Description
Warm up with a hearty bowl of homemade Chili Con Carne, a classic beef chili loaded with beans and bold Tex-Mex flavors. Perfect for a cozy night in or feeding a crowd, this dish is comfort food at its best.
Ingredients
Scale
Base:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion (diced)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
Seasonings:
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Liquid & Beans:
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 (15-ounce) cans kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Garnish:
- Fresh cilantro
- Shredded cheddar
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Heat olive oil in a large pot. Sauté onion and bell pepper until softened. Add garlic.
- Cook the Beef: Brown ground beef in the pot. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Season the Chili: Add chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Cook briefly.
- Add Ingredients: Pour in tomatoes, sauce, broth, beans, and sugar. Bring to a boil.
- Simmer: Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes.
- Adjust & Serve: Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve hot with garnishes.
Notes
- Chili flavors enhance with time. Use pinto beans or jalapeños for variation. Enjoy with cornbread or rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course, Soup
- Method: Stovetop, Simmering
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 940 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
