Description
Texas No Beans Chili is a hearty, flavorful dish that perfectly captures the essence of Texas cooking. With its rich blend of spices, tender ground beef, and fire-roasted tomatoes, this chili is not only easy to make but also a crowd favorite for family dinners and game-day gatherings. The absence of beans keeps the focus on the robust meatiness, making it an authentic classic that will leave everyone satisfied. Whether you serve it with cornbread or enjoy it solo, this chili promises to warm your soul with every bite.
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 (or 1 cup beer + 1 cup beef broth)
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned.
- Stir in onions, bell pepper, and garlic; cook for about 4 minutes until softened.
- Mix in chili powder, cumin, oregano, and smoked paprika.
- Add tomato paste; stir well and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- Incorporate fire-roasted tomatoes and beef broth; scrape the bottom for flavor.
- Add a bay leaf and bring to a simmer; reduce heat and let cook for 25–30 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning if needed before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Texan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg