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Texas Beef Chili

No beans, no fuss - just tender chunks of beef simmered in a deeply spiced, dark red chile sauce until it clings to a spoon. This is the bold, meaty chili Texans have been arguing about for generations.

20mPrep
105mCook
125mTotal
6 servingsServings
EasyDifficulty
★ 4.9Rating

Why You'll Love This

  • Deep, dark flavor from properly browned beef and toasted spices, no beans needed
  • Masa harina gives that classic Tex-Mex thickness and slight corn flavor without flour
  • Freezes beautifully, so it is worth making a double batch
Texas Beef Chili

Ingredients

Nutrition (estimated per serving)

390Calories
34.0gProtein
18.0gFat
15.0gCarbs
4.0gFiber
690mgSodium

Method

  1. Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels and season them all over with the 1 teaspoon of salt; dry meat browns instead of steaming, which builds much more flavor.

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