Walter Mcilhenney's Chili Con Carne Recipe

Name: Walter Mcilhenney's Chili Con Carne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup vegetable oil; 3 lbs lean beef chuck, 1; 1 cup onion, Chopped; 3 garlic cloves, Minced; 3 tablespoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons cumin, Ground; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce; 3 cups water; 4 ounces green chilies, Chopped, Drain; rice, Cooked; onion, Chopped; cheese, Shredded; sour cream

Servings: persons

¼ cup vegetable oil
3 lbs lean beef chuck, 1
1 cup onion, Chopped
3 garlic cloves, Minced
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin, Ground
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce
3 cups water
4 ounces green chilies, Chopped, Drain
rice, Cooked
onion, Chopped
cheese, Shredded
sour cream

1
In a 5-quart Dutch oven or heavy saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
2
In three batches, brown the beef well, removing each batch with a slotted spoon.
3
Set aside.
4
Add the onion and garlic to the pot and cook for 5 minutes, or until tender, stirring frequently.
5
Stir in the chili powder, cumin, salt, and Tabasco sauce; cook for 1 minute.
6
Add the water and chilies; bring to a boil.
7
Return the beef to the pot.
8
Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered, 1 1/2 hours, or until the beef is tender.
9
Serve the chili over rice with onion, cheese and sour cream, if desired.

1128

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Fat

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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup vegetable oil, 3 lbs lean beef chuck, 1, 1 cup onion, Chopped, 3 garlic cloves, Minced, and more.

Yes, Walter Mcilhenney'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!

Walter Mcilhenney's Chili Con Carne

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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