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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
1 whole onion
garlic
red pepper
zucchini
cayenne pepper
southwest chipotle sauce
black pepper
chili packet
olive oil
concentrated tomato paste
beer
mexican beans
red beans
salsa
diced tomatoes
chili flakes
paprika
mushrooms

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

Turn on the gas and heat olive oil in a sauce pot.

2

Dice one whole onion and add it to the pot.

3

Chop garlic and add it to the pot.

4

Cut red pepper and add it to the pot.

5

Caramelize the onions, garlic, and red pepper until evenly cooked.

6

Remove the cooked vegetables from the pot and set aside.

7

Add ground beef to the pot and season with cayenne pepper, southwest chipotle sauce, and black pepper.

8

Brown the beef in the pot.

9

Add concentrated tomato paste to the beef as it cooks.

10

Pour in half a can of beer and mix it with the beef.

11

Add the cooked vegetables back into the pot.

12

Add the mexican beans, red beans, salsa, and diced tomatoes to the pot.

13

Season with chili flakes and paprika.

14

Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 1 to 2 hours.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

sauce potknifecutting boardwooden spatula

Spice Level:

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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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