One Pot Texas Style Beef Chili

Ingredients

• 3 lbs Beef chuck roast, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 1 large Yellow onion, finely diced
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 3 cups Beef broth
• 1/4 cup Chili powder
• 1 tablespoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons Masa harina (corn flour)
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• to taste N/A Salt and black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Pat the beef cubes dry and season generously with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   In a large Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat and brown the beef in batches until a crust forms, then remove and set aside.

3. 3

   In the same pot, sauté the diced onion until translucent, about 5 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.

4. 4

   Stir in the chili powder, cumin, paprika, and oregano, toasting the spices for 30 seconds until fragrant.

5. 5

   Add the tomato paste and browned beef back into the pot, then pour in the beef broth, scraping the bottom to release the brown bits.

6. 6

   Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 hours until the beef is fork-tender.

7. 7

   Whisk the masa harina with 1/4 cup of water to create a slurry and stir it into the chili.

8. 8

   Simmer uncovered for an additional 15-20 minutes to thicken the sauce to your desired consistency.