Hearty Texas-Style Beef Chili
Dive into the robust flavors of Texas with this Hearty Texas-Style Beef Chili. Perfectly seasoned and packed with a delightful mix of tender meats, fresh vegetables, and hearty beans, this chili recipe brings the warmth of Southern comfort food right to your home. Ideal for family gatherings, game day, or just a cozy night in, this dish is sure to satisfy even the heartiest appetites. Serve it steaming hot and watch it disappear, especially when topped with melted sharp cheddar cheese!
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Servings
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Calories
16
Ingredients
Ingredients
stew meat
3/4 lb (coated with flour)
white flour
4 tablespoons (for coating stew meat)
ground beef
3/4 lb (browned)
large green pepper
1 (chopped)
jalapeno pepper
1 (chopped)
crushed tomatoes
1 (32 ounce) can (undrained)
beer
6 ounces (any light lager or ale)
tomato paste
1 (6 ounce) can (mixed in)
yellow onion
1/2 (chopped)
corn
1 (32 ounce) can (drained)
kidney beans
1 (32 ounce) can (undrained)
garlic cloves
2 (minced)
cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon (mixed in)
red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon (mixed in)
sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 lb (shredded for topping)
salt and pepper
to taste (added for seasoning)
Instructions
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hearty Texas-Style Beef Chili?
It is a robust Southern comfort food dish featuring tender meats, fresh vegetables, and hearty beans, seasoned to bring the flavors of Texas to your home.
What types of meat are used in this recipe?
The recipe uses both stew meat and ground beef.
How should the stew meat be prepared?
The 3/4 lb of stew meat should be coated with white flour before cooking.
Does the ground beef need to be browned?
Yes, the 3/4 lb of ground beef should be browned as part of the preparation.
What kind of peppers are included in the chili?
The recipe calls for one large green pepper and one chopped jalapeno pepper.
Are beans included in this Texas-style chili?
Yes, this recipe includes one 32 ounce can of kidney beans.
Should the kidney beans be drained?
No, the kidney beans should be added to the chili undrained.
What kind of tomatoes are used in this recipe?
The recipe uses one 32 ounce can of crushed tomatoes, which should be undrained.
Is there alcohol in this chili recipe?
Yes, the recipe includes 6 ounces of beer, such as a light lager or ale.
How much tomato paste is needed?
You will need one 6 ounce can of tomato paste to be mixed into the chili.
What type of onion is recommended?
The recipe calls for half of a chopped yellow onion.
Is there corn in this chili?
Yes, it includes one 32 ounce can of corn, which should be drained.
How much garlic is used in the recipe?
The recipe requires two minced garlic cloves.
What spices make this chili spicy?
The heat comes from a tablespoon of cayenne pepper and a tablespoon of red pepper flakes.
What is the recommended topping for this chili?
It is best served topped with 1/2 lb of shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
How is the chili seasoned?
Salt and pepper are added to taste for final seasoning.
How many ingredients are in this Hearty Texas-Style Beef Chili?
There are a total of 16 ingredients in this recipe.
What occasion is this chili suitable for?
It is ideal for family gatherings, game day, or a cozy night in.
Can I make this in a slow cooker?
Yes, 'slow cooker' is one of the designated tags for this recipe.
How much flour is needed for the stew meat?
The recipe uses 4 tablespoons of white flour to coat the stew meat.
What kind of beer works best for this recipe?
Any light lager or ale will work well.
Is this a spicy dish?
Yes, with jalapenos, cayenne, and red pepper flakes, it is categorized as a spicy dish.
What tags are associated with this recipe?
Tags include chili, beef, spicy, texas-style, comfort food, slow cooker, hearty, family meals, and bean dishes.
Should the crushed tomatoes be drained?
No, the 32 ounce can of crushed tomatoes should be undrained.
What is the primary vegetable content?
The chili contains green peppers, jalapenos, onions, and corn.
How much cheddar cheese is recommended?
The recipe suggests 1/2 lb of shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
Is white flour used for anything other than the meat?
No, the flour is specifically for coating the stew meat.
How should the garlic be prepared?
The garlic cloves should be minced before being added.
Is the onion chopped or sliced?
The yellow onion should be chopped.
What makes this chili 'Texas-style'?
Its robust flavors, use of multiple beef types, and Southern comfort characteristics define it as Texas-style.