Reno Red Chili Con Carne Recipe

Name: Reno Red Chili Con Carne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs round steaks, coarsely ground; 3 lbs chuck steaks, coarsely ground; 1 cup Wesson Oil or 1 cup suet; black pepper; 3 ounces Gebhardt® Chili powder; 6 tablespoons cumin; 2 tablespoons msg; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 2 medium onions, chopped; 1 dried chili pods, seeded and de-stemmed, boiled 30 minutes in water or (3 ounce) bottle new mexico peppers; 1 tablespoon oregano, brewed in Budweiser beer, like tea; 1/2 cup Budweiser beer; 2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 3 cups beef broth; 4 ounces green chilies, diced (Ortega brand); 14 ounces stewed tomatoes (or to taste); 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce (or to taste); 2 tablespoons masa harina flour

Servings: persons

3 lbs round steaks, coarsely ground
3 lbs chuck steaks, coarsely ground
1 cup Wesson Oil or 1 cup suet
black pepper
3 ounces Gebhardt® Chili powder
6 tablespoons cumin
2 tablespoons msg
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium onions, chopped
1 dried chili pods, seeded and de-stemmed, boiled 30 minutes in water or (3 ounce) bottle new mexico peppers
1 tablespoon oregano, brewed in Budweiser beer, like tea
1/2 cup Budweiser beer
2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 cups beef broth
4 ounces green chilies, diced (Ortega brand)
14 ounces stewed tomatoes (or to taste)
1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce (or to taste)
2 tablespoons masa harina flour

1
Brown meat in oil or fat, adding black pepper to taste. Drain meat and add chili powder, cumin, MSG, garlic and chopped onion.
2
Cook for 30 - 45 minutes using as little liquid as possible. Add water only as necessary.
3
Stir often.
4
Remove skins from boiled chile pods.
5
Mash the pulp and add to meat mixture. Strain oregano tea, then add to meat mixture along with paprika, vinegar, 2/3 of the beef broth, green chiles, stewed tomatoes and Tabasco sauce. Simmer 30 - 45 minutes.
6
Stir often.
7
Dissolve masa flour into remaining beef broth then pour into chili.
8
Simmer another 30 minutes, stirring often.

2794

kcal

Calories

189

Fat

Carbs

196

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

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs round steaks, coarsely ground, 3 lbs chuck steaks, coarsely ground, 1 cup Wesson Oil or 1 cup suet, black pepper, and more.

Yes, Reno Red 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.

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Reno Red Chili Con Carne

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Variations & substitutions

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