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Chili Con Carne

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Oh, sweet heavens! If you're hankering for a meal that'll warm you from the inside out, you've hit the jackpot with this Chili Con Carne recipe.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs ground beef 80/20
  • 2 medium onions diced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 14.5 oz cans diced tomatoes
  • 1 15 oz can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 cups beef broth or 1 bottle of beer
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
For serving:
  • Shredded cheddar cheese
  • Sour cream
  • Chopped green onions
  • Corn chips or cornbread

Method
 

  1. In a large pot over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks.
  2. Add onions and garlic. Cook until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, and cayenne (if using). Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add tomatoes, kidney beans, tomato paste, and beef broth (or beer). Stir well.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for at least 1 hour, stirring occasionally. The longer it simmers, the better it tastes!
  6. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  7. Serve hot with your choice of toppings.

Notes

For a thicker chili, simmer uncovered. For a soupier chili, keep it covered.
This chili tastes even better the next day!
Freeze leftovers in portion-sized containers for up to 3 months.

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