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Chili con Carne

Chili con Carne

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Family-run chili parlors were all the rage even before the 1950s and continued to make their mark throughout the mid-twentieth century across Texas and parts of the Midwest. You can re-create the magic of those chili parlors at home with this flavorful dish.

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. In a medium Dutch oven or saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and cook for 1 to 2  minutes.
  2. Add the bell pepper and cook for 2 minutes.
  3. Raise the heat to high. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up as it cooks, until browned and almost cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add the chili powder, paprika, cumin, cayenne, onion powder, and brown sugar. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is fully cooked.
  5. Stir in the tomato paste, tomatoes, kidney beans, 1/2 cup of the broth, the salt, and the black pepper.
  6. Bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 30 minutes. Add the remaining 1/4 cup beef broth and cook for 30 minutes more.
  7. Taste and adjust the seasoning, if needed.
  8. Serve with grated cheddar cheese and sour cream.