Best Texas Style Chili Recipe (No Beans)
The Best Texas Style Chili Recipe (No Beans) is a hearty and flavorful dish that’s ideal for any occasion, from game day gatherings to cozy family dinners. This authentic recipe showcases a rich blend of spices and tender ground beef, delivering a comforting meal that stays true to Texas chili traditions. With no beans to distract from the meaty goodness, this chili lets the robust flavors shine through. Customize each serving with your favorite toppings, and enjoy a bowl of warmth that will leave everyone craving more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 3 jalapeños, chopped
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 2.5 pounds ground beef
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 3 tablespoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 3 ounces tomato paste
- 28 ounces diced tomatoes
- 2 cups beef stock
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chopped onions and jalapeños; sauté until onions are translucent (6–8 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add ground beef, salt, and pepper. Cook until beef is browned (about 8 minutes), breaking it into chunks.
- Mix in chili powder, cumin, oregano, and coriander; cook for another minute.
- Stir in tomato paste, diced tomatoes, and beef stock. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and cook uncovered for about 30 minutes or until thickened.
- Serve hot with desired toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg