Texas Chili Recipe

Name: Texas Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 green bell peppers; 1 medium yellow onion; 4 garlic cloves; 2 jalapeno peppers (optional); ¼ cup vegetable oil; 3 lbs boneless beef cubes; 6 cups tomato sauce; 1 cup tomato paste; 3 tablespoons sugar; ¼ cup chili powder; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon salt (to taste); ½ teaspoon black pepper (to taste); 2 (13 1/2 ounce) bags tortilla chips

Servings: persons

2 green bell peppers
1 medium yellow onion
4 garlic cloves
2 jalapeno peppers (optional)
¼ cup vegetable oil
3 lbs boneless beef cubes
6 cups tomato sauce
1 cup tomato paste
3 tablespoons sugar
¼ cup chili powder
1 tablespoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt (to taste)
½ teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
2 (13 1/2 ounce) bags tortilla chips

1
Wash the vegetables and dry.
2
Cut the green peppers in half, remove the seeds, and cut into bite-sized chunks.
3
Peel and chop the onion.
4
Smash, peel, and chop the garlic cloves.
5
If using the jalapenos, slice lengthwise, remove the seeds, and coarsely chop.
6
Heat the vegetable oil on medium-high in a large, heavy saucepan.
7
Add 1/2 of the beef cubes and brown.
8
Remove the beef cubes from the saucepan and drain on paper towels.
9
Repeat with the remaining beef.
10
Add the green peppers, onion, garlic, and chili peppers to the saucepan.
11
Cook on medium heat until the onion is tender.
12
Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, and sugar.
13
Stir in the chili powder, oregano, salt and pepper.
14
Bring the chili to a boil.
15
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 90 minutes or until the beef is tender.
16
Add about 1 cup water to the chili to adjust consistency if desired.
17
Serve with tortilla chips.

1300

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

100

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 green bell peppers, 1 medium yellow onion, 4 garlic cloves, 2 jalapeno peppers (optional), and more.

Yes, Texas Chili falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Texas Chili

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