Texas Style Chili for Frito Pie
Thick, Texas-Style Chili with no beans that is perfect for Frito Pie or Chili Dogs. Made with ground beef and savory spices this is an easy recipe that can be ready in under one hour.
Servings: 7 (½ cup servings)
Calories: 140kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 Tablespoons chili powder*
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon table salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
- 1 - (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes with juices
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 ½ cups water
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- Optional: 2 Tablespoons cornmeal or masa harina
Instructions
- Using a Dutch oven, cook ground beef over medium heat until it is fully browned and no longer pink. Drain off excess fat as necessary.
- Stir in spices (chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper and oregano). Cook stirring occasionally for one minute.
- Add tomatoes, beef broth, water and tomato paste. Bring chili to a boil over medium heat and then reduce heat to low and allow dish to simmer for 30-60 minutes or until desired thickness is reached.
Notes
*Recommend Gebhardt Chili Powder
To adjust thickness: Stir in 2 Tablespoons of cornmeal and let simmer until desired consistency is reached.
To make thinner: Add additional water or beef broth to thin chili out.
Serving a crowd? Recipe yields 3 ½ cups cooked chili. Recommend doubling for a group gathering.
Nutrition
Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 6g
