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Bowl of Texas Chili in a bowl with shredded cheddar cheese, chopped white onions and sliced jalapeños.
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5 from 2 votes

Steak Chili

This Steak Chili is a hearty beef chili that will warm you up (and fill you up) on cold days. The large chunks of beef are melt-in-your-mouth tender!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time2 hours
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chili, Texas Chili
Servings: 8
Calories: 351kcal
Author: Echo Blickenstaff

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 3 pounds beef stew meat cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon red chili paste
  • 1 quart beef broth
  • 1/3 cup cornmeal
  • 3 cans red beans drained

For garnish (optional)

  • sour cream
  • shredded cheddar cheese
  • white onion chopped
  • sliced jalapeños

Instructions

  • Heat oil in large skillet. Add beef and brown on all sides.
    Large skillet with browned cubes of beef for Texas Chili. Wooden spoon on the side.
  • Drain well and put beef into a large stock pot. Add garlic, chili powder, salt, oregano, cumin, red chili paste, and beef broth. Stir well and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 1 hour and 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    Large pot of beef broth, spices and meat for Texas Chili.
  • Stir in cornmeal and beans.
    Large pot of cooked beef and broth with beans and cornmeal for Texas Chili.
  • Simmer uncovered for 30 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
    Cooked Texas Chili in a large pot. Wooden spoon on the side.
  • Serve immediately. Garnish with sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese.
    Bowl bowls of Texas Chili without garnish. Cornbread, sliced jalapeño and chopped onions on a cutting board.

Notes

More ways to serve chili:
  • Serve chili over a large baked potato
  • Pile chili over rice
  • Add a scoop of chili over crushed Fritos for a Frito pie type dish
  • Make a chili pizza by spreading a thick layer of the soup over a flat pan of cornbread.
  • Layer chili with fresh flour or corn tortillas.

Nutrition

Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 1184mg | Potassium: 767mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 1202IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 5mg