Oklahoma Chili

Oklahoma Chili is a thick, no bean chili inspired by many Midwestern chili recipes. This easy, hearty all meat red chili recipe is made in a little over an hour.

A big pot of Beef Chili is one of those crowd pleasing, easy recipes for busy weeknights, Game Days, and potlucks. This Sooner State style chili is another great Dinner Recipe that is family friendly and big enough to feed a crowd!

OKLAHOMA CHILI

From Texas Chili to Cincinnati Chili, regional chili recipes are an American tradition that goes back over a 100 years. You may not immediately associate Oklahoma with its own signature chili. Even though Oklahomans haven’t all agreed on one true chili, like other states, they do have some signature flavors and ingredients that you’ll find in Oklahoma-style Chili.

Oklahoma Chili is heavily influenced by the chili recipes from their surrounding states. A thick red sauce preferred in Texas, the masa flour of New Mexico, and no-bean Midwestern styles. All of these influences come together to make a hearty bowl of mild chili full of flavor.

You can make Oklahoma Chili with big chunks of beef or with ground beef and with or without beans. This Oklahoma Chili recipe is bean free so you get maximum beef flavor. Canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, and chili powder give you a deep red sauce that is further flavored by common pantry ingredients.

The secret to getting a thick chili that doesn’t taste floury or bland is adding a corn flour. This recipe for Oklahoma Chili uses masa flour, but you can also substitute cornmeal. If you don’t use masa flour (or cornmeal) often, look for it in bulk bins instead of buying a large bag to only use 2 tablespoons flour.

Oklahoma Chili is a thick, no bean chili that is similar to a chili sauce, making it perfect for topping hot dogs, hamburgers, and French Fries. But it’s also hearty enough to serve on it’s own with all your favorite chili toppings. What bowl of chili would be complete without Cornbread or Dinner Rolls to soak up any leftover sauce? For a fun, easy family dinner, turn leftover Oklahoma Chili into a Frito Pie.

OTHER TASTY CHILI RECIPES

Slow Cooker Beef Chili

Classic Beef Chili

Philly Cheesesteak Chili (Philly Chili)

Tommy’s Chili (Copycat)

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VARIATIONS ON OKLAHOMA CHILI

• Meat: To make Oklahoma Chili con Carne, use 2 pounds chuck roast or boneless sirloin steak, cut into 1 inch chunks. For a lighter chili, use ground turkey. Swap out 1 pound of ground beef with ground pork or ground sausage.
• Vegetables: Add chopped vegetables for a heartier chili like diced red bell peppers or green bell peppers, carrots, fresh tomatoes, or corn kernels.
• Beans: If you are fan of chili with beans, simply add a can or two, drained and rinsed, like black beans, kidney beans, or pinto beans.
• Spices: Adjust the seasonings to taste and add other spices like paprika, red pepper flakes, cinnamon, allspice to make this more like your favorite regional chili. This simple, basic Chili Seasoning Mix is great too!
• Toppings: Classic toppings for Oklahoma Chili are sour cream, cheddar cheese, green onions or chives, sliced jalapeños, hot sauce, and avocado.

Slow Cooker Oklahoma Chili

• • Brown ground beef in a large skillet until cooked through. Drain and add to the crockpot.
  • Add remaining ingredients to slow cooker and stir to combine.
  • Cover with lid and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours
  • Serve with your favorite chili toppings.

EVEN MORE CHILI RECIPES!

Beef and Beer Chili

Wendy’s Chili (Copycat)

Turkey Chili

Cincinnati Chili

HOW TO SERVE OKLAHOMA CHILI

• Serve: Oklahoma Chili can be kept at room temperature for up to 2 hours before it needs to be stored. To serve longer, keep in a crockpot on low for up to 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
• Store: Cook the chili completely, transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
• Freeze: Place cooled Oklahoma Chili in a sealed container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerate and reheat on the stovetop.

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Oklahoma Chili

Oklahoma Chili is a thick, no bean chili inspired by many Midwestern chili recipes. This easy, hearty all meat red chili recipe is made in a little over an hour.

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword Oklahoma Chili

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 1 hour

Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes

Servings 8

Calories 309 kcal

Author Sabrina Snyder

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 24 ounces tomato sauce
• 29 ounces diced tomatoes in juice
• 1 yellow onion , chopped
• 2 tablespoons masa
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons coarse ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

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Instructions

1. Place the ground beef in a large pot and mix in the garlic powder.
2. Cook over medium heat until browned. Drain off the excess fat, and then mix in the other ingredients.

3. Stir together well, cover, and then reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

4. Serve with shredded cheddar cheese, chopped onions, sour cream, Fritos and corn bread.

Nutrition Facts

Oklahoma Chili

Amount Per Serving

Calories 309 Calories from Fat 162

% Daily Value*

Fat 18g28%

Saturated Fat 7g44%

Cholesterol 77mg26%

Sodium 1291mg56%

Potassium 908mg26%

Carbohydrates 14g5%

Fiber 4g17%

Sugar 7g8%

Protein 24g48%

Vitamin A 1140IU23%

Vitamin C 17mg21%

Calcium 80mg8%

Iron 5mg28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.