Cook Off Winning Texas-Style Chili
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Cook Off Winning Texas-Style Chili

👤 6 servings medium 🌍 American facebook.com ↗

This award-winning Texas-style chili features tender beef chuck simmered in a rich, aromatic broth with warm spices and a perfect balance of savory and tangy flavors. The slow-cooked beef becomes incredibly tender while the chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika create an authentic taste that's earned cook-off recognition. A touch of brown sugar and apple cider vinegar adds depth to this classic comfort dish.

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Ingredients

  • 2 lb beef chuck
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 onion
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 3 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 14 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cup beef broth
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  1. Season the beef cubes with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat and sear the beef until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, sauté onion for 5–7 minutes until softened, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, and cayenne pepper, cooking briefly to bloom the spices.
  5. Add tomato paste and mix well.
  6. Pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, scraping up any browned bits from the pot.
  7. Return the beef to the pot and bring to a simmer.
  8. Cover and cook on low heat for 2–2 1/2 hours until the beef is tender.
  9. Stir in brown sugar and apple cider vinegar, adjusting seasoning as needed.
  10. Simmer uncovered for the last 20–30 minutes to thicken the chili.

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