Tray'S Spicy Texas Chili Recipe

Name: Tray'S Spicy Texas Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 pounds ground beef; 1 yellow onion, chopped, divided; 1 habanero pepper, chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce; 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained (optional); 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL(R)), drained; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/4 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle amber beer; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (optional); 1 sleeve crackers (optional)

Servings: persons

1 1/4 pounds ground beef
1 yellow onion, chopped, divided
1 habanero pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained (optional)
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL(R)), drained
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle amber beer
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (optional)
1 sleeve crackers (optional)

1
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef, half the onion, habanero pepper, jalapeno pepper, and garlic in the hot skillet until meat is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
2
Transfer beef mixture to a large pot and add tomato sauce, kidney beans, diced tomatoes with green chiles, 2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 tablespoon cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, white pepper, and black pepper.
3
Bring beef mixture to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in beer, Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, and 1/2 teaspoon cumin. Continue to simmer chili until flavors blend, about 2 hours.
4
Spoon chili into bowls and top with Cheddar cheese, crackers, and remaining half onion.

570

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 pounds ground beef, 1 yellow onion, chopped, divided, 1 habanero pepper, chopped, 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Tray'S Spicy 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tray'S Spicy Texas Chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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