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Hearty Texas Whole30 Chili No Beans Recipe Easy Comforting Dinner

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A hearty, beanless Texas-style chili that is Whole30 compliant, packed with bold smoky flavors and tender meat, perfect for a comforting and protein-packed dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds ground beef (80/20 or 85/15), preferably grass-fed
  • 2 cups beef broth (Whole30-approved, no added sugar)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (or avocado oil)
  • Optional: ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking.
  2. Add chopped onion and diced green bell pepper; sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened and fragrant, stirring occasionally.
  3. Stir in minced garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes; cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly to toast spices without burning garlic.
  4. Push veggies to the side and add ground beef; break it up with a spoon and cook for 6-8 minutes until no pink remains and meat starts to brown, stirring occasionally to mix with veggies and spices.
  5. Stir in 2 tablespoons tomato paste until well combined, then pour in 2 cups beef broth; scrape bottom of pot to lift browned bits.
  6. Bring mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low; partially cover with lid and simmer for 35-40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes to prevent sticking and allow chili to thicken and develop aroma.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or chili powder if desired; if too thick, add a splash of broth; if too thin, simmer uncovered a few more minutes.
  8. Serve warm, ladled into bowls; let rest 10 minutes off heat to meld flavors.

Notes

Brown the meat thoroughly for deep flavor; toast spices in oil to unlock full flavor; simmer low and slow to keep meat tender; season gradually and taste often; fresh garlic and onion provide best flavor; if chili dries out, lower heat and cover more tightly; stirring gently prevents meat clumping.

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