TRULY TEXAN CHILI

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I am a native Texan, and this is the best chili recipe I've ever tasted-it's meaty and spicy. I'd make this whenever I was "homesick" during the years we spent away from Texas due to my husband's military career. -Betty Brown, San Antonio, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 pounds ground beef
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 to 3 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained, optional
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Optional garnishes: shredded cheddar cheese, tortilla chips, sour cream and/or lime wedges

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, cook beef and garlic over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Combine the flour, chili powder, oregano and cumin; sprinkle over meat, stirring until evenly coated. Add the broth, beans if desired, salt and pepper. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours to allow flavors to blend, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with cheese, tortilla chips, sour cream and/or lime wedges if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 21g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 872mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 32g protein.