Truly Texan Chili

Name: Truly Texan Chili
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 45 min
Total time: 1 h 55 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 3 pounds ground beef; 2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 to 3 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth; 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained, optional; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Optional garnishes: Shredded cheddar cheese, tortilla chips, sour cream and/or lime wedges

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Cook: 1-3/4 hours

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

I am a native Texan, and this is the best chili recipe I've ever tasted—it's meaty and spicy. I'd make this whenever I was homesick during the years we spent away from Texas because of my husband's military career. —Betty Brown, San Antonio, Texas

Ingredients

3 pounds ground beef
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 to 3 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained, optional
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Optional garnishes: Shredded cheddar cheese, tortilla chips, sour cream and/or lime wedges

Directions

In a Dutch oven, cook beef and garlic over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Combine the flour, chili powder, oregano and cumin; sprinkle over meat, stirring until evenly coated. Add the broth, beans if desired, salt and pepper.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours to allow flavors to blend, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with cheese, tortilla chips, sour cream and/or lime wedges if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (calculated without optional garnishes): 343 calories, 21g fat (8g saturated fat), 105mg cholesterol, 872mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 32g protein.

Recipe Creator