Chili Con Carne For 25 Recipe

Name: Chili Con Carne For 25
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 medium onions, sliced; 2/3 cup cooking oil; 6 lbs ground beef; 6 -8 teaspoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons paprika; 2 teaspoons ground red pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce; 1/2 teaspoon oregano; 4 cans tomatoes (1 lb., 12 oz. each); 2 cans tomato paste (6 oz. each); 6 cans red kidney beans (12 oz each)

Servings: persons

10 medium onions, sliced
2/3 cup cooking oil
6 lbs ground beef
6 -8 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons ground red pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce
1/2 teaspoon oregano
4 cans tomatoes (1 lb., 12 oz. each)
2 cans tomato paste (6 oz. each)
6 cans red kidney beans (12 oz each)

1
Cook onions in hot oil until tender but not brown.
2
Add meat sprinkled with all the spices, herbs, and seasonings.
3
Break up meat with fork and brown.
4
Add tomatoes and tomato paste.
5
Cover and simmer 45 minutes or longer, adding water as needed to maintain original level of liquid.
6
Add beans and simmer for another 15-20 minutes.
7
You can make this ahead (with or without beans) and reheat.
8
Freezes well too.
9
Two aluminum-foil roasting pans will conveniently hold the chili (without beans) for freezing.
10
Total volumne of recipe- 42 cups.

3041

kcal

Calories

182

Fat

182

Carbs

178

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 medium onions, sliced, 2/3 cup cooking oil, 6 lbs ground beef, 6 -8 teaspoons chili powder, and more.

Yes, Chili Con Carne For 25 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chili Con Carne For 25

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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