Jul 14 2026
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Texas Style Brisket Chili Recipe

Inspired by Sauced BBQ & Spirits
Time2h 30m
Serves6

add cheese, sour cream, and onion

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Ingredients

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Chili Base

Toppings

Method

Preparing the Chili

  1. 1

    Sear the Brisket

    In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the brisket with salt and black pepper and sear it on all sides until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the brisket and set aside.

  2. 2

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In the same pot, add the chopped onion, garlic, green bell pepper, and jalapeño. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

  3. 3

    Add the Base Ingredients

    Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and return the brisket to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil.

  4. 4

    Simmer the Chili

    Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the chili simmer for about 2 hours, or until the brisket is tender. Check occasionally and stir as necessary.

  5. 5

    Shred the Brisket

    Once the brisket is tender, remove it from the pot and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded brisket to the pot and stir to combine.

  6. 6

    Final Seasoning

    Taste the chili and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.

Serving the Chili

  1. 7

    Prepare the Toppings

    Chop the green onions and set aside.

  2. 8

    Serve the Chili

    Ladle the chili into bowls and top each serving with shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and chopped green onions.

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