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Quick Texas Chili Recipe

Erin S.
Texas Chili Recipe - An easy weeknight version of Texas Chili. Hearty, comforting, and definitely a crowd pleaser.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Cuisine Tex Mex
Servings 4
Calories 431 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil divided
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cayenne Pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 pound Flank Steak cut into cubes
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 3 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 1 tablespoon Molasses
  • 2 cups Beef Stock
  • 1/2 cup Your Favorite Beer
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons Water
  • 2 cups Cooked Rice
  • Sour Cream
  • Green Onions
  • Radishes sliced
  • Lime Wedges

Instructions
 

  • In a small, microwave safe bowl combine two tablespoons olive oil, chili powder, cumin, paprika, cocoa powder, cayenne, and oregano. Mix until well combined.
  • Microwave for 1 minute, stirring half way. Set aside.
  • Season steak with salt. Toss in flour until well coated.
  • Heat a heavy bottom pot or Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add remaining one tablespoon oil, swirling to coat. Add steak and cook for 5-6 minutes until browned. Add the spice mixture, and cook for 1 minute.
  • Stir in tomato paste and molasses. Cook for 3 minutes
  • Add beef stock, beer and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes.
  • Mix together cornstarch and water, stir into chili. Cook for 2 more minutes until it thickens.
  • To serve divide rice among 4 bowls, and spoon chili over the top. Garnish with desired toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 431kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 27gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 983mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g
Keyword Beef, Chili, Easy, Easy Dinners, Peppers, Simmered, Tex Mex
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