Texas Style Chili Recipe

Name: Texas Style Chili Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/2 to 4 pound boneless beef chuck or possibly blade steak; 1/4 c. salad oil; 2 c. minced onion; 3 med. green peppers, diced; 4 cloves garlic, crushed; 2 (28 ounce.) cans tomatoes; 1 (12 ounce.) can tomato paste; 2 c. water; 1/3 c. chili pwdr (a small can will not do it); 1/4 c. sugar; 2 tbsp. oregano; 3/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper; 1/2 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Servings: persons

3 1/2 to 4 pound boneless beef chuck or possibly blade steak
1/4 c. salad oil
2 c. minced onion
3 med. green peppers, diced
4 cloves garlic, crushed
2 (28 ounce.) cans tomatoes
1 (12 ounce.) can tomato paste
2 c. water
1/3 c. chili pwdr (a small can will not do it)
1/4 c. sugar
2 tbsp. oregano
3/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1/2 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1
Cut blade steak into 1/2 inch cubes, discarding fat.
2
In 8-qt Dutch oven over medium heat, heat salad oil and cook 1/3 of meat at a time till browned all over.
3
With slotted spoon, remove and set aside.
4
Reserve 1/2 c. onions.
5
Add in remaining onions, green pepper and garlic to drippings in Dutch oven and cook 10 min.
6
Stir occasionally, adding more oil, if necessary.
7
Return meat to Dutch oven; add in tomatoes and their liquid, and remaining ingredients except cheese and reserved onion.
8
Boil.
9
Reduce to low and cook 2 hrs or possibly more till meat is fork tender.
10
Serve over chili mac noodles, if you like, and garnish with cheese and onions.

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* 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

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/2 to 4 pound boneless beef chuck or possibly blade steak, 1/4 c. salad oil, 2 c. minced onion, 3 med. green peppers, diced, and more.

Yes, Texas Style Chili Recipe 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!