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Texas Style Beef Chili Recipe That Melts in Your Mouth

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 650
This hearty Texas-style beef chili is slow-cooked to perfection, resulting in tender meat and bold flavors that will warm you up from the inside out.

Ingredients

Meat

  • 2 lb beef chuck roast (cut into 1 inch cubes)
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil

Vegetables

  • 1 white onion diced white onion
  • 2 diced bell peppers
  • 1 diced poblano pepper
  • 1 minced jalapeno
  • 6 cloves garlic cloves (minced)

Canned Goods

  • 2 cans chopped tomatoes
  • 1 can kidney beans (drained)
  • 1 can hatch chilis

Liquids & Spices

  • 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 bay leaf
  • 1 lime juiced lime
  • 0.25 cup cilantro (chopped for garnish)

Optional Toppings

  • chopped red onion, avocado, cilantro, cheese, sour cream chopped red onion, avocado, cilantro, cheese, sour cream (for serving)

Instructions 

  • Season beef with salt and pepper, pat dry, then sear in batches in hot oil until golden. Remove and set aside.
  • Sauté onions, bell peppers, and poblano until translucent, then add jalapeno and garlic, cooking for 2 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, beans, chilis, stock, spices, and bay leaf; return beef to the pot. Simmer covered for 2 hours until tender.
  • Remove bay leaf, stir in lime juice and cilantro, then adjust seasoning. Serve with optional toppings.

Notes

For extra flavor, let the chili rest for 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Texan
Keyword: Beef, Chili