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A white bowl with medium brown ground beef chili inside, topped with yellow corn chips and green chives.

No Bean Chili Recipe

If you are craving a bold, hearty chili that lets the meat and spices shine, this Texas Style No Bean Chili is for you. Rich, slow simmered and packed with deep chili flavor, this classic recipe skips the beans and focuses on the tender beef, smokey spices and a savory sauce. Perfect for game day, cozy weekends or anytime you are craving a bowl of chili!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 633kcal

Ingredients

Homemade Chili Seasoning

  • 3 Tablespoons Chili Powder
  • 3 Tablespoons Ground Cumin
  • 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 ½ Teaspoons Salt
  • ½ Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper

No Bean Chili

  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 Small Yellow Onion Diced
  • 1 Teaspoon Garlic Minced
  • 3 Pounds Ground Beef (90% 10%)
  • 1 28 Ounce Can Crushed Tomatoes
  • 2 Cups Beef Broth Low Sodium
  • ½ Cup Water
  • 1 Recipe Chili Seasoning

Garnish

  • Corn Chips
  • Shredded Cheese
  • Chopped Chives
  • Sour Cream

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch Oven over medium heat.
  • Add the diced onions into the pot with olive oil and sauté until the onion is translucent.
  • Add the chopped garlic and stir for 2 minutes or until fragrant.
  • Add the meat to the onion mixture and sauté and chop up until browned throughout.
  • Add the Chili Seasoning recipe to the ground beef and stir until combined.
  • Stir in the crushed tomatoes, beef broth and water and bring to a simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour. The liquid will reduce and the flavor will enhance throughout.
  • Remove the pot from the stove and serve in individual bowls. Garnish and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 633kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 161mg | Sodium: 1094mg | Potassium: 811mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1106IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 7mg
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