Texas Chili Recipe

Texas Chili is the perfect way to feed a hungry crowd and absolutely full of flavor.

This recipe is packed with a generous portion of beef (chuck is best) and an interesting array of spices that will lend a touch of sophistication to your Texas chili bowl.

Unlike a classic chili recipe made with ground beef, this recipe doesn’t include beans. Serve it with a big ol’ chunk of cornbread or garlic bread for dipping.

Prep Time 20minutes minutes
Cook Time 4hours hours
Total Time 4hours hours 20minutes minutes

Ingredients

▢ 4 pounds boneless beef chuck roasttrimmed of excess fat, cut into ½ inch chunks
▢ salt & pepper to taste
▢ 6 tablespoons olive oil divided
▢ 3 jalapeno peppers seeded and diced
▢ 1 large yellow onion diced
▢ 5 cloves garlic minced
▢ 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauceseeded and finely chopped
▢ 1 can crushed tomatoes (28 ounces)
▢ 3 tablespoons tomato paste
▢ 4 cups beef stock or broth
▢ 2 bay leaves

Seasoning Mix

▢ 2 tablespoons chili powder
▢ 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
▢ 1 tablespoon ground cumin
▢ 1 tablespoon dried oregano
▢ 2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder
▢ 2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
▢ 1 teaspoon ground coriander
▢ ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

Season the beef with kosher salt and black pepper.
In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat and brown half of the meat. Repeat with remaining beef. Remove from heat and set aside.
Add remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and heat 30 seconds. Add the jalapeno peppers and onions and saute for about 10 minutes onions are softened. (Do not brown them).
Stir in garlic and seasoning mix and cook 30 seconds or just until fragrant.
Add the beef back into the pot along with remaining ingredients.
Bring the chili to a boil and then turn the heat down to low.
Simmer, uncovered, for 3 to 3 ½ hours stirring occasionally so it doesn’t stick. If it becomes too thick, add more stock as needed.
Before serving remove the bay leaves and serve plain or covered with sour cream, shredded cheese, or green onions.

Notes

If you want to add additional heat, add more chipotle peppers or chipotle chili powder to taste.
While cooking the meat in the chili should slightly shred – this is normal.