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Texas Chili con Carne (No Beans)

Prep 30 min Cook 3 hr Total 3 hr 30 min Servings 8

By Lukasz Jagiello

Published Oct 12, 2026 · Updated Oct 12, 2026

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About this recipe

I only post recipes that I have tried and verified and are good to my taste — all taste may vary.

Masa harina thickens chili and adds a toasty corn flavor that flour can't.

Ingredients

Method

  1. 01

    Toast chiles 30 seconds per side, soak in hot water 20 minutes and blend with 1 cup broth until smooth.

  2. 02

    Season beef and brown in batches in lard; remove.

  3. 03

    Cook onion 6 minutes, garlic, cumin, oregano and tomato paste 1 minute.

  4. 04

    Add chile purée, broth and beef. Simmer partly covered 2 1/2–3 hours until tender.

  5. 05

    Whisk masa with water, stir in and simmer 10 minutes. Add vinegar and season.

Notes & swaps

  • Masa harina thickens chili and adds a toasty corn flavor that flour can't.