cornmeal

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

3 1/2 pounds beef stew meat or chuck roast cut into 1 inch pieces

salt and pepper to taste

1 cup onion diced

3/4 cup poblano peppers core, seeds and ribs removed, then diced

2 jalapenos seeds and ribs removed, then finely diced

1 1/2 tablespoons garlic minced

15 ounce can tomato sauce

1 canned chipotle pepper minced

4 cups beef broth

1 bay leaf

assorted toppings such as onion, shredded cheese, avocado and tortilla chips

Instructions

Step 1

For the spice mix

Step 2

Place all the spice mix ingredients in a small bowl, then stir to combine.

Step 3

For the chili

Step 4

Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the meat in a single layer and season with salt and pepper to taste. You may need to work in batches.

Step 5

Cook for 4-5 minutes per side or until the beef is browned.

Step 6

Remove the beef from the pot and cover to keep warm.

Step 7

Place the onions, poblano peppers and jalapeno peppers in the pot. Season the vegetables with salt and pepper.

Step 8

Cook for 5-6 minutes or until vegetables have softened.

Step 9

Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

Step 10

Place the spice mixture in the pot. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Step 11

Add the beef back to the pot along with the tomato sauce, chipotle pepper, beef broth and bay leaf.

Step 12

Stir everything together and bring to a simmer.

Step 13

Cook uncovered over low heat for 3 hours, stirring every 20 minutes, until a thick stew forms and the beef is tender.

Step 14

If the chili is too thick before the beef is done, you can add more beef broth or water, 1/4 cup at a time.

Step 15

Taste and add more salt and pepper if desired.

Step 16

Serve immediately with toppings such as onions, cheese, avocado and tortilla chips.