" Bowl of Red " Chili Con Carne Recipe

Name: " Bowl of Red " Chili Con Carne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (16 ounce) cans tomatoes, undrained; 4 cups water; 5 lbs coarse lean ground beef; 2 large onions, diced; 5 tablespoons shortening; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 4 bay leaves, broken; 2 teaspoons oregano; 4 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons salt (more or less to taste); 6 tablespoons chili powder or 6 tablespoons cayenne or 6 tablespoons black pepper; 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro or 1 teaspoon fresh coriander; 3 -5 tablespoons flour

Servings: persons

2 (16 ounce) cans tomatoes, undrained
4 cups water
5 lbs coarse lean ground beef
2 large onions, diced
5 tablespoons shortening
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 bay leaves, broken
2 teaspoons oregano
4 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons salt (more or less to taste)
6 tablespoons chili powder or 6 tablespoons cayenne or 6 tablespoons black pepper
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro or 1 teaspoon fresh coriander
3 -5 tablespoons flour

1
In a blender, puree tomatoes.
2
In a 2-gallon kettle, pour water & tomatoes & begin cooking over medium heat.
3
In a skillet, brown beef & onion in shortening.
4
In kettle with tomatoes, add beef, onions, garlic, bey leaves, oregano, cumin, salt, chili powder / pepper.
5
Bring to a boil & reduce heat to simmer for 2.5 - 3 hours.
6
Add water if chili gets too thick during cooking.
7
Add cilantro 30 minutes before chili is ready.
8
Mix flour with cold water or tomato juice to form a paste & add to chili to thicken.
9
Stir thoroughly.
10
Chili is best made at least 1 day before serving.

1889

kcal

Calories

115

Fat

Carbs

111

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (16 ounce) cans tomatoes, undrained, 4 cups water, 5 lbs coarse lean ground beef, 2 large onions, diced, and more.

Yes, " Bowl of Red " Chili Con Carne falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

" Bowl of Red " Chili Con Carne

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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