Chili Con Carne Recipe

Name: Chili Con Carne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs top round beef, cut into 1/2 inch cubes; 6 tablespoons oil, divided; 2 cups onions, chopped; 2 tablespoons garlic; 4 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 4 cups beef stock; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 dash pepper; 1 ½ cups kidney beans (optional)

Servings: persons

3 lbs top round beef, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
6 tablespoons oil, divided
2 cups onions, chopped
2 tablespoons garlic
4 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
4 cups beef stock
1 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper
1 ½ cups kidney beans (optional)

1
In a skillet, heat 4 T. oil.
2
Add meat and cook over high heat 2 to 3 minutes until lightly brown.
3
Transfer to a large pot.
4
Add the rest of the oil to skillet and cook onions and garlic 4 to 5 minutes.
5
Remove from heat.
6
Add chili powder, oregano, cumin, pepper flakes, salt and pepper.
7
Add tomato paste.
8
Stir until well coated.
9
Add to meat in pot.
10
Pour in beef stock and mix well.
11
Bring to a boil, stirring 1 or 2 times.
12
Half cover pot; lower heat and simmer 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until meat is tender, stirring occasionally.
13
If adding beans, add 15 minutes before meat is done.

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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: 3 lbs top round beef, cut into 1/2 inch cubes, 6 tablespoons oil, divided, 2 cups onions, chopped, 2 tablespoons garlic, 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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