# First Place Texas Chili

An award-winning beanless Texas-style chili made with ground beef and bison, seasoned with a rich spice blend and cocoa powder.

- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1/2 tbsp oil
- 1 medium white onion, diced
- 2 stalk celery, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 poblano pepper, diced
- 1 anaheim pepper, diced
- 1-2 serrano pepper (optional)
- 2 lb ground beef chuck
- 1 lb ground bison
- 4 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 tbsp onion powder
- 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tbsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tbsp cumin
- 1/4 cup chili powder
- 2 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 24 oz beef bone broth
- 6 oz dark beer
- 2 bay leaves
- salt (optional)
- pepper (optional)

## Instructions

1. Sauté the diced onions and chopped celery in oil until translucent.
2. Add the ground beef and ground bison to the pot and cook until browned.
3. Create a well in the center of the meat, add the minced garlic and tomato paste, and mix well to cook for 2-3 minutes.
4. Add the onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, cumin, chili powder, and unsweetened cocoa powder, mixing well and cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
5. Add the diced peppers, beef bone broth, dark beer, salt, and pepper to the pot and stir to combine.
6. Bring the mixture to a boil, top with bay leaves, and cover.
7. Simmer on low heat for 2-3 hours, stirring every 30 minutes until the liquid has thickened to your preference.

## Tips

- If you cannot find thick ground chuck, regular ground beef works fine.
- If you cannot find ground bison, just use more beef.
- For more heat, add 1 or 2 serrano peppers.
- Use a fresh pack of bay leaves for the best flavor.
- Serve on a bed of Fritos chips with shredded cheese, diced onions, and sour cream.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DfFYt-Dx0bH/?xtok=NGFpaXMxMXZ3NG1o
- Creator: Breanna Stark
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/9fb5a811-0c85-46b4-b8cf-05a6a43f4f11
- Extracted: 2026-11-13

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