Old John'S Chili Con Carne Recipe

Name: Old John'S Chili Con Carne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 large bermuda onions, cut up coarsely (the larger the onions, the better); 3 large garlic cloves, sliced thin (more or less); 1 large garlic clove, diced (more or less); 3 lbs ground chuck; 1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 3 (52 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans, drained (reserve liquid); 1 (1 ounce) jar mc cormick's chili powder (mild); kosher salt (to taste); cumin (to taste); turmeric (to taste); paprika (mild, to taste); 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (regular or Dutch processed, you can substitute instant coffee powder, see note in description); 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; tomato ketchup

Servings: persons

3 large bermuda onions, cut up coarsely (the larger the onions, the better)
3 large garlic cloves, sliced thin (more or less)
1 large garlic clove, diced (more or less)
3 lbs ground chuck
1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
3 (52 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans, drained (reserve liquid)
1 (1 ounce) jar mc cormick's chili powder (mild)
kosher salt (to taste)
cumin (to taste)
turmeric (to taste)
paprika (mild, to taste)
2 tablespoons cocoa powder (regular or Dutch processed, you can substitute instant coffee powder, see note in description)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
tomato ketchup

1
Heat olive oil in frying pan add one onion, the ground chuck, the 3 sliced cloves of garlic, 1 teaspoon each of cumin, paprika, tumeric and 1 tablespoon chili powder, saute until beef is browned and drain off the liquid/oil.
2
Place drained beef and onion mixture into a large stock pot over medium heat. Add the remaining onion, the diced clove of garlic, the drained kidney beans and the tomato sauce and stir well.
3
If the mixture is too thick, thin it with the reserved bean liquid or add another can of tomato sauce.
4
Add the tomato paste, another TBSP each of the cumin, paprika and tumeric, 2 TBSP of cocoa powder and 2 to 4 TBSP of the chili powder. (sometimes, I'll use the entire jar) Cook until the onion is tender, stirring occasionally and thinning as desired with the reserved bean liquid.
5
Add enough tomato ketchup to correct for the acid balance (see note above).
6
Serve with grated cheddar cheese and sour cream if desired.

367

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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

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 large bermuda onions, cut up coarsely (the larger the onions, the better), 3 large garlic cloves, sliced thin (more or less), 1 large garlic clove, diced (more or less), 3 lbs ground chuck, and more.

Yes, Old John'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!

Old John'S Chili Con Carne

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