Chili con Carne Recipe 🌶️
Overview:
Chili con Carne, a soul-warming dish, inspired by Emeril’s renowned recipe, offers a hearty, flavorful journey. This rendition excludes beans but invites you to add them if desired, ensuring versatility without compromising taste. With a harmonious blend of spices and ingredients, it promises a satisfying experience for all, whether novice or seasoned cooks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Servings: Depends on appetite!
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef 🥩
- 1 1/2 yellow onions, finely chopped 🧅
- 2 green bell peppers, diced 🫑
- 1 garlic clove, minced 🧄
- 4 tbsp chili powder 🌶️
- 2 tsp salt 🧂
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano 🌿
- 2 pinches of cayenne pepper
- 1 (28 oz) can whole canned tomatoes 🍅
- 1 tbsp tomato paste 🍅
- 1/4 tsp sugar 🍬
- 1 cup water 💧
- Shredded cheese, for topping 🧀
- Tortilla chips or crackers, for serving 🌮
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 387.5
- Fat: 24.7g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Cholesterol: 89.2mg
- Sodium: 666.7mg
- Carbohydrates: 15.2g
- Fiber: 3.5g
- Sugar: 6.5g
- Protein: 27.1g
Instructions:
- Heat the Oil: Begin by heating oil in a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat.
- Cook the Meat: Add the ground beef to the pot, breaking up the pieces with a spoon. Cook until the meat browns and is thoroughly cooked, approximately 5 minutes.
- Sauté Aromatics: Incorporate the chopped onions, diced green bell peppers, minced garlic, chili powder, salt, ground cumin, dried oregano, and cayenne pepper into the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, about 4 minutes.
- Prepare Tomatoes: Transfer the whole canned tomatoes to a large mixing bowl. Using your hands, gently squeeze the tomatoes to break them into smaller pieces.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the squeezed tomatoes along with their juices, tomato paste, sugar, and water into the pot. Stir well to ensure all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Bring to a Boil: Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer: Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and let the chili simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. This allows the flavors to meld and intensify.
- Final Touch: Remove the pot from the heat. Ladle the chili into a large serving bowl. Generously sprinkle shredded cheese over the top.
- Serve: Accompany the chili with tortilla chips or crackers, providing a delightful crunch to complement the rich flavors.
Enjoy this Chili con Carne as a comforting meal on a chilly winter night, a spicy indulgence that’s sure to satisfy your taste buds! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned cook, this recipe promises to be a winner every time.
