Best 9 Easy Texas Chili Recipes

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Welcome to the world of authentic Texan chili! Whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting your culinary journey, this article will guide you in creating the most delectable easy Texas chili. This classic dish, often served at gatherings, is a true embodiment of Texan pride and culinary heritage. Hold on tight as we take you through the secrets of selecting the best ingredients, achieving the perfect balance of flavors, and mastering the art of cooking this iconic dish. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and impress your family and friends with an easy Texas chili that'll make them crave for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TEXAS-STYLE CHILI



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 dried New Mexico chiles, stemmed and seeded
2 dried pasilla chiles, stemmed and seeded
2 dried guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more if needed
2 1/2 pounds cubed beef stew meat (1- to 1 1/2-inch pieces)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 cups low-sodium beef broth
1 corn tortilla, torn
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Toast the chiles in a small dry saucepan over medium heat until pliable, 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Add 1 cup water, cover and let soften, 5 minutes. Transfer to a blender and puree.
  • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Toss the meat with 2 teaspoons each salt and pepper. Brown the meat in batches, about 5 minutes; remove. Add more oil if the pot is dry. Add the onion and a pinch of salt. Cook until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cumin.
  • Add 3 cups water, the beef broth, chile puree, meat, tortilla and brown sugar; stir. Reduce the heat, partially cover and gently simmer, stirring occasionally, until the meat is very tender, 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes. If the chili is not thick enough, uncover, increase the heat and continue to simmer. Stir in the vinegar and season with salt and pepper.

EASY TEXAS CHILI



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This is a simple recipe for Texas chili I learned from my mother. I like my chili with a little fire to it, but you can adjust this recipe to your liking. This is a chili that only gets better the second day so don't worry about using a large pot and having more than your family can eat the first night because you can have it a couple of nights later. ENJOY. I know I do every time I make this chili.

Provided by Roger K

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Beef Chili Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds lean ground beef
1 large onion, diced
1 large bell pepper, minced
3 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans
2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
4 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
3 jalapeno peppers, minced
½ cup chili powder
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Cook and stir the beef, onion, and bell pepper in a large pot over medium heat until the beef is brown and onion and pepper are tender, about 10 minutes. Drain grease from beef.
  • Stir in beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, jalapenos (if using), chili powder, red pepper flakes, black pepper, salt, and garlic powder. Bring mixture to a slow boil; cover and reduce heat. Simmer chili at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally so that it does not stick. This chili can be simmered for several hours; the longer you simmer, the more flavor you will get.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.3 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 27.4 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 11.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 605.3 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

SUNNY'S EASY BEEFY TEXAS CHILI



Sunny's Easy Beefy Texas Chili image

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
2 teaspoons dry Mexican oregano
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound chuck beef or stewing beef, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons hot sauce, such as Frank's
3 cloves garlic, grated on a rasp grater or finely minced
1 pound ground chuck (80/20)
1 1/2 cups beef stock
1 1/2 cups red wine (any cheap Chianti will do) or lager beer
2 tablespoons fine cornmeal
Sliced scallions, shredded yellow Cheddar and tortilla chips, for serving

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix the cumin, chile powder, oregano, pumpkin pie spice, 2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of black pepper.
  • In a large pot over medium heat, add the olive oil, beef cubes and half of the seasoning blend. Cook until the beef is browned on all sides but not cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes; remove with a slotted spoon to a plate. Add the onion, bell pepper, tomato paste, hot sauce, garlic and a pinch of salt to the pot. Cook, stirring, until everything turns a dark reddish brown, about 8 minutes.
  • Add the ground beef and sprinkle over the remaining seasoning blend. Cook, stirring, until the beef is no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the reserved beef chunks back to the pot along with the stock, wine or beer and cornmeal. Bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer and cook, partially covered and stirring occasionally, until the chili is thick and the liquid is reduced, 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Spoon the chili into bowls and serve with sliced scallions, shredded cheese and tortilla chips.

REAL TEXAS CHILI



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This chili contains no onions, beans or tomatoes. It is even better the next day. Season to your tastes as it may be too spicy for you. You can also add pinto beans, sour cream and lime juice, if desired.

Provided by AICIRTAP

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Chili Without Beans Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 pounds boneless beef chuck roast - cut into 1 inch cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth, divided
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Saute the beef cubes in the oil for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and stir in the garlic.
  • In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, cumin and flour. Sprinkle over the meat and stir until evenly coated. Crumble the oregano over the meat and pour in 1 1/2 cans of the broth.
  • Add the salt and ground black pepper, stir together well, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and let simmer, partially covered for about 90 minutes. Pour in remaining broth and simmer 30 minutes more, until meat begins to fall apart. Cool, cover and refrigerate to allow the flavors to blend.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489.3 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Cholesterol 114 mg, Fat 37 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 33.1 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Sodium 740.9 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

EASY TEXAS ROADHOUSE CHILI RECIPE



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Provided by Katie Clark

Categories     Slow Cooker

Time 3h10m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound steak
1/2 white onion
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 can rotel
2 cans chili beans
2 cups beef broth
1/2 cup masa harina
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Black Pepper
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Diced the steak into tiny, bite-sized pieces.
  • Heat a skillet with some oil over medium heat and brown the steak
  • Place all the ingredients in a slow cooker and stir until combined
  • Cook on low for six hours or high for three.
  • Alternatively, if you want to cook it on the stove top, you can put all the ingredients in the pot, cover it, and let it simmer for several hours, or until it is heated all the way through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Carbohydrate 12 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 44 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 9 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 15 grams protein, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1003 milligrams sodium, Sugar 2 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams unsaturated fat

EASY 20 MINUTE "TEXAS" CHILI WW



Easy 20 Minute

A yummy Weight Watchers chili recipe that you can whip up after a long day at work. Serve with my WW corn bread recipe. 5 points per 1 cup serving

Provided by CookbookCarrie

Categories     Poultry

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey
1 small chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups water or 1 1/2 cups beef stock
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 (16 ounce) can chili beans, undrained (use hot if you like spicy chili)
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

Steps:

  • Cook Meat, onion, and garlic in a dutch oven or large saucepan on medium high heat until browned, stirring to crumble the meat well.
  • Drain in a colander and rinse with hot water, return to pan. Stir in water (or stock) and remaining ingredients.
  • Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.3, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 49.1, Sodium 867.3, Carbohydrate 28.4, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 4.3, Protein 23.5

EASY TEXAS CHILI



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"This is a simple recipe for Texas chili I learned from my mother. I like my chili with a little fire to it but you can adjust this recipe to your liking. This is a chili that only gets better the second day so don't worry about using a large pot and having more than your family can eat the first night because you can have it a couple of nights later. ENJOY. I know I do every time I make this chili."

Provided by Roger K.

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 8 Bowls, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lbs lean ground beef
1 large onion, diced
1 large bell pepper, diced
3 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, you can substitute 6 cups homemade cooked pinto beans with juice
2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
4 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
3 jalapeno peppers, diced into extra small pieces
1/4-1/2 cup chili powder (to taste)
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 clove, diced extra fine

Steps:

  • Cook and stir the beef, onion, and bell pepper in a large pot over medium heat until the beef is brown and onion and pepper are tender, about 10 minutes. Drain excess grease from beef.
  • Stir in beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, jalapenos (if using), chili powder, red pepper flakes, black pepper, salt, and garlic powder. Bring mixture to a slow boil; cover and reduce heat. Simmer chili at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally so that it does not stick. This chili can be simmered for several hours; the longer you simmer, the more flavor you will get.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 685.8, Fat 18.2, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 98.3, Sodium 1198.2, Carbohydrate 80.8, Fiber 27.5, Sugar 16.6, Protein 54.9

ONE-POT TEXAS CHILI



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Don't mess with Texas chili, y'all! Well, you can mess with it a little, but whatever you do, don't add beans - that's "bowl o' red chili" sacrilege.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 2h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 lb beef stew meat, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons butter
2 cups diced white onion
2 red bell peppers, diced
1 serrano chile, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup water
1 to 2 tablespoons diced chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
Plain yogurt or sour cream
Chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325° F.
  • Pat beef dry. Rub salt into beef. In 5-quart ovenproof Dutch oven, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium-high heat. Brown beef in two batches, in a single layer without moving, 5 to 7 minutes, then turn to opposite side and brown 5 to 7 minutes longer. Using slotted spoon, transfer to medium bowl.
  • Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to Dutch oven, and melt. Add onion and bell peppers; cook, stirring occasionally, 5 to 7 minutes or until vegetables are soft. Stir in serrano chile, garlic, cumin and coriander; cook 30 seconds. Stir in beef, tomatoes, water and chipotle chiles; heat to simmering.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir together cornmeal, lime juice and brown sugar. Stir into beef mixture in Dutch oven. Bake, uncovered, 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes or until beef is tender.
  • Top individual servings with cheese; serve with yogurt or sour cream and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 570 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1 g

TEXAS CHILI



Texas Chili image

We make this Texas chili recipe every year for football parties. Our guests love the flavor. It can also be made in the slow cooker if you want to set it and forget it while it simmers! -Rachael Zavala, Pleasant Hill, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2-1/2 pounds boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 cups beef stock, divided
3 dried Anaheim chiles
2 dried pasilla chiles
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Optional: flour tortillas, sour cream and lime wedges

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup stock to a boil. Add chilies. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 20 minutes. Remove and discard stems from seeds from chiles. Put chiles and soaking liquid into a food processor or blender. Cover and process until smooth., In a large bowl, combine 4 tablespoons flour , salt and pepper. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and toss to coat. , In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Brown beef in batches, adding additional oil as necessary. Remove with a slotted spoon. Add onion to same pan; cook and stir until tender, 5-7 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1-2 minutes. Add remaining 2 cups broth, stirring to loosen browed bits from pan. Stir in chile mixture. Return beef to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered until beef is tender, 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Skim fat. Stir vinegar, cilantro, brown sugar and cumin; simmer another 10 minutes. If desired, serve with tortillas, sour cream, lime wedges and additional cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 123mg cholesterol, Sodium 723mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 40g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a large pot or Dutch oven to make your chili. This will give the ingredients plenty of room to cook and develop their flavors.
  • Brown the meat in batches. This will help to prevent the meat from overcrowding the pot and steaming instead of browning.
  • Use a variety of beans in your chili. This will add different textures and flavors to the dish.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices and seasonings. Chili is a versatile dish that can be customized to your own taste.
  • Let the chili simmer for at least 30 minutes, or longer if you have time. This will allow the flavors to develop and deepen.
  • Serve the chili with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, and chopped onions.

Conclusion:

Texas chili is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold day. It is also a great way to use up leftover meat and vegetables. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a pot of chili that your family and friends will love.

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