Chili con Carne Recipe

Name: Chili con Carne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium onions; 1 clove garlic; Olive oil; 2 level teaspoons chili powder; 1 heaped teaspoon ground cumin (or crushed cumin seeds); Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound (455 grams) chuck, minced or ground; 7 ounces (200 grams) sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil; 1 fresh red chile, deseeded and finely chopped; 2 (14 ounce) cans chopped tomatoes (400 grams); 1/2 stick cinnamon; 5 ounces water; 2 (14 ounce) cans red kidney beans, drained (400 grams)

Servings: persons

2 medium onions
1 clove garlic
Olive oil
2 level teaspoons chili powder
1 heaped teaspoon ground cumin (or crushed cumin seeds)
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound (455 grams) chuck, minced or ground
7 ounces (200 grams) sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil
1 fresh red chile, deseeded and finely chopped
2 (14 ounce) cans chopped tomatoes (400 grams)
1/2 stick cinnamon
5 ounces water
2 (14 ounce) cans red kidney beans, drained (400 grams)

1
If you are going to use the oven method, preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
2
Chop up the onions and garlic in the food processor and fry in some olive oil until softened.
3
Add the chili powder and cumin and a little seasoning.
4
Chop up the meat in the processor and add to the pan, cooking it until slightly browned.
5
Place the sun-dried tomatoes and chile in the processor with the oil and blend to form a paste.
6
Add these to the beef with the tomatoes, cinnamon stick, and a wineglass of water.
7
Season a little more, if need be.
8
Bring to the boil, cover with greaseproof paper and a lid, then either turn the heat down to simmer and cook for 1 1/2 hours or transfer the pan to the oven for about 1 1/2 hours.
9
Add the red kidney beans 30 minutes before the end of cooking time.

657

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium onions, 1 clove garlic, Olive oil, 2 level teaspoons chili powder, 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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