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 dried pinto bean; 6 cups water; 1 1/2 lbs ground chuck; 1 cup onion, chopped; 1 cup green pepper, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped; 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can beef broth, undiluted; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 3 tablespoons chili powder; 2 tablespoons dried oregano, crushed; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (optional); 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped (optional); Garnishes; cheddar cheese, shredded; sour cream; avocado, peeled and diced; green onion, sliced

Servings: persons

1 lb dried pinto bean
6 cups water
1 1/2 lbs ground chuck
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup green pepper, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can beef broth, undiluted
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons dried oregano, crushed
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (optional)
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped (optional)
Garnishes
cheddar cheese, shredded
sour cream
avocado, peeled and diced
green onion, sliced

1
Sort and wash the beans; place in a large Dutch oven. Cover with water 2 inches above the beans; let soak for 8 hours.
2
Drain the beans; add 6 cups of water. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour. Drain the beans, reserving 2 1/2 cups liquid. Set beans and liquid aside.
3
Cook the ground chuck, onion, green pepper, garlic, and chopped jalapenos (if using) in a skillet until the meat is browned, stirring to crumble the meat; drain well.
4
Stir in the tomatoes and the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
5
Stir in the reserved beans and liquid. Cover and simmer an additional 1 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

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

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb dried pinto bean, 6 cups water, 1 1/2 lbs ground chuck, 1 cup onion, 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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