Joe Cooper's chili con carne Recipe

Name: Joe Cooper's chili con carne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds lean chuck or round steak; 1/4 cup olive oil; 4 cups water; 2 bay leaves; 6 tablespoons chili powder; Salt, if desired; 1/4 cup finely minced garlic; 1 teaspoon cumin powder; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon sugar; 3 tablespoons paprika; 3 tablespoons flour; 3 to 5 tablespoons cold water; 6 tablespoons corn meal

Servings: persons

3 pounds lean chuck or round steak
1/4 cup olive oil
4 cups water
2 bay leaves
6 tablespoons chili powder
Salt, if desired
1/4 cup finely minced garlic
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon sugar
3 tablespoons paprika
3 tablespoons flour
3 to 5 tablespoons cold water
6 tablespoons corn meal

1
Cut the meat into quarter-inch cubes.
2
Heat the oil in a large kettle and add the meat.
3
Cook, stirring, until the meat loses its raw, red look.
4
Add the four cups of water and bring to the boil.
5
Cover and let Simmer one and one-half to two hours.
6
Add the bay leaves, chili powder, salt, garlic, cumin, oregano, pepper flakes, black pepper, sugar and paprika.
7
Stir and cover.
8
Cook 30 minutes.
9
Blend the flour with the cold water and stir in the corn meal, using enough liquid to prevent lumping.
10
Add this, stirring, to the chili.
11
Cook, stirring often, about five minutes.

1192

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* 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

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.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds lean chuck or round steak, 1/4 cup olive oil, 4 cups water, 2 bay leaves, and more.

Yes, Joe 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Joe Cooper's chili con carne

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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