Chili Con Carne Recipe

Name: Chili Con Carne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean beef, cut into small cubes (such as sirloin); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 green pepper, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 1/2 cups water; 2 -3 tablespoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 tablespoon vinegar; 1 teaspoon ground pepper; 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans; salt

Servings: persons

1 lb lean beef, cut into small cubes (such as sirloin)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 1/2 cups water
2 -3 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon cumin
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon ground pepper
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans
salt

1
Brown beef in oil in a large dutch oven or deep skillet.
2
Add onion and green pepper. Cook until onion is soft & translucent. Add garlic & stir.
3
Add remaining ingredients except beans & salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat & simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes. Remove bay leaf.
4
Drain beans & add to pot. Add salt to taste. Simmer for another 15 minutes.
5
Serve in bowls with grated cheddar cheese on top (optional).
6
Can substitute kidney or other beans & also use ground beef instead of sirloin if desired.
7
Enjoy!

490

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean beef, cut into small cubes (such as sirloin), 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 green pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, 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.

Chili Con Carne

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