Description
Hearty Texas-style beef chili brings robust flavors of slow-simmered meat and deep spices to your dinner table. Perfectly balanced seasonings and tender beef chunks create a comforting meal that invites you to savor classic southwestern comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef (15% fat)
- 1 (15-ounce/425 grams) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce/425 grams) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce/425 grams) can tomato sauce
- 1 (15-ounce/425 grams) can diced tomatoes
- ½ medium yellow onion, finely diced
Spices and Flavor Enhancers:
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
Liquid:
- 1 cup beef broth (or substitute chicken broth or water)
Optional Toppings:
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Fritos
- Green onion
Instructions
- Ignite a robust stockpot over medium-high flame, introducing ground beef, diced yellow onion, and finely chopped garlic. Continuously stir and break down the meat while sautéing until the protein transforms to a rich, caramelized brown and onions turn translucent.
- Create a flavor foundation by incorporating pinto beans, kidney beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and a delicate splash of maple syrup. Vigorously mix the ingredients to ensure comprehensive integration.
- Elevate the chili’s complexity by generously dusting chili powder, garlic powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper across the simmering mixture. Stream beef broth into the pot, stirring methodically to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Allow the culinary composition to reach a gentle bubbling point, then dramatically reduce heat to a low, contemplative simmer. Let the chili luxuriate and concentrate for 10-15 minutes, permitting flavors to harmonize and liquid to condense.
- Present the steaming chili in substantial serving bowls, crowning each portion with a lavish sprinkle of sharp cheddar cheese, a cascade of crunchy Fritos, or a verdant garnish of thinly sliced green onions. Savor this hearty, soul-warming creation.
Notes
- Customize this hearty chili by swapping ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter version.
- Leftovers freeze beautifully in airtight containers for up to 3 months, making meal prep a breeze.
- Elevate the flavor by adding a splash of dark beer or a dash of smoked chipotle pepper for extra depth and complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg