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A bowl of the best Texas chili recipe topped with shredded cheese, surrounded by jalapeños and black spoons on a marble surface. The chili, featuring ground meat, tomatoes, and green peppers, sits enticingly next to another partially visible bowl.

Best Texas Chili Recipe

Melissa Griffiths
This best texas chili recipe is thick and rich, full of hearty flavors, heat, and juicy ground beef! Perfect for a cookout or a chilly weeknight, Texas chili is the ultimate easy-to-make dish. Made with a blend of traditional spices and cooked low and slow to perfection, this recipe stays true to its roots - just like the locals prefer it!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 365 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 green bell pepper (diced)
  • ½ large white onion (diced)
  • 2 jalapenos diced
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 14 ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 2 ½ cups tomato sauce

Instructions
 

  • Cook your ground beef in a large pot over medium-high heat for about 7 minutes, or until it is cooked all the way through.
  • Once the beef is fully cooked add the bell pepper, onion, jalapeno, olive oil, chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and salt. Continue cooking over medium-high heat for an additional 7 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Add the diced tomatoes and tomato sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil and then lower the heat to low. Cover the chili with a lid and allow it to simmer on low heat for 15 minutes.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Use Fresh Garlic for Extra Flavor: If you have a fresh head of garlic at home, use 2-3 cloves of freshly minced garlic instead of garlic powder. Fresh garlic adds a more robust and aromatic flavor to your chili.
  • Toast Your Spices: Toasting the spices in a dry pan for 1-2 minutes before adding them to the pot can deepen their flavor and bring out a smoky aroma that enhances the chili.
  • Simmer Low and Slow: Let the chili cook on low heat for at least an hour, stirring occasionally. This slow cooking allows the flavors to meld beautifully and creates a rich, savory taste.
  • Adjust the Heat Level: For more spice, include diced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper. If you prefer a milder chili, reduce the chili powder slightly and skip any additional hot peppers.

Nutrition

Calories: 365kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 22gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 1436mgPotassium: 910mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1922IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 66mgIron: 5mg
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