**Chili con carne**, a traditional dish with a rich history and diverse variations, is a hearty and flavorful stew that has captured the hearts of food enthusiasts worldwide. This delectable dish, originating from the rustic kitchens of 16th-century Spain, has undergone a remarkable culinary journey, evolving into a quintessential Texan delicacy. Our comprehensive guide to chili con carne offers a curated collection of recipes that cater to every taste and preference, ensuring an unforgettable culinary experience.
From the classic chili con carne, brimming with tender beef, aromatic spices, and the perfect balance of heat, to the vegetarian chili, featuring a medley of colorful vegetables and beans, our recipes encompass the spectrum of chili variations. We also present a white chili, a unique twist on the traditional recipe, showcasing the creamy texture of white beans and the smoky flavor of roasted poblano peppers.
For those seeking a quick and effortless option, our slow cooker chili is a lifesaver. Simply toss in the ingredients, let your trusty slow cooker do the work, and come home to a piping hot, comforting bowl of chili.
With our detailed instructions, step-by-step guides, and insightful tips, cooking chili con carne becomes a delightful and rewarding experience. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice cook, our recipes will guide you towards creating an exceptional chili that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
CHILI CON CARNE WITH BEANS
This is my father-in-laws recipe for chili. I love to make it on a cold winter night. Sometimes I serve it with Corn Chips in the bottom of the bowl, topped with the chili and then top the chili with grated cheddar cheese
Provided by Marty Hugo
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 2h20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Saute meat, onions and garlic until done.
- Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 2 hours.
- The beer is optional but does add a good flavor and, of course, the alcohol is cooked out during cooking.
QUICK HOMEMADE CHILI CON CARNE WITH BEANS
Make and share this Quick Homemade Chili Con Carne With Beans recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Christine
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oil in large skillet; add garlic, onion and ground beef.
- Stir until browned.
- Pour off excess fat.
- Add beans with liquid, tomato sauce, salt and chili powder.
- Simmer over low heat stirring occasionally, until chili is desired thickness.
CROCK POT CHILI CON CARNE WITH BEANS
I just won "First Place" at a country fair with this recipe. The fresh tomatoes and chili peppers give it a fresh and pleasant taste.
Provided by Jim Trebilcox
Categories Weeknight
Time 10h20m
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Fry the bacon until it starts to brown, then put it into the crock pot.
- In the bacon drippings, brown the ground beef.
- Put the ground beef, beans, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, onions, chili powder (In Southern California we have a great variety available, but Gebhardt's would work), and the cayenne into the crock pot with the beef broth.
- Cut the stems off the fresh jalapenos and cut them in two or three chunks.
- place the peppers along with the garlic and whole fresh tomatoes into a food processor and puree the three ingredients.
- Put this into the crock pot, stir to mix and let it all cook for 10-12 hours on low or 5-6 hours on high.
- By making a puree out to of the peppers and garlic, you get a more evenly dispersed blend.
- I used the tomatoes to give some moisture to the puree.
- Serrano chilies are three times hotter than jalapenos so don't let their small size fool you.
EASY CHILI CON CARNE (NO BEANS)
Some people like beans in their chili, some do not. This chili has no beans, but if you like beans, you can easily serve them on the side.
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h50m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Brown beef in a large deep pan.
- Drain fat.
- Add the garlic, 6 tbsp of the chili powder, and cumin, stirring to coat beef.
- Add the tomato sauce and the beef broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour (add some water if your heat is too high and chili gets too thick).
- Add masa gradually, stirring after each addition, until chili reaches desired thickness.
- Simmer 15-20 minutes more, then season to taste with salt and add cayenne, paprika, and last tbsp of chili powder.
CHILI CON CARNE (CHILI BEANS) RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by Foodiewife
Number Of Ingredients 30
Steps:
- For the chili seasoning: Combine the seasonings into an empty spice bottle (or small mason jar) and shake well. Can be stored for weeks. Leftover spices are perfect for seasoning taco meat or any kind of Mexican themed recipe. For the salsa: NOTE: You don't need to make the salsa for this recipe. I do, because I can use the leftover salsa with chips, which gives me two recipes for one! You only need to rough chop the vegetables and toss them into a food processor, which includes: Onion, jalapeno, garlic, sugar, salt, cumin, lime juice, and cilantro in a blender or food processor. Pulse just a few times. Add the tomatoes and mild green chilis (or the Rotel tomatoes, if using). Pulse until you get the salsa to the consistency you'd like-I do about 10 to 15 pulses. Test seasonings with a tortilla chip and adjust as needed. Refrigerate salsa for at least an hour. Serve with tortilla chips or cheese nachos. For the chili: The night before, rinse and drain the pinto beans; check to be sure there aren't any rocks or debris. Heat, covered with water and a pinch of baking soda until boiling. Cover with a lid and reduce to a simmer for about 30 minutes, until the beans are tender. Drain and set aside. To make the "Con Carne": Brown the beef and drain any excess fat; set aside. In a large skillet or pot, heat a little vegetable oil until shimmering. Cook the onion until softened, about 3-5 minutes, on medium heat. Add the minced garlic, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add two tablespoons of Mexican seasoning and the tomato paste and cook and stir until well combined-- about 3 minutes. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and diced green chilis. Bring the meat sauce to a simmer and taste for seasonings. Add more Mexican Spice, if desired and add salt to your personal taste. Add the beans to the "Con Carne" sauce. TIP: I don't add all of the beans, at once. This is where you have control of the bean-to-meat-sauce ratio. Add the salsa and combine. You can add more salsa if you wish, but I always start with about one cup. This gives a nice acidity and balance of flavor to the Chili Con Carne. Pour the Chili Con Carne into a slow cooker and heat on low for 4 hours. Keep on warm, which makes this perfect for a potluck. NOTE: If the chili seems too thin, use 1/4 cup of corn meal and add enough water to create a thick paste. Add one tablespoon at a time, until thickened to your liking. Serve with warm flour tortillas, or with corned bread, or over cooked rice. OPTIONAL: Cook on low on the stove for an hour or two. Freezes well.
VEGAN CHILI CON CARNE WITH BEANS
I like chili con carne only with lots of different beans and no meat substitutes. Try it for yourself! It's a family favorite in our house.
Provided by gartenfee
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Vegetarian
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Toast cumin in a skillet over medium heat until fragrant, being careful not to burn it, about 1 minute. Cool and grind in a mortar and pestle.
- Heat oil in a large, heavy pot over medium-low heat and cook onions until soft and translucent, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in cumin, tomatoes, cilantro, roasted red peppers, chili powder, mild paprika, oregano, smoked paprika, cayenne, and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add all beans and simmer over low heat until flavors are well combined, at least 30 minutes. Season with more salt and sherry vinegar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.6 calories, Carbohydrate 56.2 g, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 17.4 g, Protein 16.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 1068.3 mg, Sugar 8 g
MOM'S HOMEMADE CHILI CON CARNE WITH BEANS
Mom makes this chili differently every time she makes it and it is really good and this recipe can be halved or even doubled for large or small crowds.
Provided by Tanya Burnett
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 45m
Yield 10 servings of chili, 4-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook and crumble meat until almost browned.
- Add onion, green pepper, and garlic.
- Continue cooking until meat is browned and onion is tender.
- Drain, stir in remaining ingredients, bring to a boil, reduce heat.
- Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
FABULOUS CHILI CON CARNE WITH BEANS
I got this recipe from my good friend Jackie, who every year would make it for her Grey Cup party. It's great for those who like chili with a kick!
Provided by Carol
Categories Grains
Time 3h20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Brown beef with onion& green pepper.
- Drain off grease.
- Drain juice off kidney beans.
- Place everything in large kettle and simmer 2-3 hours.
- Stirring occasionally.
FIVE MEAT CHILI CON CARNE WITH BEANS
Make and share this Five Meat Chili Con Carne With Beans recipe from Food.com.
Provided by panner50
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 3h30m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large pot brown meat in stages, about a 1/4 at a time.
- Remove meat.
- Add onion and garlic and cook until translucent.
- Return meat to the pot, add the tomato juice, and 1/2 the spices.
- Cook about 1 hour and add the tomato sauce and the rest of the spices.
- Let simmer about 2 hours; add the beans and simmer about 30 more minutes, then enjoy.
- I like mine served with corn bread and grated cheddar cheese.
POSSUM LODGE FIREHOUSE CHILI CON CARNE WITH BEANS - CROCK POT
Make and share this Possum Lodge Firehouse Chili Con Carne With Beans - Crock Pot recipe from Food.com.
Provided by southern chef in lo
Categories Weeknight
Time P1DT10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Brown beef and onion, drain.
- Combine with remaining ingredients in a crock pot.
- Cook over low setting for 12-24 hours. Add chili powder as desired.
TY COBB'S SWEET CHILI CON CARNE WITH BEANS
I worked with Ty and he loved the chili from the Cellar Door in Houston,"a bowl of red". His wife came up with this recipe.
Provided by Chuckster
Categories Meat
Time 2h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In large dutch oven, sauté onion and garlic in oil.
- Add ground beef and cook till no longer pink.
- Add 1/4 cup water and other ingredients and simmer one hour or more covered, stirring frequently.
- Garnish with choice of grated cheese, chopped green onion and serve with soda or oyster crackers or corn bread.
- In Texas, we leave out the beans.
- Midwesteners may add spaghetti or rice (no kidding).
TEXAS CHILI CON CARNE WITH BEANS
Make and share this Texas Chili Con Carne With Beans recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Tonkcats
Categories Pork
Time 10h45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Fry bacon until crisp.
- Remove bacon and drain on paper towel.
- Brown half the beef cubes in pan with bacon drippings five minutes.
- Place in slow cooker.
- Repeat with remaining meat. Stir bacon and remaining ingredients into 3 1/2 quart slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low setting about 10 hours or until beef is tender.
- Stir occasionally.
- If you don't have a slow cooker place in large pot, cover, place on stove under low heat and follow directions above.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 930.3, Fat 84.7, SaturatedFat 34.7, Cholesterol 116.8, Sodium 884.8, Carbohydrate 25.5, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 7.5, Protein 17.6
GODDEN'S WORLD-FAMOUS CHILI CON CARNE WITH BEANS
People have told me that this chili could win contests. We make this for our traditional Christmas eve dinner.
Provided by Kurt Godden
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 3h
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Put beef broth or buillon on low heat to simmer.
- While broth heats up, brown ground beef and drain excess fat, add to broth.
- While beef is browning, chop onion, add to broth.
- Add tomato paste, chili beans to broth.
- Add garlic, chili powder, oregano, basil, cumin.
- Add red peppers, salt, pepper, if desired.
- Simmer at least 2 hours.
- Serve with grated cheese on top.
- You can omit the red pepper and/or change the chili powder to teaspoons, if you like yours milder.
Tips:
- Soak the beans overnight: Soaking the beans overnight reduces cooking time and helps to remove some of the indigestible sugars, which can cause gas. If you don't have time to soak the beans overnight, you can quick-soak them by boiling them for 2 minutes, then removing them from the heat and letting them stand for 1 hour.
- Use a variety of beans: Using a variety of beans adds flavor and texture to your chili. Some good options include kidney beans, black beans, and pinto beans.
- Don't overcook the beans: Overcooked beans can become mushy and lose their flavor. Cook the beans until they are tender but still hold their shape.
- Use a good quality chili powder: The chili powder is one of the most important ingredients in chili con carne, so it's important to use a good quality one. Look for a chili powder that is made with 100% pure chili peppers.
- Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make chili con carne, so don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients and flavors. Some good additions include diced tomatoes, corn, or chopped peppers.
Conclusion:
Chili con carne is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's perfect for a casual meal with friends and family, or for a more formal gathering. So next time you're looking for a hearty and flavorful meal, give chili con carne a try.
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