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Easy Texas Beef Chili

Savory Easy Texas Beef Chili Recipe – Tender & Smoky in 2 Hours

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A hearty and flavorful Texas-style beef chili made with tender beef chuck roast, aromatic spices, and a mix of peppers for a rich depth of flavor.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 20 mins
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 lb beef chuck roast, cut into 1 inch cubes
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 white onion, diced
  • 2 bell peppers, diced
  • 1 poblano pepper, diced
  • 1 jalapeno, minced
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cans chopped tomatoes
  • 1 can kidney beans, drained
  • 1 can hatch chilis
  • 4 cups chicken stock or beef stock
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 3 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp chipotle powder
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • ¼ cup cilantro, chopped for garnish
  • Optional toppings: chopped red onion, avocado, cilantro, cheese, sour cream

Instructions

  1. Season the beef with salt and pepper and pat dry with a paper towel.
  2. In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, add avocado oil. Once hot, sear the beef in batches until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, sauté onions, bell peppers, and poblano pepper until translucent, about 5-10 minutes. Add jalapeno and garlic, sauté for 2 more minutes.
  4. Stir in chopped tomatoes, kidney beans, hatch chilis, stock, fish sauce, and all spices. Add the beef back to the pot.
  5. Bring to a low simmer, cover, and cook for 2 hours or until beef is tender.
  6. Remove bay leaf, stir in lime juice and cilantro. Adjust seasoning and serve with optional toppings.

Notes

  • Texas chili traditionally does not include beans, but this recipe offers flexibility.
  • Beef chuck roast is ideal for its tenderness and flavor.
  • Simmer uncovered for a thicker consistency.
  • Texas-style chili focuses on bold spices and slow-cooked beef.
  • Author: Livia Reed
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hours
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Tex-Mex
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 850mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg