Authentic Texas Chili Recipe: Easy & Flavorful

Name: Authentic Texas Chili Recipe: Easy & Flavorful
Total time: 1 hr
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; 0.5 cup chili powder; 3 jalapeno peppers, minced; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder

This simple Texas chili recipe comes straight from my mom's kitchen. I prefer a bit of spice, but you can easily customize it to your taste. This chili's flavor deepens overnight, so make a big batch and enjoy the leftovers! Trust me, you'll love it every time.

Total time1 hr
Prep time15 mins
Cook time45 mins
Yield8

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Instructions

Brown ground beef with onion and bell pepper in a large pot over medium heat until the beef is cooked and the vegetables are tender, approximately 10 minutes. Drain off any excess grease.
Add beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, jalapeños, red pepper flakes, black pepper, salt, and garlic powder to the pot. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover and reduce heat to low. Let the chili simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, for a minimum of 30 minutes or up to several hours for a richer, more developed flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 586 kcal
Fat Content: 17 g
Fiber Content: 23 g
Sugar Content: 12 g
Sodium Content: 1273 mg
Protein Content: 51 g
Cholesterol Content: 101 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 62 g
Saturated Fat Content: 6 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g