Ground Beef Texas Style Chili Without Beans

Bowl of ground beef Texas Chili topped with sour cream, sliced jalapeños, and shredded cheese.

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Ground Beef Texas Style Chili Without Beans

This easy to make Ground Beef Texas Style Chili is thick, hearty, and comforting. Using ground beef and chili seasonings this is a quick version of a Texas chili made without beans.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Serene

Equipment

dutch oven

Ingredients

2 lbs ground beef
½ white onion diced
1 red bell pepper diced
3 cloves garlic minced
2 (15 ounce cans) tomato sauce
3 tbsp tomato paste
2 cup beef broth
3 tbsp chili powder mild
1 tsp salt
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp oregano dried
2 bayleaves

Toppings

cheddar cheese shredded
sour cream
white onion diced
jalapeno sliced

Instructions

Add the ground beef into a small dutch oven, cook over medium heat, breaking up the meat while it cooks.
When the meat is mostly cooked, only slightly pink, add in the diced onion and red bell pepper. Let those cook until softened.
When the meat is fully cooked, and the veggies are soft, add in the minced garlic and cook an additional 30 seconds.
Add in the tomato paste, tomato sauce, beef broth, chili powder, salt, paprika, cumin, and oregano.
Stir to combine.
Add the bay leaves. Bring to a simmer. Cover and let cook for 15-20 minutes.
Remove the lid, and continue to cook for another 10-15 minutes until the broth reduces slightly if needed and the chili is thick.
Add toppings as desired and enjoy

Notes

Make Ahead: Prepare the chili according to directions. Leftover chili can be stored in airtight sealed containers in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.

Freezing: Store in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 3 months. Thaw by removing to the refrigerator overnight.

Reheating: Pour the cold chili into a saucepan or Dutch oven and heat on the stovetop over medium heat until warmed.

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