Sheriff Don's 6-Gun Texas Chili & Beans

Name: Sheriff Don's 6-Gun Texas Chili & Beans
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 h
Total time: 5 h 20 min
Cuisine: American, TexMex
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef (20-80%; 2 lbs chuck roast (1/2" cube diced); 2 Tbs bacon grease; 1 large onion (diced); 1 bell pepper (seeded and diced); 2 stalks celery (chopped); 5 cloves garlic (finely diced); 3 hotdogs pre-cooked sliced; 2 Tbs tomato paste; 1 cup beef broth; 1 cup beer (or strong coffee); 3 Tbs masa harina flour; 2 Tbs chili powder; 1 Tbs cumin powder; 1 tsp ground oregano; 1 tsp coriander seeds; 1 tsp Chinese Five Spices; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper flakes; 2 chipotle peppers (comes canned in adobo sauce); 3 Tbs adobo sauce (comes canned with chipotle peppers); 2 Tbs real butter; 2 Tbs Mexican Chocolate (or 1 Tbs cocoa powder); 1 Tbs brown sugar (or honey); 14 oz canned diced tomatoes; 14 oz canned tomato sauce; 14 oz canned kidney beans; 14 oz canned pinto beans (or chili beans); 14 oz canned white beans (Great Northern); Salt to taste; Pepper to taste

6 steps

Prep:20minCook:5h

There are thousands of delicious chili recipes to choose from, so I've taken the liberty to distill the ultimate 'boot stompin fixins' from six of my favorite recipes (hence the 6-gun reference). It's important to point out that any self-respecting Texan will empty his pistol in a chef if they spot beans and/or tomatoes in their bowl of chili. On the other hand, I have taken the liberty of borrowing ingredients from two 'authentic' Texas chili recipes, so that obliges me to at least credit the state name in my recipe title... thus (gulp), may this renegade soul R.I.P..

Updated at: Wed, 11 Jun 2025 03:31:24 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories717.5 kcal (36%)

Total Fat42.9 g (61%)

Carbs38.2 g (15%)

Sugars8.9 g (10%)

Protein43.1 g (86%)

Sodium1124.8 mg (56%)

Fiber9.1 g (32%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

In a large blender, add broth, chopped hotdogs, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, mesa harina flour, chocolate squares, plus all spices, and blend together until smooth. Set aside

Step 2

In 8 qrt Dutch Oven, add bacon grease to carmelize onions, bell pepper, and celery

Step 3

Next, stir in diced beef and ground beef, then cook until brown (8-10 mins)

Step 4

Stir in blended ingredients along with diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beer, garlic, sugar, butter, and beans

Step 5

Cover and slow cook for 3-hrs, then remove cover and simmer an additional 1-2 hrs, or until chili has thickened

Step 6

Serve hot with chopped onions, sour cream, and shredded cheese garnishes. When combined with hot buttered cornbread or pan-fried tortillas, you'll have a harty and satisfying meal