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Texas Chili

Savor the bold and hearty flavors of Texas chili with this meaty Texas Chili recipe. Made with a fiery blend of spices and chunks of tender slow-cooked beef the size of Texas.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time4 hours 10 minutes
Total Time4 hours 20 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Texas Chili
Servings: 8
Calories: 423kcal
Author: Echo Blickenstaff

Equipment

  • 1 Large Dutch Oven

Ingredients

  • 3.5 pounds boneless beef chuck roast trimmed of excess fat, cut into ½ inch cubes
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 Tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 3 jalapeños seeded and diced
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce seeded and finely chopped
  • 3 Tablespoons tomato paste
  • 4 cups beef stock
  • ½ cup water

Seasonings

  • 2 Tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 Tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 1 Tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 Tablespoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder
  • 1 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander

Instructions

  • Season the beef with salt and pepper.
    Bowl of cut beef in cubes seasoned with salt and pepper.
  • Heat oil in a large dutch oven over medium heat. Add a single layer of beef and brown all sides. Place in a separate bowl and continue this process until all the beef has been browned.
    Dutch oven with cooked beef for Texas Chili.
  • Add 2 Tablespoons of oil to the dutch oven and add the jalapeño peppers and onion. Sauté for 10 minutes until onions are softened. Do not brown them.
    Dutch oven with diced onions and jalapeños for Texas Chili.
  • Add beef back to the dutch oven and remaining ingredients.
    Dutch oven with beef, spices, broth, onions, jalapeños, tomato paste, chipotle pepper and garlic.
  • Bring chili to a boil then turn the heat to low.
    Simmering Texas Chili in a dutch oven and stirring with a wooden spoon.
  • Simmer, uncovered, for 3 to 3 ½ hours stirring occasionally so it doesn't stick. If it becomes too thick, add more water to thin.
    Dutch oven with cooked Texas Chili.
  • Serve plain or with sliced fresh jalapeños ,shredded cheese and sour cream.

Notes

*You can also use stew meat or ground beef for this recipe

Nutrition

Calories: 423kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 442mg | Potassium: 1119mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1772IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 6mg