Texas Chili

Serves 4 · via budgetbytes.com

A bold, budget-friendly Texas Chili recipe made with ground beef, chipotles, and warm spices for rich, smoky flavor without the beans.

Ingredients

• . ground beef
• salt
• black pepper
• onion $0.72)
• jalapeño $0.11)
• garlic cloves $0.18)
• tomato paste
• chili powder
• paprika
• ground cumin
• dried oregano
• unsweetened cocoa powder
• brown sugar
• ground cinnamon
• chipotle pepper in adobo sauce $0.41)
• . can petite diced tomatoes
• beef broth

Method

1. Gather and prepare all ingredients.
2. Heat a large pot over medium heat. Once hot, add the ground beef and season with salt and pepper. Cook the beef for 5 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks.
3. Once browned, remove the ground beef using a slotted spoon, leaving the grease in the pot. Set it aside.
4. Next, add the onions, jalapeño, and garlic, and cook for 5 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally.
5. Add the tomato paste and cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Sprinkle in the chili powder, paprika, cumin, oregano, cocoa, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cook for 1 minute.
7. Add the beef and any drippings back to the pot. Add the chipotle peppers, diced tomatoes with juices, and beef broth. Bring to a simmer. Once the soup is at a simmer, continue cooking for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8. Once the chili has thickened, garnish with your favorite toppings and enjoy.