Description
Texas No Beans Chili is a deliciously hearty dish that embodies the vibrant flavors of Texan cuisine. This chili features tender ground beef simmered with a blend of aromatic vegetables and bold spices, creating a rich, satisfying meal perfect for cozy family dinners or lively game day gatherings. With its quick preparation time of just 40 minutes, this recipe is not only easy to make but also customizable to suit your taste preferences. Whether served over rice, paired with warm cornbread, or enjoyed on its own, Texas No Beans Chili is sure to become a staple in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pounds ground beef (or ground turkey)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1 yellow onion (finely diced)
- 1 green bell pepper (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
- 1 can (28 ounces) diced fire roasted tomatoes (undrained)
- 2 cups low sodium beef broth
- 1 bay leaf
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Seeded and thinly sliced jalapenos
- Sour cream
- Chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and brown the meat thoroughly.
- Stir in finely diced onion, diced green bell pepper, and minced garlic. Cook until softened.
- Mix in chili powder, cumin, oregano, and smoked paprika; add tomato paste and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- Stir in diced fire-roasted tomatoes and low sodium beef broth; scrape any browned bits from the pot.
- Add a bay leaf and bring to simmer. Reduce heat and let simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat, discard the bay leaf, and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot with desired garnishes such as shredded cheese, jalapenos, sour cream, or cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Texan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg