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Chili Con Carne

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🌢️ Experience the ultimate comfort food with this hearty chili con carne that delivers rich, complex spices and tender ground beef in every satisfying spoonful
πŸ₯˜ Master the art of perfect chili with this foolproof recipe that brings together robust flavors and protein-packed beans for a meal that’s both nutritious and incredibly delicious

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 5 servings

Ingredients

– 1 tbsp olive oil

– 3 garlic cloves, minced

– 1 onion, diced (brown, white, or yellow)

– 1 red capsicum (bell pepper), diced

– 500g (1 lb) beef mince or ground beef

– 3 tbsp tomato paste

– 800g (28 oz) can crushed tomato

– 420g (14 oz) can red kidney beans, drained (or other beans)

– 2 beef bouillon cubes, crumbled (or substitute with 2 cups beef broth)

– 1 1/2 tsp sugar (any type)

– 125 to 375 ml (1/2 to 1 1/2 cups) water

– 1 to 2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)

– 4 tsp paprika powder

– 5 tsp cumin powder

– 2 tsp garlic powder (or onion powder)

– 2 tsp onion powder

– 2 tsp oregano

– 1 1/2 tsp cooking salt or kosher salt

– Rice, corn chips, or tortillas

– Sour cream or yoghurt

– Grated cheese

– Coriander or cilantro leaves

– Optional toppings: sliced green onions, chopped red onions, diced avocado, fresh slices of jalapeΓ±o or other chili

Instructions

1-Start by preparing your ingredients, like chopping the onion, garlic, and bell pepper, to make cooking smooth and enjoyable.

2-Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add the minced garlic and diced onion; cook for 1 minute before adding the diced capsicum and cooking for another 2 minutes until the onion Category is translucent.

3-Next, increase the heat to high, add the 500g beef mince, and cook while breaking it up until it’s mostly browned.

4-Stir in the chili spice mix and cook until the beef is browned all over, then add the tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, drained beans, crumbled bouillon cubes, sugar, and water use 125 ml for quick cooking.

5-Bring everything to a simmer; for quick cooking, simmer uncovered on medium-low heat for 20 to 40 minutes.

6-If you prefer slow cooking, simmer covered on low heat for 1.5 to 2 hours, or use a slow cooker with an extra 60 ml water and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.

7-Finally, adjust salt to taste and serve over rice or with corn chips, topped with sour cream, grated cheese, and other favorites.

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Notes

🌢️ For consistent flavor, consider making your own chili powder mix as commercially available varieties can vary significantly in taste and heat level
⏰ Slow cooking for 1.5-2 hours tenderizes the beef and enriches the flavor profile – the chili often tastes even better the next day
🧊 This chili freezes beautifully and actually develops deeper flavors after being refrigerated overnight, making it perfect for meal prep

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20-40 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mexican/Tex-Mex
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 280g chili without sides
  • Calories: 367
  • Sugar: 7.2g
  • Sodium: 443mg
  • Fat: 10.1g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6.2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30.5g
  • Fiber: 7.3g
  • Protein: 39.6g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg