Chili Con Carn Recipe

Name: Chili Con Carn
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound pinto beans dried; 1/2 cup butter or margarine; 2 each onions chopped; 7 ounces green chili peppers; 2 each garlic cloves; 3 pounds beef, sirloin steak chopped; 1 pound sausage; 2 tablespoons flour, all-purpose; 1 pound baked beans, canned; 4 ounces pimentos; 2 cans tomatoes; 3/4 cup celery chopped; 1/2 pound mushrooms sliced; 1/2 cup sweet red bell peppers chopped; 1/2 cup green bell peppers chopped; 9 ounces olives chopped, pitted, ripe; 1/2 cup parsley leaves minced; 12 ounces chili sauce; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 tablespoon garlic salt; 2 teaspoons black pepper; 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped; 1 tablespoon oregano; 4 tablespoons chili powder; 1 pint sour cream

Servings: persons

1 pound pinto beans dried
1/2 cup butter or margarine
2 each onions chopped
7 ounces green chili peppers
2 each garlic cloves
3 pounds beef, sirloin steak chopped
1 pound sausage
2 tablespoons flour, all-purpose
1 pound baked beans, canned
4 ounces pimentos
2 cans tomatoes
3/4 cup celery chopped
1/2 pound mushrooms sliced
1/2 cup sweet red bell peppers chopped
1/2 cup green bell peppers chopped
9 ounces olives chopped, pitted, ripe
1/2 cup parsley leaves minced
12 ounces chili sauce
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon garlic salt
2 teaspoons black pepper
1 tablespoon cilantro chopped
1 tablespoon oregano
4 tablespoons chili powder
1 pint sour cream

1
Wash and drain pinto beans and soak in water overnight.
2
Bring to boil, lower heat, and simmer 2 to 3 hours or until tender.
3
Drain.
4
Meanwhile, melt butter in large skillet and add onions, chilies, and garlic.
5
Saute until onion is soft.
6
Add chopped sirloin and cook over moderate heat until meat is brown.
7
In a separate pan brown sausage and pour off fat.
8
Add sausage to meat mixture.
9
Sprinkle with flour and stir to blend, then transfer to Dutch oven or 8 qt.
10
kettle.
11
Add pinto and canned beans and all remaining ingredints except sour cream; bring just to boil.
12
Lower heat and simmer about 30 minutes.
13
Skim off fat with a cold spoon as it rises to the top.
14
Serve with sour cream.
15
This freezes wonderfully.

1701

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

Carbs

121

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound pinto beans dried, 1/2 cup butter or margarine, 2 each onions chopped, 7 ounces green chili peppers, and more.

Yes, Chili Con Carn 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!

Chili Con Carn

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