Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Texas No Beans Chili, a hearty and satisfying dish that’s perfect for gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. This recipe showcases a rich blend of spices and ground beef, creating a robust flavor that warms you from the inside out. With its thick texture and customizable toppings, this chili is bound to be a crowd-pleaser. Whether you enjoy it alone or topped with cheese, jalapeños, and sour cream, it’s an easy dish that brings everyone together. Plus, meal prep is a breeze; just make a big batch and savor it throughout the week!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pounds ground beef (or ground turkey)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
- 1 can (28 ounces) diced fire-roasted tomatoes, undrained
- 2 cups low sodium beef broth (or 1 cup beer + 1 cup beef broth)
- 1 bay leaf
- Shredded cheddar cheese for garnish
- Seeded and thinly sliced jalapeños for garnish
- Sour cream for garnish
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add ground beef to the hot oil. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned while breaking it up with a wooden spoon.
- Once the beef is browned, stir in the onions, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook for about 4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, dried oregano, and smoked paprika until well combined.
- Add the tomato paste. Stir everything together and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- Stir in the diced fire-roasted tomatoes along with their juices.
- Add the beef broth while scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pot to enhance flavor.
- Add the bay leaf and bring to a steady simmer. Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat, discard bay leaf, adjust seasoning as needed by tasting for salt and pepper.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with shredded cheddar cheese, jalapeños, sour cream, and chopped cilantro. Serve warm and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Texan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg