Description

This Best Texas Style Chili Recipe is a hearty, flavorful no-bean chili that embodies the bold and smoky flavors of authentic Texas cuisine. Made with ground beef, aromatic spices, and a rich tomato base, it simmers slowly to develop a thick, savory consistency perfect for chili lovers seeking a classic, comforting dish without beans.

Ingredients

Scale

Base Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
3 jalapeños, chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced
2.5 pounds ground beef

Seasonings & Spices

1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
4 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon oregano
3 tablespoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander

Tomato & Liquids

3 ounces tomato paste
28 ounces diced tomatoes
2 cups beef stock (additional for thinner consistency)

Instructions

Sauté Vegetables: Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and jalapeños and cook, stirring regularly, until the onions become translucent, about 6-8 minutes.
Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic cloves and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Cook Beef: Add the ground beef, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Break apart the beef while cooking but leave some larger chunks for texture. Cook for about 8 minutes or until the beef is no longer pink. Drain excess grease if necessary.
Add Spices: Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, oregano, and ground coriander. Cook the mixture for about 1 minute to toast the spices and enhance their flavors.
Add Tomato and Stock: Mix in the tomato paste, diced tomatoes, and beef stock. Bring the chili to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low.
Simmer: Allow the chili to cook uncovered for 30 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until the broth reduces and the chili thickens to a hearty consistency.
Serve: Once thickened, serve the chili hot topped with your favorite garnishes like shredded cheese, sour cream, diced red or green onions, fresh or jarred jalapeños, diced tomatoes, salsa, or salsa verde.

Notes

You can adjust the amount of jalapeños depending on your preferred spice level.
For a thinner chili, add extra beef stock or water during simmering.
Drain excess fat after browning the beef for a leaner chili.
Letting the chili simmer longer will deepen the flavors and improve the texture.
This chili is perfect served with cornbread or over rice for a complete meal.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Texan

Keywords: Texas chili, no bean chili, ground beef chili, spicy chili recipe, classic chili