Easy Texas Chili
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This thick and rich Texas chili recipe is an easy dinner that's packed with hearty chunks of meat and bold, zesty seasoning.
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Ingredients
- 4 lbs. beef chuck roast or use beef stew meat, boneless, trimmed and cubed
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
- 1 onion diced
- 1 jalapeno pepper stemmed, seeded and minced, optional
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 4 cups beef broth (plus more to thin if necessary)
- 1 (28 ounce) crushed tomatoes canned
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- cilantro optional garnish
- sour cream
- cheese
- green onion
- avocado
- jalapeno pepper
Instructions
- Season the beef with plenty of salt and pepper.
- In a large Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Brown half of the beef (about 10 minutes); remove to a plate or large rimmed tray. Repeat with the remaining beef; remove to the plate or tray. Drain off the excess liquid and fat from the pot, but leave the browned bits in the bottom of the Dutch oven.
- Add 1 more tablespoon of vegetable oil to the pot and heat over medium heat until shimmering. Stir in the onion and jalapeño pepper (if using), cooking until the onions are softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin and oregano; cook and stir until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Stir in the broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Return the browned beef to the pot, along with any accumulated juices from the plate. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and sugar.
- Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer over very low heat for a total of about 3-3 ½ hours (or until beef is fall-apart tender). I prefer to simmer the chili uncovered for the first two hours so that it’s nice and thick, and then put the cover on the pot for the last hour or so. Stir the pot occasionally as it simmers, and add more broth to thin to desired consistency (if necessary).
- Stir in lime juice just before serving and garnish with optional toppings.
Notes
- Use diced boneless chuck roast or beef stew meat for this recipe. Either option will work well!
- Brown the meat first for more flavor. You'll need to do this in batches so that you don't overcrowd the pan and end up steaming the meat. The caramelized surface of the beef lends a rich flavor to the finished chili.
- Add jalapeño to the stew for extra spice. I typically leave it out when I know that my kids will eat the chili, because the dish is already quite zesty on its own. You can use other hot chili peppers if you prefer.
- Don't omit the sugar. It might seem odd, but the sugar helps balance the acidity of the tomatoes in the chili, creating a richer, multi-dimensional tomato flavor. It doesn't make the chili taste sweet.
- Stir the pot occasionally as the chili simmers to prevent the bottom from scorching. Add extra broth or water, if necessary, to thin the chili to your desired consistency. You can also cover the pot during the final hour to trap some of the liquid if it looks like the chili is getting too thick.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1cup
Calories
418kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
125mg
(42%)
Sodium
676mg
(28%)
Potassium
1004mg
(21%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
970IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
91mg
(9%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 418 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 418kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 125mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 676mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 1004mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 970IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 9% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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