Texas Chili
Chunks of beef slowly simmered in a rich, smoky sauce of dried chillies. No beans, Texas style.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 3 hr
- Serves
- 6
- Level
- Medium
Texas chili is all about beef and chilli. Using chunks instead of mince gives a heartier texture.
Dried chillies give real depth, but chilli powder works too.
Texas Chili
3 hr 20 min total · approx. 520 kcal per serving
Ingredients
Method
- Brown the beef in batches in the oil. Remove.
- Cook the onion for 5 minutes, then add the garlic and spices for 1 minute.
- Add the purée, stock and beef. Bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook gently for 2½–3 hours until the beef is very tender.
- Stir in the cornmeal to thicken and simmer for 10 minutes. Season.
Calories are an estimate per serving. Diet tags are a guide only: always check ingredient labels for allergens, and see our food safety note.