Chili con Carne and Chili con Queso with Tortilla C

Name: Chili con Carne and Chili con Queso with Tortilla Chips
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon bacon fat or vegetable oil; 1 1/2 pounds ground beef; 2 cups chopped yellow onion; 1 cup chopped green bell pepper; 4 teaspoons minced garlic; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon Essence, recipe follows; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 1 (15-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 cups water; Chili con Queso, recipe follows; Multi-colored Tortilla Chips, accompaniment; 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano; 1 tablespoon dried thyme; 1/2 pound fresh poblano or Anaheim chiles; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 cup chopped white onions; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon bacon fat or vegetable oil
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
2 cups chopped yellow onion
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
4 teaspoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon Essence, recipe follows
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 (15-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon sugar
2 cups water
Chili con Queso, recipe follows
Multi-colored Tortilla Chips, accompaniment
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1/2 pound fresh poblano or Anaheim chiles
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup chopped white onions
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 large tomato, peeled, seeded and diced
1 cup milk or cream
1 1/2 cups grated Cheddar
1 cup grated Pepper Jack

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["Heat the oil in a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat.", "Add the meat and stir with a long-handled wooden spoon to break up the pieces.", "Cook, stirring, until the meat is brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes.", "Add the onion, green bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, Essence, salt, cumin, oregano, and cayenne, and cook, stirring, until soft, about 4 minutes.", "Put the whole tomatoes in a large mixing bowl and squeeze them with your hands to break them into pieces.", "Add the squeezed tomatoes and their juices, the tomato paste, sugar, and water to the pot.", "Stir well and bring to a boil.", "Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the chili from sticking to the bottom of the pot.", "Remove the pot from the heat, ladle into a large bowl and swirl the Chili con Queso into the middle.", "Serve immediately with tortilla chips for dipping.", "Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.", "Yield: about 2/3 cup", "Recipe from ""New New Orleans Cooking"

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
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 34 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon bacon fat or vegetable oil, 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 2 cups chopped yellow onion, 1 cup chopped green bell pepper, and more.

Yes, Chili con Carne and Chili con Queso with Tortilla Chips 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.

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Chili con Carne and Chili con Queso with Tortilla Chips

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