Texas-Style Chili & Rice

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 5

Spicy and flavorful Texas-Style Chili & Rice recipe

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

430

Sugar

Fat

17g

Texas-Style Chili & Rice is a classic Tex-Mex dish that has become popular all over the United States. This one-pot recipe takes less than an hour to make and is perfect for dinner on a cozy, chilly night. The combination of tender flank steak, spicy chili powder, and sweet tomato sauce make this dish a flavorful and comforting meal that the whole family will love.

Instructions

1.	Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
2.	Add the steak to the pot and cook until browned on all sides.
3.	Add the onions and garlic to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4.	Add the chili powder and cumin to the pot and stir to combine.
5.	Add the water and tomato sauce to the pot.
6.	Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7.	While the chili is simmering, cook the rice according to package instructions.
8.	Serve the chili over the cooked rice.

PROS

This Texas-Style Chili & Rice recipe is packed with flavor and spice, perfect for those who enjoy a little heat in their meals.

The flank steak adds lean protein to the dish, making it a hearty and satisfying main course.

CONS

This chili recipe contains a moderate amount of sodium, so it may not be suitable for those on a low-sodium diet.

It also contains chili powder, which can be a trigger for heartburn and acid reflux for some individuals.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The lean flank steak used in this recipe is a good source of protein and iron.
Additionally, chili powder contains capsaicin, a compound that has been linked to reducing inflammation and improving digestion.
Tomato sauce used in this recipe contains lycopene, an antioxidant that may help protect against certain types of cancer.

	2 teaspoons olive oil
	1 pound flank steak , cut into 1/2-inch cubes
	1 large onion , chopped
	3 large cloves garlic , finely chopped
	1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
	1 teaspoon ground cumin
	1 1/2 cups water
	1 can no-salt-added tomato sauce