Texas No Beans Chili
This thick and hearty No Bean Chili Recipe is deeply flavored thanks to an authentic blend of spices, plenty of tomatoes, and a generous portion of ground beef. You’ll love the sizzling Southwest flavor of this meaty Texas chili recipe!
Servings: 8
Ingredients
For the Chili:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pounds ground beef (you can also use 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 (you can also use 1 cup beer + 1 cup beef broth)
- 1 bay leaf
For Garnish:
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Seeded and thinly sliced jalapenos
- Sour cream
- Chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Brown the meat. Heat oil in a Dutch oven set over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef to the hot oil; season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon while it cooks.
- Add the aromatics and vegetables. Once browned, stir in the onions, bell pepper, and garlic. Continue to cook for 4 minutes, or until veggies are softened.
- Mix in the seasonings and tomato paste. Stir in chili powder, cumin, dried oregano, and paprika. Add the tomato paste, stir to combine, and cook for 3 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes and broth. Stir in the tomatoes and beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Cook. Add the bay leaf and bring the chili to a steady simmer; reduce the heat and continue to simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Please note that, at this point, you can let the chili continue to cook for 3 to 4 hours, as long as there is enough liquid. So, if you want to cook it for longer, add more liquid to the pot, 1 cup at a time, stirring occasionally. Water is OK to use for the extra liquid.
- Finish. Remove the pot from the heat. Remove the bay leaf and taste the chili for salt and pepper; adjust accordingly.
- Serve. Ladle your no-bean chili into bowls and garnish with cheese, jalapenos, sour cream, and cilantro.
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Nutrition
Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 541mg | Potassium: 840mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1507IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 5mg
