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Chili con Carne

Cultural Context

Chili con Carne is a staple in Mexican cuisine, often enjoyed in various forms across the United States and Mexico. Its origins are debated, with influences from both Texan and Mexican cooking traditions. Traditionally, it features a hearty mix of meat, beans, and spices, making it a popular comfort food.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb ground beef
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon normal paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup passata
1 cup water
1 beef Oxo Cube
1/4 cup sun dried tomato, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato puree
1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained
to taste Tabasco sauce
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
1 cup red peppers, chopped
1 cup green peppers, chopped

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Black beans are more nutritious, while canned beans can be more budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

1

Add vegetable oil into the pan and turn it onto medium heat.

2

Roast cumin seeds until they change to a darker color, then grind them.

3

Once the oil is bubbling, add chopped onion and fry.

4

Add minced garlic and fry with the onion.

5

Add ground beef and fry until browned.

6

Add smoked paprika, chili powder, normal paprika, and cayenne pepper to taste.

7

Add chopped mushrooms, red peppers, and green peppers, and fry slightly.

8

Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper.

9

Add passata and a little extra water to get the rest of the passata out.

10

Add a beef Oxo Cube, sun dried tomato, and tomato puree.

11

Incorporate kidney beans and loads of Tabasco sauce.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbrowningsimmering

Equipment Needed

large potwooden spoonknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian
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Note

Origin debated between Texan and Mexican culinary traditions.

Also Known As

ChiliChili with Meat
Local Name: chile con carne

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