Texas Chili (No Beans)

Texas Chili (No Beans) is the kind of bold, hearty, unapologetically rich dish that fills your kitchen with the smell of slow-cooked comfort. Thick, meaty, smoky, and full of deep chili flavor, it tastes like campfires, cold nights, and the pride of true Texas cooking. One bowl warms you right to your bones — no beans, no shortcuts, just pure chili goodness.

Ingredients

2 lbs beef chuck, cut into small cubes

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

3 tablespoons chili powder

1 tablespoon smoked paprika

1 tablespoon cumin

1 teaspoon oregano

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 teaspoon cayenne (optional)

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes

2 cups beef broth