Authentic Texas Chili
American ClassicMain Dishes

Authentic Texas Chili

Rich, slow-simmered, and crafted with authentic culinary heritage and carefully balanced spices.

Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time2 hrs
Servings6 servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 3 tbsp ancho chili powder
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cups rich beef bone broth
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Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1

    Sear the cubed beef chuck in your heavy Dutch oven over medium-high heat until deeply browned on all sides.

  2. 2

    Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened and fragrant (about 4 minutes).

  3. 3

    Stir in the ancho chili powder, cumin, and oregano, toasting the spices for 60 seconds.

  4. 4

    Pour in the beef bone broth, bring to a gentle boil, then cover and simmer on low for 2 hours until fork-tender.