Description
A comforting bowl of Texas-style chili, featuring tender beef, rich tomatoes, and a medley of spices that provide an explosion of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cubed chuck beef
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1 large diced onion
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Brown the beef: In a large pot over medium heat, add a touch of oil and brown the beef until it’s fully cooked.
- Sauté onions and garlic: Add the chopped onions and minced garlic, stirring until they soften.
- Incorporate the spices: Stir in the chili powder and cumin, letting them bloom in the heat for about a minute.
- Add the tomatoes: Pour in the crushed tomatoes, stirring well to combine.
- Simmer: Bring the mix to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat and let it cook low and slow for at least 60-120 minutes.
- Serve: Ladle the chili into bowls while it’s hot and garnish generously with shredded cheese and sour cream.
Notes
For deeper flavors, prepare the chili a day in advance. Adjust spices and toppings to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg