Real Texas Chili
This bean-free Texas chili features tender cubes of beef chuck in a rich broth seasoned with garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper. A little flour helps give the beefy stew a hearty body, making it a warming choice for a cool-weather lunch or dinner.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook2 hrs
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Real Texas Chili, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 22
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the beef cubes in the oil for 2 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the garlic.
- 2
In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, cumin, and flour. Sprinkle the mixture over the meat and stir until evenly coated. Crumble the oregano over the meat and pour in the broth.
- 3
Add the salt and ground black pepper, stir well, bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and let simmer, partially covered, for about 90 minutes. Pour in the remaining broth and simmer for 30 minutes more, until the meat begins to fall apart. Cool, cover, and refrigerate to allow the flavors to blend.
- 4
In a small bowl, mix the chili powder, cumin, and flour.
- 5
Sprinkle this mixture over the meat and stir until evenly coated.
- 6
Crumble the oregano over the meat and pour in 1 1/2 cans of the broth.
- 7
Add the salt and ground black pepper, stir well, bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and let it simmer, partially covered, for about 90 minutes.
- 8
Pour in the remaining broth and simmer 30 minutes more, until the meat begins to fall apart.
- 9
Cool, cover, and refrigerate to allow the flavors to blend.
- Calories 280.08 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 38.03 g Good Source 76%
- Carbohydrate 4.32 g 2%
- Total Fat 12.56 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 2.74 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 112.26 mg High 37%
- Sodium 352.42 mg Moderate 15%
- Dietary Fiber 0.59 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 0.59 g --
- Added Sugars 0.4 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 57.79 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 5.22 mg Good Source 29%
- Potassium 59.18 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 2.43 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 1.61 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Real Texas Chili is made with 10 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 2 hrs 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Beef Broth, Black Pepper, and Chili Powder. Each serving provides about 280.08 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Real Texas Chili made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Chili Powder, Chuck Roast. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Real Texas Chili?
- About 2 hrs 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 2 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 280.08 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Real Texas Chili easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Real Texas Chili healthy?
- Real Texas Chili has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 280.08 calories and 38.03 g of protein, or 76% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 352.42 mg (15% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.74 g (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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