Name: Best Texas Chili Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 h 20 min
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 8 slices bacon; 1 3- to 4-pound beef chuck roast, trimmed of fat and cut into 1” cubes; kosher salt; 1 large onion, diced; 2 jalapeños, minced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp. tomato paste; 1 tbsp. ancho chili powder; 1 tbsp. chipotle chili powder; 1/2 tbsp. dried oregano; 1/2 tbsp. ground cumin; 1 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes; 1/2 c. lager beer; 32 oz. low-sodium beef broth; 2 c. water; Shredded cheddar, for serving; Sour cream, for serving; Chopped chives, for serving; Cornbread, for serving

Step 1In a large pot, cook bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels and set aside.

Step 2Add beef cubes to bacon fat and sear until browned on all sides. Season with salt. Set aside.

Step 3Add onion, jalapeños, and garlic to pot and stir until soft, 5 minutes. Add tomato paste and stir, then add spice mix and stir until combined, then return beef and bacon to pot and add crushed tomatoes, beer, beef broth, and water.

Step 4Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and let cook until meat is tender, about 2 hours.

Step 5Serve garnished with cheese and serve with corn bread.