Description
Texas No Beans Chili is a robust, flavorful dish that embodies the spirit of Southwestern cooking. This hearty recipe features a perfect blend of spices, savory ground beef, and fire-roasted tomatoes, creating an unforgettable taste experience.
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. Cook until browned.
- Stir in onions, bell pepper, and garlic; cook until softened.
- Mix in chili powder, cumin, oregano, and smoked paprika; combine well.
- Add tomato paste and cook for 3 minutes.
- Stir in fire-roasted tomatoes and beef broth; scrape bottom for flavor.
- Add bay leaf and bring to a simmer; reduce heat and let it simmer for about 25-30 minutes.
- Taste for seasoning before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg