Easy Texas Chili

Name: Easy Texas Chili
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8 cups
Ingredients: 2 pounds lean ground beef; 1 large onion, diced; 1 large bell pepper, minced; 3 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans; 2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes; 4 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce; 3 jalapeno peppers, minced; ½ cup chili powder; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Rating: 4.4 stars

158 Ratings
128 Reviews
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This is a simple recipe for Texas chili I learned from my mother. I like my chili with a little fire to it, but you can adjust this recipe to your liking. This is a chili that only gets better the second day so don't worry about using a large pot and having more than your family can eat the first night because you can have it a couple of nights later. ENJOY. I know I do every time I make this chili.

By Roger K

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Recipe Summary

prep:

30 mins

cook:

30 mins

total:

1 hr

Servings:

Yield:

8 cups

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Cook and stir the beef, onion, and bell pepper in a large pot over medium heat until the beef is brown and onion and pepper are tender, about 10 minutes. Drain grease from beef.

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Step 2

Stir in beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, jalapenos (if using), chili powder, red pepper flakes, black pepper, salt, and garlic powder. Bring mixture to a slow boil; cover and reduce heat. Simmer chili at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally so that it does not stick. This chili can be simmered for several hours; the longer you simmer, the more flavor you will get.

Cook's Note:

For the 3 cans pinto beans, you can substitute 6 cups homemade cooked pinto beans with juice.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

171 calories; protein 11.9g; carbohydrates 14.9g; fat 7.3g; cholesterol 27.4mg; sodium 605.3mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (128)

Most helpful positive review

Tracy

10/05/2008

I'm going to try this in the slow-cooker--has anyone done this yet and how did it turn out? Read More

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Brenda

12/01/2008

ok... first i must say that real texas chili does not have beans.......not bad for a starter.... but i made these changes.... i used extra lean chili meat instead of ground beef, 2 cans of rotel tomatoes instead of the tomatoes and the tomato sauce,1 galic clove chopped instead of garlic powder, 2 teaspoons of cumin powder, 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper and 1 can of beer..... Read More

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158 Ratings

5 star values: 96
4 star values: 43
3 star values: 10
2 star values: 4
1 star values: 5

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Brenda

12/01/2008

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Tracy

10/05/2008

I'm going to try this in the slow-cooker--has anyone done this yet and how did it turn out? Read More

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(82)

Ellyn Oaksmith

10/05/2008

This was as billed: easy delicious and classic. I omitted the chopped chili for the younger members of the family and left it simmering on low for the afternoon and it was delicious. Perfect for a rainy Seattle fall day. Not that it rains here... Read More

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Terra

09/27/2008

Love this chili----Easy recipe ---- Did not add anything---- Read More

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Pam

10/20/2011

this ain't texas chili! we do not use beans! it may have been made in texas, by a yankee! Read More

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Christopher Jazinski

07/06/2009

I added fresh garlic cloves and a beer. Simmered for about 4-5 hrs. Best chili i've ever made. Read More

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Adam

11/24/2008

Awesome starter chili recipe! I love to use this recipe as a base and then change it up! For example change out a pound of the ground beef for a pound of ground spicy or sweet italian sausage (without casings) I also love to mix up the type of beans used to give the chili some character. I made this for an event and used one can of butter beans one can of kidney beans and one can of pinto beans (same sized cans). It was a hit! Don't be afraid to make small changes to this great base! Read More

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Chrissy

10/27/2008

I've never been a fan of chili but this was amazing. I did need to make a few alterations out of necessity. I substituted the jalapenos for 3 hot cherry peppers and only used 3T. of chili powder. This was a great half time meal for my family/guests Read More

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Manda

Allstar

12/15/2008

I won't say this is the BEST chili recipe but it certainly is easy to make and requires little effort for a nice end product. I browned my meat and threw everything into the slow cooker while I was making holiday cookies and it was a nice warm treat when I was finished with my baking. This goes great with some cheese and sour cream on top! Read More

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Easy Texas Chili

Servings Per Recipe: 20
Calories: 171.3

% Daily Value *

protein: 24 %

carbohydrates: 5 %

dietary fiber: 19 %

sugars:

fat: 11 %

saturated fat: 13 %

cholesterol: 9 %

vitamin a iu: 37 %

niacin equivalents: 35 %

vitamin b6: 21 %

vitamin c: 33 %

folate: 10 %

calcium: 7 %

iron: 23 %

magnesium: 12 %

potassium: 15 %

sodium: 24 %

thiamin: 11 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.