Spiced Texas-Style Beef Chili with Smoked Paprika

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-22 · Updated 2026-05-22

A hearty, smoky beef chili infused with traditional Texas spices and smoked paprika for deep flavor. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, pairs ground beef, olive oil, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 14 oz can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed kidney beans
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 diced medium yellow onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent and softened.
2. Step 2: Add 4 minced garlic cloves to the pot and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, for 7-8 minutes until browned and no longer pink.
4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tbsp ground cumin, 2 tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; cook for 1 minute until spices are fragrant.
5. Step 5: Pour in 14 oz can of diced tomatoes with juices and 1 cup beef broth; stir to combine. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cover partially. Let cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Step 6: Add 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed kidney beans and simmer uncovered for an additional 15 minutes until chili thickens and flavors meld.
7. Step 7: Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro before serving.