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Chili Con Carne Recipe

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magicforstudio
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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds 80/20 ground beef
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 4 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 (13.5-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (14-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
  • 2 beef bouillon cubes, crushed
  • ¼ cup mild chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, (optional)

For Serving (optional)

  • Chopped fresh cilantro
  • Chopped green onions
  • Sour cream
  • Grated cheddar or mozzarella cheese
  • Thinly sliced jalapeño

Instructions

  1.  Heat a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef, onion, peppers, garlic, salt, and pepper and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until browned, 8-10 minutes.ground beef, onion, bell peppers, garlic, salt, and pepper being cooked in a soup pot
  2.  Add the beans, tomatoes, tomato paste, bouillon, chili powder, cumin, oregano, sugar, and cayenne, if using. Add just enough water to cover the beans (about 1 to 1½ cups) and stir to combine. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for at least 2 hours or up to 8 hours. Taste and season with salt.a pot of chili con carne made with ground beef, onion, bell pepper, spices, kidney beans, tomatoes, and tomato paste
  3.  To serve, divide the chili between bowls and garnish with cilantro, green onions, sour cream, cheese, and/or jalapeños, if desired.a bowl of Chili Con Carne topped with cilantro, green onion, sour cream, cheese and jalapeno

Notes

The longer you simmer the chili, the more flavorful it will be!

Slow Cooker Method:

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef, onion, peppers, garlic, salt, and pepper and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until browned, 8-10 minutes.
  2. Transfer the meat mixture to the bowl of a slow cooker. Add the beans, tomatoes, tomato paste, bouillon, chili powder, cumin, oregano, sugar, cayenne, if using, and 1 cup of water and stir to combine. Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours. Taste and season with salt.
  3. To serve, divide the chili between bowls and garnish with cilantro, green onions, sour cream, cheese, and/or jalapeños, if desired.