Description
Robust texas style chili delivers a complex flavor profile with tender beef and rich spices. Meat lovers will savor this authentic southwestern classic that brings warmth and depth to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 2.5 pounds ground beef
Spices and Herbs:
- 4 tablespoons chili powder
- 3 tablespoons ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Other Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 3 jalapenos, chopped
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 ounces (85 grams) tomato paste
- 28 ounces (794 grams) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups beef stock
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, warm olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions and jalapeños, stirring frequently until onions become translucent and slightly softened, approximately 6-8 minutes.
- Introduce minced garlic to the aromatic mixture, cooking briefly until its fragrance intensifies, about 1 minute.
- Incorporate ground beef, seasoning with salt and black pepper. Crumble meat while leaving some substantial chunks, cooking for 8 minutes until beef loses its pink coloration. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, oregano, and coriander into the pot. Stir thoroughly and toast spices for 1 minute to enhance their deep, robust flavors.
- Blend tomato paste, diced tomatoes, and beef stock into the meat mixture. Stir until ingredients are evenly distributed, bringing the liquid to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and allow chili to develop its rich flavors, stirring occasionally. Let the mixture reduce and thicken for 30-60 minutes until it reaches a hearty, robust consistency.
- Ladle the chili into serving bowls and garnish with optional toppings like shredded cheese, tangy sour cream, crisp red onions, fresh green onions, additional jalapeños, or vibrant salsa and salsa verde.
Notes
- Customize spice levels by adjusting jalapeños or adding cayenne pepper for extra heat.
- Select high-quality ground beef with 80/20 fat content for rich, robust flavor and perfect texture.
- Allow extended simmering time to develop deeper, more complex taste profiles and tenderize meat.
- Experiment with alternative protein options like ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Texan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg