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Texas Style Chili Recipe: The Ultimate Guide to Authentic Lone Star Comfort Food

Enjoy a hearty, flavorful Texas-style chili that's perfect for comforting gatherings or a satisfying weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Texan
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
vegetables
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 pieces jalapeños, chopped
aromatics
  • 5 cloves garlic cloves, minced
meat
  • 2.5 pounds ground beef (85% lean recommended)
seasonings
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 4 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon oregano, dried
  • 3 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 3 ounces tomato paste
  • 28 ounces diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups beef stock

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions and jalapeños; cook 6–8 minutes until translucent.
  2. Add garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Increase heat to medium-high. Add ground beef, salt, and pepper; brown for about 8 minutes, leaving some chunks.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. Add chili powder, cumin, oregano, and coriander; stir and cook 1 minute.
  5. Add tomato paste; cook 2 minutes. Stir in diced tomatoes and beef stock. Simmer 30–60 minutes until thickened.

Notes

For extra flavor, let the chili simmer longer for a richer taste.