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Real Texas Chili

Real Texas Chili

The best chili ever. Even if you aren't from Texas!

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Real Texas Chili
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 395 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 lbs top round beef trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes or ground
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 beef bouillon cube
  • 1 chicken bouillon cube

First Seasoning Dump

  • 1 tablespoon onion flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
  • 4 tablespoons chili powder

Second Seasoning Dump

  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 1/4 oz packet sazon goya

Third Seasoning Dump

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Brown the beef in oil until beef is gray, do not drain.

  2. Add the broths, tomato sauce, and bouillon cubes and bring to a boil. Add the First Dump and reduce the heat to a slow simmer. Cover and simmer for one hour.
  3. Add the Second Dump and adjust liquid with more broth if necessary. You don't want it too thin, you want a nice thick "gravy" to your chili. Cover and cook another 30 minutes.
  4. Add the Third Dump, cook about 5-10 minutes longer and serve.

Recipe Notes

Note: Sazon Goya is a seasoning made from coriander and annato and adds flavor and color. You can find it in the Mexican section of most grocery stores. Sazon is the seasoning, Goya the brand; Accent brand also makes a Sazon seasoning.