Texas Style Beef Chili Recipe That Melts in Your Mouth
This hearty Texas-style beef chili is rich, flavorful, and tender, perfect for a comforting meal that will impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Meat
- 2 lb beef chuck roast, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
Vegetables
- 1 white onion diced white onion
- 2 diced bell peppers
- 1 diced poblano pepper
- 1 minced jalapeno
- 6 cloves garlic cloves, minced
Canned Goods
- 2 cans chopped tomatoes
- 1 can kidney beans, drained
- 1 can hatch chilis
Liquids & Spices
- 4 cups chicken or beef stock
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 3 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chipotle powder
- 2 tsp oregano
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 bay leaf bay leaf
- 1 lime juice from lime
- 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped for garnish
Optional Toppings
- chopped red onion, avocado, cilantro, cheese, sour cream Chopped red onion, avocado, cilantro, cheese, sour cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Season beef with salt and pepper, pat dry, then sear in hot oil until golden, about 2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté onions, bell peppers, and poblano until translucent, about 5-10 minutes. Add jalapeno and garlic, cook for 2 minutes.
- Add chopped tomatoes, beans, chilis, stock, fish sauce, and spices. Return beef to the pot and simmer covered for 2 hours until tender.
- Remove bay leaf, stir in lime juice and cilantro. Adjust seasoning and serve with optional toppings.
Notes
For extra flavor, let the chili sit for a few hours before serving to meld the flavors.