This Texas Chili No Beans recipe is hearty, thick and jam packed with flavor. Featuring tender crumbles of meat, veggies and tomatoes – without a bean in sight! With just 10 minutes of prep and 10 basic ingredients, this all meat chili recipe is so easy to prepare, can be made in advance and freezes beautifully. This meat lover’s dream is a delicious comforting dinner you and your family will love!
Update: This post was originally published in February 2020. I made edits to the article below to include more information about making Texas chili without beans.
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- Brown the Beef. Heat oil in a Dutch oven set over medium-high heat. …
- Stir in Aromatics and Seasonings. Once the beef is browned, stir in the onions, bell pepper, and garlic. …
- Add Tomato Paste, Tomatoes, Broth, and Bay Leaf. …
- Simmer. …
- Serve. …
- Enjoy!
Easy Texas No Bean Chili
This Texas No Bean Chili is hearty, thick and jam packed with tender crumbles of meat and full of flavor! This meat lover’s dream is the perfect cozy meal your family will love! It’s so easy to prepare, can be made in advance and freezes beautifully!Recipe can be scaled up or down by using the slider if you hover your mouse over the number of Servings.
Prep: 10min
Total: 65min
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 223 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 10 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 285 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 1 TBS Olive Oil
- 1 Pound Ground Meat (Beef, Turkey or Sausage) ( – at room temperature & gently patted dry (SEE NOTES))
- Kosher Salt & Ground Black Pepper
- 1 small Yellow Onion ( – small dice (about 1 ½ cups))
- 1 small Bell Pepper ( – small dice (about 1 cup))
- 2 cloves Garlic ( – minced)
- 1 TBS Chili Powder
- 2 tsp EACH: Ground Cumin, Smoked Paprika & Dried Oregano
- 2 TBS Tomato Paste
- 1 Cup Beer OR Beef Broth
- 1 (14 ounce) Can Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes
- 1 (8 ounce) Can Tomato Sauce
- 1 ½ tsp EACH: Dark Brown Sugar & Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 whole Bay Leaf
- Optional Garnishes: Sliced Scallions, Cilantro or Parsley, Diced Avocado, Diced Red Onion, Shredded Cheese, Sour Cream and/or Sliced Jalapeños,
- Optional for Serving: Tortilla Chips, Lime Wedges
Instruction:
- Brown beef: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook, undisturbed for 2-3 minutes, or until edges start to brown. Season with a ½ teaspoon of salt and a ¼ teaspoon of pepper. Use a spatula to flip the beef over and use the back of a wooden spoon to break up the beef into large crumbles. Cook, stirring occasionally, until beef is browned, but not completely cooked through, about 3-4 additional minutes. Use a large slotted spoon to transfer the beef to a plate or bowl. Drain off all but 1 tablespoon of oil from the pan, or if the pan seems dry, add a splash of oil (SEE NOTES).
- Sauté vegetables: Reduce heat to medium. Add the onion and bell pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika and oregano. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, until the tomato paste is caramelized, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the liquids: Add in the beer (or broth), using the back of a spoon to scrape of any brown bits stuck on the bottom of the pan. Let cook for 1-2 minutes. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, sugar, Worcestershire and bay leaf. Add in the beef along with any accumulated juices. Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. Immediately reduce heat to simmer and cover.
- Simmer: Cook, uncovering to stir a couple times, for 30 minutes. Uncover and cook for 10 minutes, or until chili is thick and saucy. Use tongs to remove bay leaf and discard. Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Ladle warm chili into individual bowls and garnish with optional toppings. Enjoy!
Homemade Chili Recipe – 20 Minute Chili – No Beans
FAQ
What is chili called without beans?
What can I use instead of chili beans in chili?
Why Texas chili has no beans?
“Beans don’t come into play at the cook off because if our judges are trying to determine a taste, beans are a dominant flavor and we wouldn’t get the pure chili taste.”
Is chili healthier with or without beans?
But for health purposes, you don’t want to skip them—whether you’re using them in place of or in addition to meat. Adding just 1 cup of beans to your recipe adds about 15 grams of protein, up to 15 grams of fiber, plus potassium, folate, and other nutrients.
