Texas Chili Recipe

Texas Chili being ladled out of a pot, surrounded by Fritos and fresh jalapeno peppers.

4.60 from 22 votes

This Texas Chili Recipe is as authentic as they come, straight out of a Texan's kitchen, and it never disappoints. Thick, hearty, and packing tons of flavor.

Prep Time25

Cook Time1 35

Total Time2

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Texas Chili

Servings: Servings

Calories: 369kcal

Author: Kelly Anthony

Ingredients

2 pounds 80/20 ground chili beef
3 tablespoons chili powder separated
1 tablespoon Kosher salt separated
1 tablespoon ground cumin separated
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon of Canola oil
Yellow Onion diced
Red Bell Pepper stemmed, seeded and diced
2 jalapenos stemmed, seeded and finely diced
2 cloves of garlic minced
28 ounces crushed tomatoes
1 cup of a full-bodied ale
2 cups unsalted beef broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons corn starch

Instructions

Place an enameled cast-iron Dutch oven, or large pot, over medium-high heat, add the ground beef along with the 1 tablespoon of chili powder, 1 teaspoon of Kosher salt, 2 teaspoons of cumin and black pepper. Break apart the meat and sauté for 10 minutes or until cooked through. Using a slotted spoon, carefully transfer the cooked beef to a bowl and set aside until ready to use. The beef will be very concentrated in flavor.
Add the oil to the Dutch oven, along with the onion, red bell pepper, and jalapeños. Stir and sauté 5-8 minutes, until softened. Add the garlic and sauté 1 minute more. Add the beef back into the Dutch oven, along with the crushed tomatoes, beer, beef broth, and tomato paste.
Stir and season the mixture with 2 ½ teaspoons of Kosher salt, 2 tablespoons of chili powder, 1 teaspoon of cumin, and bay leaf. Stir once more and allow to come to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and gently simmer with the lid slightly ajar for 1 hour and 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
In a small bowl, whisk together corn starch and 1 tablespoon cold water. Add mixture to the Dutch oven and stir. Raise heat to medium and allow to rapidly simmer, stirring often, for 3 minutes. Discard of the bay leaf. Remove from the heat, serve alongside optional toppings and enjoy.

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