Texas Chili Recipe
This authentic Texas Chili Recipe, also known as Texas Red, is a hearty, no-bean, no-tomato chili made with chunks of tender beef simmered in a smoky chili pepper sauce. Bold, rich, and deeply flavorful, it's perfect for game day, family dinners, or chili cook-offs.
Ingredients
Instructions
Add the dried peppers to a dry skillet set over medium heat. Toast for 1-2 minutes on each side. Let them cool, then remove the stems and seeds.
Bring a medium pot of water to a boil, then remove from heat. Add the dried chiles, cover, and let them soak for 20 minutes until softened.
In the meantime, heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Working in batches, sear the beef cubes on all sides until browned. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a plate.
Return the pot to medium heat and add the onions. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Place the softened chiles in a blender with ½ cup fresh water (not the soaking liquid), oregano, cumin, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Blend until smooth.
Return the beef to the pot, pour in the beef broth, and stir in the blended chili paste and masa harina. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
Cover and simmer for 3 to 4 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beef is fall-apart tender.
Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Serve hot with lime wedges, cilantro, or diced onion. Enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories
- 331 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content
- 6 g
- Protein Content
- 32 g
- Fat Content
- 20 g
- Saturated Fat Content
- 8 g
- Trans Fat Content
- 1 g
- Cholesterol Content
- 104 mg
- Sodium Content
- 419 mg
- Fiber Content
- 1 g
- Sugar Content
- 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content
- 13 g
- Serving Size
- 1 serving
