Round steak makes for a hearty change of pace from ground beef in this Spicy Texas Chili recipe while jalapeño, chili powder and cayenne pepper pack a punch! Unbeatable flavor, a few simple steps AND it's done in just 30 minutes? This jalapeño chili is a winner for sure!
More About This Recipe
- What do chopped steak, jalapeño, chili powder and cayenne pepper have in common? They’re the ingredients of your next favorite dish: spicy Texas chili. Texas-style chili is one of the most popular traditional chili styles, known for its spicy beef and chile pepper base. Stirring up this chili in a non-stick Dutch oven or skillet takes 30 minutes and makes 4 servings. If you’d like to soothe the spice, a sprinkle of shredded cheese or dollop of sour cream will cut the heat without compromising the taste. From spicy to savory, we have even more chili recipes to bring to your table. Do you know the difference between Texas-style and Cincinnati-style chili? You can learn for yourself in our how to make chili guide.
Spicy Texas Chili
- Prep Time 30 min
- Total 30 min
- Ingredients 7
- Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless beef top round steak, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium)
- 1 medium jalapeño chile, seeded, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 4 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
Instructions
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Step1Heat nonstick Dutch oven or 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef, onion, chile and garlic; cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is no longer pink.
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Step2Stir in all remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer uncovered 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chili is slightly thickened and flavors are blended. If desired, season to taste with salt.
Nutrition
210
Calories
4g
Total Fat
26g
Protein
18g
Total Carbohydrate
8g
Sugars
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 1/2 Cups
- Calories
- 210
- Calories from Fat
- 40
- Total Fat
- 4g
- 6%
- Saturated Fat
- 1g
- 5%
- Cholesterol
- 60mg
- 20%
- Sodium
- 530mg
- 22%
- Total Carbohydrate
- 18g
- 6%
- Dietary Fiber
- 4g
- 16%
- Sugars
- 8g
- Protein
- 26g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 40%
- 40%
- Vitamin C
- 40%
- 40%
- Calcium
- 10%
- 10%
- Iron
- 25%
- 25%
Exchanges:
3 Vegetable; 3 Very Lean Meat; 1/2 Fat;Carbohydrate Choice
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