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A bowl of rich, hearty Texas beef chili, garnished with fresh cilantro

Texas Beef Chili

This Texas Beef Chili recipe delivers a hearty and flavorful chili in just three simple steps, perfect for a satisfying meal. It focuses on rich beef flavor with a hint of spice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chili Base
  • 3 pounds beef chuck cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 6 ounces tomato paste
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Brown beef chuck cubes in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until seared on all sides, then drain any excess fat.
  2. Stir in the beef broth, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt, ensuring all ingredients are well combined.
Cooking
  1. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for at least 3 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender.
Serving
  1. Serve the chili hot, garnished with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped onions.

Notes

For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a chopped jalapeño with the spices. This chili tastes even better the next day!