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One Pot Texas Chili

A close-up of a bowl filled with rich, red one pot Texas chili, featuring tender chunks of beef and diced tomatoes.
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A bold, meaty, bean-free Texas-style chili perfect for game day, simmered in one pot for maximum flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 large yellow onions, chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 poblano peppers, seeded and chopped
  • 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced
  • 1/4 cup chili powder
  • 2 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper (or to taste)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 tbsp masa harina (corn flour), mixed with 1/4 cup water

Instructions

  1. Season beef cubes generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Brown beef in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Remove beef and set aside.
  3. Add chopped onions, garlic, poblano peppers, and jalapeño peppers to the pot. Cook until softened, about 8-10 minutes.
  4. Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Return the browned beef to the pot. Add crushed tomatoes and beef broth. Stir to combine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  6. Bring the chili to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for at least 2 hours, or until beef is tender. Stir occasionally.
  7. In the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in the masa harina slurry to thicken the chili.
  8. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

Notes

  • For a deeper flavor, you can marinate the beef in some chili powder and cumin overnight.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped onions, and cilantro.
  • This chili reheats well and is great for batch cooking. It often tastes even better the next day.
  • Consider adding a bay leaf during simmering for extra depth.
  • Adjust cayenne pepper for your desired level of heat.

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