Ken's Texas Chili

This is a Texas style chili recipe with beans. It also uses hamburger rather than chuck. Leaving behind a small amount of the hamburger fat gives it that unique Texas chili taste.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 525 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 3 (15.5 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a stockpot over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain off grease, reserving 2 tablespoons to remain in the pan. In a small bowl, stir together the garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, and flour. Sprinkle the mixture over the meat, and stir until the meat is evenly coated.

Step 2

Stir the oregano into the meat mixture, then pour in the 2 cans of beef broth. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then add the cans of beans. If you like your chili soupy, add only 2 cans of beans, but if you like thick chili, use all three. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 30 minutes to blend flavors.