Texas Chili
This Texas chili recipe is a true celebration of robust flavors and hearty ingredients, perfect for gatherings or cozy nights at home. Made with tender beef chuck and an array of dried peppers, this dish offers an authentic taste of Texas without any beans. The unique combination of spices creates depth and warmth, making it a favorite among chili lovers. Whether you’re serving it on game day or for a family dinner, enjoy this savory delight that’s sure to impress everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ancho peppers
- 3 pasilla peppers
- 3 New Mexican dried peppers
- 2.5 pounds beef chuck (cut into bite-sized cubes)
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium white onion (chopped)
- 3 jalapeno peppers (chopped)
- 2 serrano peppers (chopped, optional for extra heat)
- 4 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 2 cups beef stock
- 2.5 cups water (+ more as needed)
- 2 tablespoons masa harina (corn flour, for thickening if desired)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the chili paste by toasting the dried peppers in a dry pan for a minute per side, then soak them in hot water for 20 minutes. Blend with some soaking water until smooth.
- Season cubed beef with cumin, salt, and pepper; sear in a large pot until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté chopped onion and jalapeños in the same pot until softened, then add garlic.
- Return beef to the pot along with chili paste, beef stock, water, brown sugar, and masa harina; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about two hours until beef is tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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