Carroll Shelby's Chili Con Carne Recipe

Name: Carroll Shelby's Chili Con Carne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound round steak; 1 pound chuck steak; 1/2 cup peanut, vegetable or corn oil or an equal amount of fat rendered from fresh suet; 1 cup finely chopped onions; 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic; 1/4 cup chili powder; 1 1/4 teaspoons dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; Salt, if desired; 1 teaspoon cumin powder; 1 cup tomato sauce; 1 1/2 cups beer (one 12-ounce can); 1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 3/4 pound goat cheese, crumbled; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds

Servings: persons

1 pound round steak
1 pound chuck steak
1/2 cup peanut, vegetable or corn oil or an equal amount of fat rendered from fresh suet
1 cup finely chopped onions
1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
1/4 cup chili powder
1 1/4 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Salt, if desired
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 cup tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups beer (one 12-ounce can)
1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3/4 pound goat cheese, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds

1
Cut the meat into quarter-inch cubes.
2
Heat the oil in a skillet and cook the meat, stirring often, until browned.
3
Transfer the meat to a kettle and add the onions and garlic.
4
Cook briefly and add the chili powder, oregano, paprika, salt, cumin, tomato sauce and beer.
5
Bring to the boil.
6
Cover closely and cook over very low heat one hour.
7
Add the cayenne pepper and cook two hours longer.
8
As the chili cooks, skim the fat from the surface.
9
Add the goat cheese and cumin seeds and Simmer, stirring, 30 minutes longer.

1184

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Protein

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound round steak, 1 pound chuck steak, 1/2 cup peanut, vegetable or corn oil or an equal amount of fat rendered from fresh suet, 1 cup finely chopped onions, and more.

Yes, Carroll Shelby's 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.

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Carroll Shelby's Chili Con Carne

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Variations & substitutions

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