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A bowl of rich, red chili con carne garnished with fresh herbs

Best way to grow the perfect Chili con Carne

This recipe guides you through creating a rich and flavorful chili con carne, perfect for satisfying your comfort food cravings with its hearty blend of spices and tender meat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 2 medium onions chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 28 oz diced tomatoes undrained
  • 15 oz kidney beans rinsed and drained
  • 6 oz tomato paste
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 3 tbsps chili powder
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1.5 tbsps salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat, then drain any excess fat.
  2. Add the chopped onions and minced garlic to the pot, cooking until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, paprika, and oregano, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the diced tomatoes (undrained), kidney beans (rinsed and drained), tomato paste, and beef broth.
  5. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let it cook for at least 1 hour, or up to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  6. Season with salt and black pepper to taste before serving hot.

Notes

For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a chopped jalapeño. Serve with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or fresh cilantro.