Texas Chili

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    2 hrs 15 mins

  • Total Time

    2 hrs 30 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    612 kcal

  • Cuisine

    American

Texas Chili

This recipe is classic Texas-style chili. Bold. No beans. Bite-size chunks of steak. And slow-cooked. Incredible.

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Ingredients

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  • ¼ cup chili powder
  • 2 tablespoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon oregano dried
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1½ teaspoon salt more, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon adobo seasoning
  • 2 teaspoon olive oil
  • 3 lbs boneless beef steak such as ribeye or sirloin, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 lbs ground beef 85% lean
  • 2 oz cans tomato sauce
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 3 cups beef stock
  • 2 tablespoon brown sugar light or dark
  • 2 tablespoon cumin ground
  • ½ cup tomato paste plus extra, if needed
  • hot sauce for garnish, such as Frank's or Tobasco
  • onion chopped, for garnish
  • cheddar cheese shredded, for garnish
  • Jalapeño fresh or pickled, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Combine the first 9 ingredients in a bowl; divide into thirds.
  2. Heat oil in a large pot (Dutch oven works well) over medium heat.
  3. Season meat with salt and pepper all over.
  4. Cook meat in hot oil until browned all over. Drain. Add meat back to the pot.
  5. Meanwhile, in a separate skillet, brown the ground beef until no longer pink. Season with salt and pepper. Drain excess grease. Add to the pot with the cooked meat.
  6. Add tomato sauce, chicken stock, and beef stock.
  7. Bring to a simmer and then add ⅓ of the chili powder mixture, after 30 minutes, add the next ⅓ of the chili powder mixture, and then after another 30 minutes, add the last ⅓ of the chili powder mixture and let simmer for another 30 minutes. (This will be approx. 1 ½ hours total).
  8. Add in the brown sugar, ground cumin, and tomato paste and simmer for another 20 to 30 minutes, until desired thickness. If the chili still is thinner than you prefer, add more tomato paste.
  9. Serve at once with garnishes on the side.

Notes

  • See the video near the top of the blog post for visual guidance. If you liked the video, please subscribe to our YouTube channel. 
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  • We love using nice cuts of boneless ribeye steaks.  But you can also use sirloin, strip steak, or beef tenderloin.  A combination of these works well, too.  1 or 2 lbs of cooked ground sirloin will stretch the chili, too, if desired (we add this in often).  We sometimes don't include the cooked ground beef, and sometimes we do. It definitely stretches the chili and provides even more beef flavor. In the video, we didn't include the cooked ground beef, but we usually do.  
  • Dividing the chili powder mixture into thirds before adding it to the chili makes this process easy. Simply combine all the seasoning ingredients (except the brown sugar and cumin) in a larger bowl.  And then just eyeball dividing into third into 3 smaller bowls.  
  • The consistency of the chili will seem thin at first.  But, over the course of the couple hours of cooking the chili will thicken and reduce down.
  • This can also be made in a slow cooker.  Brown the meat first, then add all remaining ingredients (except the brown sugar, cumin, and hot sauce) and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours (low on 4 to 5).  Stir in the brown sugar, cumin, and hot sauce in the final 30 minutes.
  • Common garnishes are chopped onion, shredded cheddar, fresh or pickled sliced jalapenos, dill and/or sweet pickles, sour creams, crackers, cornbread, and cooked rice. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 612kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 53g (106%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Cholesterol 142mg (47%) Sodium 828mg (35%) Potassium 1273mg (36%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 3708IU (74%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 104mg (10%) Iron 8mg (44%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 612 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 612kcal 31%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 53g 106%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 142mg 47%
Sodium 828mg 35%
Potassium 1273mg 27%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 3708IU 74%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 104mg 10%
Iron 8mg 44%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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