Easy Texas Chili Recipe
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Easy Texas Chili

By: Roger K  
"This is a simple recipe for Texas chili 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 is a chili that 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. "

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What to Drink?

Wine Syrah
Cocktail Tom Collins
Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 8 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 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
  • 3 jalapeno peppers, minced (optional)
  • 1/2 cup chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

  1. Cook and stir the beef, onion, and bell pepper in a large pot over medium heat until the beef is brown and onion and pepper are tender, about 10 minutes. Drain grease from beef.
  2. Stir in beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, jalapenos (if using), chili powder, red pepper flakes, black pepper, salt, and garlic powder. Bring mixture to a slow boil; cover and reduce heat. Simmer chili at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally so that it does not stick. This chili can be simmered for several hours; the longer you simmer, the more flavor you will get.

Footnotes

  • Cook's Note
  • For the 3 cans pinto beans, you can substitute 6 cups homemade cooked pinto beans with juice.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 171 | Total Fat: 7.3g | Cholesterol: 27mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2008 by Tracy 
I'm going to try this in the slow-cooker--has anyone done this yet, and how did it turn out? MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2008 by Ellyn Oaksmith 
This was, as billed: easy, delicious and classic. I omitted the chopped chili for the younger... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2008 by bpmj 
ok... first i must say that real texas chili does not have beans.......not bad for a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2008 by Terra 
Love this chili----Easy recipe ---- Did not add anything---- MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2008 by Chrissy 
I've never been a fan of chili but this was amazing. I did need to make a few alterations out... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2008 by Adam 
Awesome starter chili recipe! I love to use this recipe as a base and then change it up! ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2009 by cjazinski 
I added fresh garlic cloves, and a beer. Simmered for about 4-5 hrs. Best chili i've ever made. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2008 by Phyllis 
My family really enjoyed this chili receipe.I will make it again and again. My husband bought... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2008 by Manda Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
I won't say this is the BEST chili recipe but it certainly is easy to make and requires little... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2008 by Christy 
We added some kidney beans to the recipe, great chili. MORE

 
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