Ken's Texas Chili Recipe
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Ken's Texas Chili

By: Ken 
"This is a Texas style chili recipe with beans. It also uses hamburger rather than chuck. Leaving behind a small amount of the hamburger fat gives it that unique Texas chili taste."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (26)

What to Drink?
Wine Zinfandel
Cocktail Caipirissima
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 5 Min

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 (15.5 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained

Directions

  1. In a stockpot over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain off grease, reserving 2 tablespoons to remain in the pan. In a small bowl, stir together the garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, and flour. Sprinkle the mixture over the meat, and stir until the meat is evenly coated.
  2. Stir the oregano into the meat mixture, then pour in the 2 cans of beef broth. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then add the cans of beans. If you like your chili soupy, add only 2 cans of beans, but if you like thick chili, use all three. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 30 minutes to blend flavors.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 525 | Total Fat: 32.4g | Cholesterol: 96mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2004 by CHEFBEACH   view full review
This chili was excellent. I made only a few minor modifications. When cooking hamburger I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2007 by Scotdog Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I have lived in Texas all of my 44 years & don't know how you can make chili without real...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2006 by bk   view full review
i took some of the advice in the other comments. it was a huge hit. i added not only sweet...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2008 by Blondeprincess Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I always thought that texas chili was made w/ beef that had been cubed...not ground beef, also...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 3, 2007 by Lovelymama3k   view full review
I've made many different types of chili before and this is the first one that I've been able...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 3, 2007 by Cooking for 3   view full review
This chili was GREAT!! I only used 1 lbs. of ground beef because i was making it for me my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2009 by gapch1026   view full review
I initially made this exactly as per the recipe except that I drained the ground beef...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2008 by MSBHAVENOKIE Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I made this recipe as directed. I really liked the flavor of this chili and I will be using...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2010 by Charmin   view full review
YUM! This was delicious - it was very thick though. Next time I will use more broth or less...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2007 by Michelle   view full review
Did not add the beans, and I used fresh garlic instead of the powder. Also used chicken stock...

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