Texas Chili--Dr. Atkinson Recipe

Name: Texas Chili--Dr. Atkinson
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. dry red kidney beans; 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 fresh tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 1 (10 oz.) can mixed tomatoes and green chilies or 1 (9 oz.) can crushed tomatoes and 2 (3 oz.) cans green chilies; 1 tsp. salt; 6 Tbsp. unsalted butter; 1 1/2 lb. beef chuck steak; 2 large onions, chopped; 1/4 c. chili powder; 1 tsp. brown sugar; 1 bay leaf; pinch dry thyme; 1 tsp. cayenne pepper; 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce; 1 1/2 c. beef broth or consomme; 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb. dry red kidney beans
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 fresh tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 (10 oz.) can mixed tomatoes and green chilies or 1 (9 oz.) can crushed tomatoes and 2 (3 oz.) cans green chilies
1 tsp. salt
6 Tbsp. unsalted butter
1 1/2 lb. beef chuck steak
2 large onions, chopped
1/4 c. chili powder
1 tsp. brown sugar
1 bay leaf
pinch dry thyme
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 c. beef broth or consomme
1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper

1
Soak beans overnight in water in a Dutch oven; cook until tender.
2
Preheat oven to 300u00b0.
3
Cut beef chuck steak into 1-inch strips.
4
Heat half of the butter with oil in a large skillet.
5
Pat beef strips dry and divide into batches; cook until well done. Transfer to a large pot.
6
Add ground beef to skillet.
7
Cook over medium-high heat until lightly browned.
8
Combine with strips. Throw away fat.
9
Add remaining butter to pan.
10
Stir in onions and cook 3 minutes.
11
Add garlic and cook 2 minutes.
12
Transfer with meat to a large, ovenproof pot.
13
Stir chili powder into meat mixture. Add remaining ingredients except beans.
14
Mix well; heat to boil. Cover and transfer to oven.
15
Bake until strips are tender, approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
16
Combine meat and beans.
17
Return to oven.
18
Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes.
19
Add beef broth if necessary.

1270

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. dry red kidney beans, 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil, 1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Texas Chili--Dr. Atkinson 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Texas Chili--Dr. Atkinson

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