Hearty Beef Chili Recipe

Jay Pennington’s Just Plain Good Chili Con Carne Recipe

🕒 Total Time: 3 hours 40 minutes
🥘 Yield: 16 servings
🍽️ Category: Beans
🔍 Keywords: Meat, Mexican, Weeknight, For Large Groups, Less than 4 Hours
⭐ Rating: 4 (1 review)

Description:

This Jay Pennington’s Just Plain Good Chili Con Carne recipe is a hearty and flavorful dish that’s perfect for cozy evenings or gatherings with friends and family. With a rich blend of spices, tender beef, and aromatic vegetables, it’s sure to become a favorite in your kitchen!

Ingredients:

3 garlic cloves
3 onions
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 green peppers
2 jalapeno chiles
1 celery stalk
3 pounds beef
8 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cans (28 ounces each) stewed tomatoes
2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
4 tablespoons chili salsa
Pepper, to taste

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

Calories: 1604.1
Fat: 162.8g
- Saturated Fat: 67.2g
Cholesterol: 224.7mg
Sodium: 1509mg
Carbohydrates: 15.3g
- Fiber: 6.3g
- Sugar: 6.6g
Protein: 22.1g

Instructions:

Thinly cover the bottom of a heavy 2-gallon pot with oil.
Saute the onions, green peppers, and celery over medium heat for about 10 minutes, or until softened.
Add the beef to the pot and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned.
Stir in the tomato paste, stewed tomatoes, and tomato sauce until well combined.
Add the chopped garlic, chili powder, salt, dried oregano, chili salsa, and jalapeno chiles to the pot.
Allow the chili to cook for 30 minutes, then season to taste with garlic salt and pepper.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer the chili for an additional 2 1/2 hours, stirring every 10-15 minutes to prevent sticking.
Once the chili has thickened and the flavors have melded together, it’s ready to serve!

Serving Suggestions:

Garnish your chili con carne with grated cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, or diced avocado for extra flavor and texture.
Serve it alongside warm cornbread or fluffy rice for a complete and satisfying meal.
This chili also makes a great topping for baked potatoes or hot dogs at your next barbecue or game day gathering!

Tips:

For a spicier chili, increase the amount of chili powder or add extra jalapeno chiles.
To save time, you can prepare this chili in advance and let it simmer in a slow cooker on low heat for 6-8 hours instead of cooking it on the stovetop.
Leftover chili can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage. Simply reheat it on the stovetop or in the microwave until heated through before serving.