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Best Texas Style Chili Recipe (No Beans)

Thick and rich chili with ground meat, onions and peppers simmered in a bold, smoky spice blend
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Southwestern
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs. ground beef or turkey 85% - 92% lean
  • 3 yellow onions grated
  • 3 green bell peppers finely diced
  • 26 oz. canned chopped tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup +1 Tbsp. ancho chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp. garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp. paprika
  • 1/2 Tbsp. smoked (Spanish) paprika
  • 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. onion powder
  • 2 Tbsp. dry minced onion
  • 1 Tbsp. minced garlic
  • 2 tsp. cumin
  • 1 Tbsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. masa flour

Instructions
 

  • Brown the ground meat in a large stock pot over medium heat. Season to taste with salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder as it cooks. Stir in 1 Tbsp. of the Worcestershire sauce. Remove the meat from the pot.
  • Grate the onions using a box grater or food processor. Add them to the pot with the diced green bell pepper. Saute the onions and peppers until soft.
  • Stir in the minced garlic. Season again with salt and pepper. Stir in the dry spices and the remaining Worcestershire sauce.
  • Pour in the tomatoes and masa flour. Stir well to combine. Simmer over low heat for 20-30 minutes and up to several hours. Serve warm. 
Keyword dairy free, dinner, gluten free, healthy, keto
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