Ingredients for Three Step Texas Chili
- Ground Beef
- 2 tablespoons shortening
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 (28 ounce) can tomato sauce
- Onion Powder
- Garlic Powder
- Beef Bouillon
- Chicken Bouillon
- 1/2 cup water (or more, as needed)
- Ground Cumin
- White Pepper
- Ground Red Pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Seasoning Salt
- Mexican Chili Powder
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- Paprika
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How to Make Three Step Texas Chili
- Brown 1 lb ground beef in 2 tablespoons of shortening over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add 2 cups beef broth and 1 (28 ounce) can of tomato sauce to the browned beef.
- In a separate bowl, combine 1 large onion (chopped), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 green bell pepper (chopped), and 1 (15 ounce) can of kidney beans (drained and rinsed).
- Add the onion, garlic, bell pepper, and kidney bean mixture to the beef mixture.
- Bring the chili to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.
- In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 tablespoon cumin, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional), and 1 teaspoon salt.
- Add the spice mixture to the chili.
- Cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
- If the chili is too thick, add 1/2 cup of water or more as needed.
- Stir in 1 (15 ounce) can of diced tomatoes (undrained) and 1/2 cup chopped cilantro.
- Cover and simmer for an additional 30 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
50 g
Sugar
11g
Fat
57g
Carbs
2g