Cooper'S Chili Con Carne Recipe

Name: Cooper'S Chili Con Carne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lb. lean beef, ground for chili (never use veal); 1/4 c. olive oil; 1 qt. water; 2 bay leaves (optional); 8 dry chili peppers or 6 Tbsp. chili powder; 3 tsp. salt; 10 finely chopped cloves garlic; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1 tsp. oregano; 1 tsp. red pepper; 1 1/2 tsp. black pepper; 1 Tbsp. sugar; 3 Tbsp. paprika; 3 Tbsp. flour; 6 Tbsp. cornmeal

Servings: persons

3 lb. lean beef, ground for chili (never use veal)
1/4 c. olive oil
1 qt. water
2 bay leaves (optional)
8 dry chili peppers or 6 Tbsp. chili powder
3 tsp. salt
10 finely chopped cloves garlic
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. red pepper
1 1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 Tbsp. sugar
3 Tbsp. paprika
3 Tbsp. flour
6 Tbsp. cornmeal

1
Heat olive oil in a 6-quart saucepan.
2
Add meat to oil and sear over high heat, stirring constantly, until meat is gray, not brown.
3
The seared meat should have the consistency of whole grain hominy.
4
Add water; cover and cook at a bubbly simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
5
Add all other ingredients, except flour and cornmeal. Cook for 30 minutes (further cooking will cause the spices to loose their flavor).
6
Mix flour and cornmeal with enough water to form a paste; add to chili.
7
Bring mixture back to boil.
8
(You can add more chili powder to suit your taste.)

1533

kcal

Calories

Fat

119

Carbs

109

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lb. lean beef, ground for chili (never use veal), 1/4 c. olive oil, 1 qt. water, 2 bay leaves (optional), and more.

Yes, Cooper'S 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.

Cooper'S Chili Con Carne

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