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Ground Beef Texas Style Chili Without Beans
This easy to make Ground Beef Texas Style Chili is thick, hearty, and comforting. Using ground beef and chili seasonings this is a quick version of a Texas chili made without beans.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 5
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef
- ½ white onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 (15 ounce cans) tomato sauce
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 cup beef broth
- 3 tbsp chili powder mild
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp oregano dried
- 2 bayleaves
Toppings
- cheddar cheese shredded
- sour cream
- white onion diced
- Jalapeño sliced
Instructions
- Add the ground beef into a small dutch oven, cook over medium heat, breaking up the meat while it cooks.
- When the meat is mostly cooked, only slightly pink, add in the diced onion and red bell pepper. Let those cook until softened.
- When the meat is fully cooked, and the veggies are soft, add in the minced garlic and cook an additional 30 seconds.
- Add in the tomato paste, tomato sauce, beef broth, chili powder, salt, paprika, cumin, and oregano.
- Stir to combine.
- Add the bay leaves. Bring to a simmer. Cover and let cook for 15-20 minutes.
- Remove the lid, and continue to cook for another 10-15 minutes until the broth reduces slightly if needed and the chili is thick.
- Add toppings as desired and enjoy
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Notes
- Make Ahead: Prepare the chili according to directions. Leftover chili can be stored in airtight sealed containers in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
- Freezing: Store in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 3 months. Thaw by removing to the refrigerator overnight.
- Reheating: Pour the cold chili into a saucepan or Dutch oven and heat on the stovetop over medium heat until warmed.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
507kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
38g
(58%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
Trans Fat
2g
Cholesterol
129mg
(43%)
Sodium
1103mg
(46%)
Potassium
838mg
(24%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
2723IU
(54%)
Vitamin C
34mg
(38%)
Calcium
77mg
(8%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 507kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 129mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 1103mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 838mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2723IU | 54% |
| Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 8% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.