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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
3 lbs ground beef
2 bell peppers
1 medium brown onion
30 oz can chili beans
14.5 oz can petite diced tomatoes
14.5 oz can kidney beans
3 cups tomato juice
Carol Shelby seasoning
red wine vinegar
vegetable oil or olive oil

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

Brown 3 lbs of ground beef in a pot and set aside.

2

Chop 2 bell peppers and 1 medium brown onion into small pieces, keeping them uniform in size.

3

Heat oil in a pan and sauté the chopped bell peppers and onion until soft, about 5-7 minutes at 390°F.

4

Add the sautéed vegetables to the pot with the ground beef.

5

Add 30 oz can of chili beans (liquid included) to the pot.

6

Add 2 cans of 14.5 oz petite diced tomatoes (liquid included) to the pot.

7

Drain the juice from 14.5 oz can of kidney beans and add them to the pot.

8

Pour in 3 cups of tomato juice, adding more if needed to reach desired consistency.

9

Add Carol Shelby seasoning and red wine vinegar to the mixture.

10

Simmer the chili for about 3 hours, stirring occasionally.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbrowningsimmering

Equipment Needed

potpanspoonknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-free
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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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