Texas Chili
📜 Collection: UK5 | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Soups A classic hearty Texas chili featuring ground beef, beans, and rich tomatoes seasoned to perfection. Experience a comforting bowl of slow-simmered flavors that warms you up from the inside out.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 45 mins | None | 4–6 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Large skillet
- Heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven
- Wooden spoon
- Can opener
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 pound | Hamburger | ground |
| As needed | Onion | chopped |
| 1 or 2 cans | Chili Beans | drained or undrained per preference |
| 1 large can | Tomatoes | crushed or diced |
| A bunch | Cilantro | fresh, chopped |
| To taste | Garlic | minced |
| To taste | Salt | |
| To taste | Pepper |
Instructions
Step 1: Brown the Meat and Aromatics
- In a large skillet, brown the 1 pound hamburger gently until cooked through but not too dark, stirring frequently.
Step 2: Combine and Simmer
- Add the as needed chopped onion to the meat, cooking until soft and translucent.
- Carefully drain off any excess grease from the skillet.
- Transfer the mixture to a pot and add 1 or 2 cans chili beans, 1 large can tomatoes, and a bunch cilantro.
- Season with to taste garlic, to taste salt, and to taste pepper.
- Simmer slowly over low heat until the flavors meld together into a rich, thick, and fragrant chili.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store leftover chili in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
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