**Embrace the Comfort and Spice: Chili Con Carne with Chili Cheddar Shortcakes**
Indulge in a culinary journey that harmonizes bold flavors and heartwarming comfort. Chili con carne, a classic stew brimming with succulent beef, tender beans, and an array of spices, takes center stage. Accompanying this savory masterpiece are chili cheddar shortcakes, a delightful twist on the traditional shortcake. These flaky, golden-brown shortcakes boast a delectable filling of chili, cheddar cheese, and a hint of spice. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with this irresistible combination of savory and sweet, spicy and comforting. Let's embark on a culinary adventure with our carefully curated recipes, ensuring a memorable and satisfying culinary experience.
CHILI CON CARNE WITH CHILI CHEDDAR SHORTCAKES
Make and share this Chili Con Carne with Chili Cheddar Shortcakes recipe from Food.com.
Provided by evelynathens
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h55m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Make biscuits: Into a bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and the salt; add the butter and blend the mixture until it resembles coarse meal.
- Stir in the cheddar and the chilies; add the sour cream and stir the mixture until it just forms a soft, but not sticky, dough.
- Knead the dough gently for 20 seconds (about 6 turns) on a lightly-floured surface.
- Roll or pat it out ½ inch thick and with a 3 ½ inch cookie cutter, cut out 8 rounds.
- Bake on an ungreased baking sheet in the middle of a preheated 430F oven for 15-17 minutes, or until they are golden.
- Make the chili con carne: In a saucepan, cook the onions in the oil over moderately-low heat, stirring occasionally, until they are softened.
- Add the garlic and the carrots and cook the mixture, stirring, for 1 minute.
- Add beef and cook over moderate heat, stirring and breaking up any lumps, for 10 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink.
- Add chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, pepper flakes and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
- Add tomato sauce, broth and the vinegar; bring to a boil and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, for 50 minutes to 1 hour, or until the meat is tender.
- Add the kidney beans and the bell peppers and season to taste.
- Simmer mixture, uncovered, for 15 minutes, or until peppers are tender.
- Arrange a biscuit, heated and split, on each of 8 dinner plates.
- Spoon chili over bottom half and cover with top half of biscuit.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 830.9, Fat 44.3, SaturatedFat 19.6, Cholesterol 158.4, Sodium 1431.5, Carbohydrate 57.9, Fiber 9, Sugar 8, Protein 51.1
CHILI CON CARNE WITH CHILI CHEDDAR SHORTCAKES
Steps:
- Make the shortcake biscuits
- Into a bowl sift together the flour, the baking powder, the baking soda, and the salt, add the butter, and blend the mixture until it resembles coarse meal. Stir in the Cheddar and the chilies, add the sour cream, and stir the mixture until it just forms a soft but not sticky dough. Knead the dough gently 6 times on a lightly floured surface, roll or pat it out 1/2 inch thick, and with a 3 1/2-inch cookie cutter cut out 6 rounds. Bake the rounds on an ungreased baking sheet in the middle of a preheated 425°F. oven for 15 to 17 minutes, or until they are golden.
- Make the chili con carne
- In a kettle cook the onions in the oil over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until they are softened, add the garlic and the carrots, and cook the mixture, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the chuck and cook it over moderate heat, stirring and breaking up any lumps, for 10 minutes, or until it is no longer pink. Add the chili powder, the cumin, the paprika, the oregano, and the red pepper flakes and cook the mixture, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the tomato sauce, the broth, and the vinegar, bring the mixture to a boil, and simmer it, covered, stirring occasionally, for 50 minutes to 1 hour, or until the meat is tender. Add the kidney beans, the bell peppers, and salt and black pepper to taste and simmer the mixture, uncovered, for 15 minutes, or until the bell peppers are tender.
- Arrange a biscuit, heated and split, on each of the 6 dinner plates, spoon the chili con carne over the bottom half, and cover it with the top half of the biscuit.
CHILI CON CARNE
This hearty chili has just the right level of spice. One bite and you'll see why it's Betty's Best!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In 3-quart saucepan, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium-high heat about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain.
- Stir in remaining ingredients except beans. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in beans. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until desired thickness.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 9 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 770 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1 g
Tips:
- To achieve a richer flavor, use a combination of ground beef and ground pork.
- Enhance the smokiness of the chili con carne by using smoked paprika and chipotle powder.
- Add a touch of sweetness to the chili with a tablespoon of brown sugar or molasses.
- For a more intense chili, use fresh jalapeños instead of canned ones.
- Adjust the amount of chili powder and cayenne pepper to your desired level of spiciness.
- To make the chili con carne ahead of time, cook it in a slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours or overnight.
- Prepare the chili cheddar shortcakes just before serving to ensure they are warm and flaky.
- For a vegetarian version of the chili, substitute crumbled tofu or tempeh for the ground beef and pork.
Conclusion:
This hearty and flavorful chili con carne with chili cheddar shortcakes is a perfect comfort food for a chilly day. With its combination of savory chili and fluffy cheddar shortcakes, this dish is sure to satisfy even the most discerning palate. Whether you serve it as a main course or a side dish, this chili con carne with chili cheddar shortcakes is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So why not give it a try today? Your taste buds will thank you!
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