Description
Hearty Texas No Beans Chili delivers bold southwestern flavors that showcase authentic cowboy-style cooking. Robust beef and spicy seasonings create a rich, memorable dish perfect for hungry crowds seeking genuine southwestern comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 pound ground turkey (optional)
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 green bell pepper
- 4 cloves garlic
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Liquid and Base Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
- 1 can (28 ounces) diced fire-roasted tomatoes
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup beer (optional)
- 1 bay leaf
Garnish:
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Jalapeños
- Sour cream
- Chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat a Dutch oven to medium-high heat and warm olive oil until shimmering.
- Introduce ground beef into the hot pan, generously seasoning with salt and pepper. Crumble meat while cooking until achieving a rich, golden-brown color.
- Incorporate diced onions, bell peppers, and minced garlic. Sauté for approximately 4 minutes until vegetables become translucent and fragrant.
- Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, dried oregano, and smoked paprika over the meat mixture, thoroughly coating and blending the spices.
- Add tomato paste and cook for 3 minutes, allowing the ingredients to caramelize and intensify their flavors.
- Pour in fire-roasted tomatoes, stirring to create a harmonious blend with the meat and spices.
- Deglaze the pot with beef broth, carefully scraping the browned bits from the bottom to capture maximum flavor.
- Drop a bay leaf into the mixture and reduce heat to low. Simmer steadily for 25-30 minutes, stirring periodically to prevent sticking.
- For enhanced depth, consider extending cooking time to 3-4 hours, supplementing with additional liquid as the chili reduces.
- Remove bay leaf and taste, adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper to perfect the flavor profile.
- Serve hot in individual bowls, garnishing with sharp cheddar cheese, sliced jalapeños, a dollop of sour cream, and fresh chopped cilantro.
Notes
- Enhance meat flavor by using a blend of ground beef and chuck for richer, more complex taste profile.
- Control spice levels by adjusting chili powder and adding cayenne pepper for extra heat if desired.
- Elevate texture by ensuring meat is browned deeply before adding vegetables, creating caramelized flavor foundation.
- Make recipe keto-friendly by serving over cauliflower rice or using low-carb vegetable garnishes like diced avocado.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes (including simmering)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg