Easy Texas Chili

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This is an easy Texas chili recipe I learned from my mother. I like my chili with a little fire to it, but you can adjust this recipe to your liking. This chili only gets better the second day, so don't worry about using a large pot and having more than your family can eat the first night because you can have it a couple of nights later. Enjoy — I know I do every time I make this chili.

Submitted by Roger K
Updated on January 7, 2024
Texas chili topped with cheese
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 2 pounds lean ground beef

  • 1 large onion, diced

  • 1 large bell pepper, minced

  • 3 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans

  • 2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes

  • 4 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce

  • ½ cup chili powder

  • 3 jalapeño peppers, minced (Optional)

  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

  1. Cook and stir beef, onion, and bell pepper in a large pot over medium heat until beef is browned and onion and pepper are tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and discard grease.

  2. Stir in beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, jalapeños, red pepper flakes, black pepper, salt, and garlic powder. Bring to a slow boil, then cover and reduce the heat. Simmer chili, stirring occasionally so it does not stick, for at least 30 minutes or up to several hours; the longer it simmers, the more flavorful it will be.

Recipe Tip

You can substitute 6 cups of homemade cooked pinto beans with juice for the 3 cans of pinto beans.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

586 Calories
17g Fat
62g Carbs
51g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 586
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 101mg 34%
Sodium 1273mg 55%
Total Carbohydrate 62g 23%
Dietary Fiber 23g 83%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 51g 102%
Vitamin C 56mg 63%
Calcium 209mg 16%
Iron 11mg 59%
Potassium 2151mg 46%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.