Texas Game Day Chili

I’m a huge college football fan. There’s not much else in Texas that screams fall than college football and tailgating with a big ole pot of steamy chili on a cool fall Saturday. Football and Chili just go hand in hand together. Texas and chili… I mean. It is our state dish after all.  I am well aware that there are no less than 93 billion ways to make chili in Texas. I used to buy the different boxed versions, which are basically pre-measured spice packets. I finally wised up and measured out the exact amounts that I liked and perfected my chili recipe.

This particular recipe will feed about six hungry people, using 2 pounds of ground beef.

I may lose some readers and even some friends over this, but I’m one of those Texans that insists on putting beans into my chili. If you are anti bean, then feel free to leave them out. You can also add other things like diced onion or bell pepper, or use a different type of bean. Whatever floats your chili boat.

This recipe and many more can also be found on HSJ’s Weekly Meal Plan #2.

Texas Gameday Chili

If you're serving a crowd, then double this recipe. You can also add diced onions, diced green or red bell peppers. This recipe calls for one can of rinsed black beans, but you could also use a can of kidney beans or pinto beans too. Top off with some chopped cilantro. Add a dab of sour cream. Open up a bag of fritos and make yourself a delicous frito pie! Oh I love fall in Texas!

Servings 6

Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

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Ingredients

  

• 2 pounds Ground Beef
• 1 Tbs Dried onions
• 1 Tbs Dried garlic
• 1 Tsp Smoky paprika
• 3 Tsp Cumin
• 7 Tbs Chili Powder
• 1 Tsp Red Pepper Flakes
• 1 Can Diced Tomatoes
• 1 Can Tomato Sauce
• 2 cups water
• 1 Can Black Beans (or other kind is fine)
• Topping Ideas: Sour Cream, Grated Cheese, Sliced jalapenos, Fritos, Cilantro, Chives

Instructions

 

• Brown the hamburger and drain fat.
• Add the 2 cups of water, the tomato sauce and diced tomatoes.
• Add all of the spices and mix well on low to simmer for at least an hour.
• Line up your toppings and allow guests to fix to their liking!

Course: Dinner, Soup

Cuisine: Chili, Mexican, Soup

Keyword: Chili, Ground Beef, Soups