# Texas Style Chili

This Texas-style beef chili has melt-in-your-mouth beef, veggies, and a customizable level of heat.

- Total time: 100 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 pounds diced chuck roast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 ribs celery
- 2 red bell peppers
- 1 white onion
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 cup beef broth
- 15 ounces undrained diced tomatoes
- 7 ounces undrained diced green chiles
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice

## Instructions

1. Season the diced chuck roast with salt and dust it with cornstarch.
2. Heat olive oil in a 6-quart pot over medium-high heat.
3. Add the seasoned beef to the pot and sear, stirring occasionally, until browned.
4. Dice the celery, red bell peppers, and white onion.
5. Add the diced vegetables to the pot with the beef and cook until slightly soft, about 5 minutes.
6. Add tomato paste, minced garlic, chili powder, paprika, and ground cumin to the pot.
7. Mix all ingredients and let them toast for about 2 minutes.
8. Add beef broth, undrained diced tomatoes, undrained diced green chiles, and Worcestershire sauce to the pot.
9. Stir the mixture and bring it to a simmer.
10. Cover the pot with a lid, reduce heat to low, and let it simmer for 90 minutes until the stew meat is fall-apart tender.
11. Check on the chili and stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
12. Once the beef is tender, turn off the heat.
13. Squeeze in 2 tablespoons of lime juice and stir.
14. Serve the chili hot, topped with your favorite toppings like cilantro, sour cream, and shredded cheese.

## Equipment

- pot
- tongs
- cutting board
- knife
- spatula
- lid
- ladle
- oven mitts

## Tips

- You can buy a chuck roast and dice it yourself, or buy pre-diced beef stew meat.
- The Cajun Trinity (onion, celery, bell pepper) provides a great flavor base.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@thestayathomechef/video/7550761808907242782?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7562304036884710942
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/973a10f0-024c-426d-9444-5bfe98ab46f5
- Extracted: 2025-10-17

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