Description
Texas Style Beef Chili is a warm and hearty dish that brings friends and family together around the table. Bursting with rich flavors from tender beef, aromatic spices, and fresh vegetables, this chili is perfect for cozy nights or game day feasts. Easy to prepare, it’s a crowd-pleaser that delivers comfort in every bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (red, yellow, or green)
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 15 oz can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Optional: sour cream for serving
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping onions, garlic, and bell peppers.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, sauté onions and bell peppers for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and ground beef; cook until browned (7-8 minutes), breaking up the meat as it cooks.
- Add chili powder and cumin; mix well before pouring in crushed tomatoes with their juices. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in kidney beans and beef broth; bring to a gentle simmer. Cook uncovered on low heat for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with optional sour cream on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Texan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg