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Best Texas Chili Recipe
This best texas chili recipe is thick and rich, full of hearty flavors, heat, and juicy ground beef! Perfect for a cookout or a chilly weeknight, Texas chili is the ultimate easy-to-make dish. Made with a blend of traditional spices and cooked low and slow to perfection, this recipe stays true to its roots - just like the locals prefer it!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 365 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- ½ large white onion diced
- 2 jalapenos diced
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 14 ounce can diced tomatoes
- 2 ½ cups tomato sauce
Instructions
- Cook your ground beef in a large pot over medium-high heat for about 7 minutes, or until it is cooked all the way through.
- Once the beef is fully cooked add the bell pepper, onion, jalapeno, olive oil, chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and salt. Continue cooking over medium-high heat for an additional 7 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add the diced tomatoes and tomato sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil and then lower the heat to low. Cover the chili with a lid and allow it to simmer on low heat for 15 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- Use Fresh Garlic for Extra Flavor: If you have a fresh head of garlic at home, use 2-3 cloves of freshly minced garlic instead of garlic powder. Fresh garlic adds a more robust and aromatic flavor to your chili.
- Toast Your Spices: Toasting the spices in a dry pan for 1-2 minutes before adding them to the pot can deepen their flavor and bring out a smoky aroma that enhances the chili.
- Simmer Low and Slow: Let the chili cook on low heat for at least an hour, stirring occasionally. This slow cooking allows the flavors to meld beautifully and creates a rich, savory taste.
- Adjust the Heat Level: For more spice, include diced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper. If you prefer a milder chili, reduce the chili powder slightly and skip any additional hot peppers.
Nutrition Information
Calories
365kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
81mg
(27%)
Sodium
1436mg
(60%)
Potassium
910mg
(26%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1922IU
(38%)
Vitamin C
35mg
(39%)
Calcium
66mg
(7%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 365
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 365kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 1436mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 910mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1922IU | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 35mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.