Gram's Chili Con Carne Recipe

Name: Gram's Chili Con Carne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 -2 medium onion, diced; 1 small bell pepper, diced; 1 -2 minced chili pepper (we usually use one jalapeno and one really small habanero); 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans kidney beans, undrained; 2 lbs ground round; 2 (10 ounce) cans condensed tomato soup; ¼ cup butter; 2 cups water; 4 -6 teaspoons brown sugar; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon chili powder

Servings: persons

1 -2 medium onion, diced
1 small bell pepper, diced
1 -2 minced chili pepper (we usually use one jalapeno and one really small habanero)
2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans kidney beans, undrained
2 lbs ground round
2 (10 ounce) cans condensed tomato soup
¼ cup butter
2 cups water
4 -6 teaspoons brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon chili powder

1
Melt butter in a large, heavy-bottomed pot.
2
Fry meat in butter until browned, breaking it up into small chunks as it fries.
3
When meat is browned and crumbled, stir in diced onions, canned beans and their juice, tomato soup, and water.
4
Season with brown sugar, salt and chili powder.
5
Bring to a boil, then turn heat down and simmer slowly, uncovered, stirring from time to time until chili reaches desired consistency (1-3 hours depending on how thick you like it).
6
Add more salt and chili powder to taste before serving.
7
Garnish with grated cheese or sour cream if you like.

577

kcal

Calories

Fat

116

Carbs

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 -2 medium onion, diced, 1 small bell pepper, diced, 1 -2 minced chili pepper (we usually use one jalapeno and one really small habanero), 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans kidney beans, undrained, and more.

Yes, Gram'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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Gram's Chili Con Carne

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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