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    Home » Recipes » Gourmet Chili

    Delicious Tex-Mex Chili

    Published on May 29, 2020 - Updated on January 11, 2023 by Chef Rodney - Leave a Comment - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This delicious Tex-Mex style Chili is one of the easiest chili recipes to make. Packed full of flavors and ready in a couple of hours.
     
    closeup of tex-mex chili

    Making Chili is how I got into cooking & baking. I love all kinds of Chili and this Delicious Tex-Mex Chili is right up there with some of the best Chili's out there.

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    Frying Bacon for the Chili

    If you often make chili or eat chili for that matter, you will notice that this Chili does not call for beans or tomatoes. You may not realize that not all chili recipes have beans in them. It usually depends on what part of the country the recipe originated from.

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    Tex-Mex Chili simmering in the Dutch oven

    For the hot sauce, I decided to use Sriracha as I always have some in my refrigerator but feel free to use whatever you have on-hand. Depending on how hot the sauce is, you may have to adjust to taste.

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    Tex-Mex Chili fresh off the stove

    If you don't have any beef broth on hand you can simply substitute for 4 cups of water. I also like to garnish my Chili with tortilla chips and shredded cheese but feel free to modify as needed.

    🐄 How to Handle Raw Beef

    Thaw raw ground beef on a plate on the lowest shelf of the refrigerator, to avoid dripping onto other foods.
    Keep raw and ready-to-eat meats separate.
    Wash hands thoroughly before and after handling raw ground beef. Wash cutting boards, bowls, and utensils used to prepare raw ground beef with hot soapy water and rinse well.
    Use separate plates to carry raw ground beef patties to the cooking area and cooked patties to the serving area.
    Use a Thermometer to ensure Ground Beef Reaches the Safely Cooked Internal Temperature of 160°F.

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    If you've ever wondered what part of the pig Bacon comes from check out the picture below. Surprised?

    Pork Cuts Diagram

    🥓 How to Make Bacon

    If you need a little help on figuring out how to make the perfect bacon, check out this little tutorial on how to Make the Perfect Bacon 3 different ways.

    And don't throw away that bacon grease! Bacon is expensive and the grease is great for making Scrambled Eggs, Grilled Cheese, Popcorn and even hash browns. It can keep up to 3 months if properly stored in the refrigerator.

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    If your chili doesn't thicken to the desired consistency, I would recommend adding 1 tablespoon of cornmeal and letting it simmer an additional 10 minutes or so.

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    If you love a good Chili as I do, you must check out my delicious collection of Gourmet Chili Recipes. I've won several Chili Cookoffs with my Hot Rod's Famous Chili Recipe. Don't let the 25+ ingredients scare you! It's an absolutely delicious Chili.

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    For more great recipes with Bacon, I suggest you check these recipes out:

    • Delicious Corn Chowder with Ham
    • Diabetic German Potato Soup
    • BLT Pasta Bake with Leeks
    • Turkey Bacon Ranch Sliders

    📋 What Ingredients do I need

    You will need the following ingredients to make this delicious Tex-Mex Chili recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Bacon, Boneless Beef Top Round, Garlic Cloves, Yellow Onion, Chili Powder, Dried Oregano, Ground Cumin, Red Pepper Flakes, Sriracha and Water.

    🥣 How do I make this Delicious Tex-Mex Chili

    Cook bacon in 5-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
    Add half of beef to bacon drippings and cook until lightly browned. Remove beef to a plate and repeat with remaining beef.
    Add chopped onion and garlic to the pan and cook over medium heat until onion is tender.
    Return beef and bacon to Dutch oven. Add the chili powder, cumin, salt, red pepper, hot sauce and beef broth. Mix till combined. Bring to a boil over high heat.
    Reduce heat to low, cover and let simmer 1 ½ hours. Skim fat from surface. Let simmer uncovered for30 minutes or until the beef is very tender and chili has thickened slightly.
    Optionally garnish with additional chopped onion, cheese and/or tortilla chips.

    closeup of tex-mex chili

    Delicious Tex-Mex Chili

    This delicious Tex-Mex style Chili is one of the easiest chili recipes to make. Packed full of flavors and ready in a couple of hours.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 2 hrs
    Total Time 2 hrs 15 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 Bowls
    Calories 268 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 4 Slices Bacon, chopped
    • 2 lb Boneless Beef Top Round, ½ in cubes
    • 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
    • 1 Medium Yellow Onion, chopped
    • ¼ Cup Chili Powder
    • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
    • 1 teaspoon Salt
    • 1 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes, crushed
    • 1 teaspoon Sriracha Sauce
    • 4 Cups Beef Broth
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    Instructions
     

    • Cook bacon in 5-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
    • Add half of beef to bacon drippings and cook until lightly browned. Remove beef to a plate and repeat with remaining beef.
    • Add chopped onion and garlic to the pan and cook over medium heat until onion is tender.
    • Return beef and bacon to Dutch oven. Add the chili powder, cumin, salt, red pepper, hot sauce and beef broth. Mix till combined. Bring to a boil over high heat.
    • Reduce heat to low, cover and let simmer 1 ½ hours. Skim fat from surface. Let simmer uncovered for30 minutes or until the beef is very tender and chili has thickened slightly.
    • Optionally garnish with additional chopped onion, cheese and/or tortilla chips.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 268kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 37gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 102mgSodium: 614mgPotassium: 632mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 99IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 3mg

    Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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