CHILI CON CARNE

CHILI CON CARNE

 

Chili Con Carne is best known simply as CHILI.  But there are more variations on Chili than one can count. It is a dish that can be changed constantly or keep the best version you like!   This is a general easy Chili to make.

Throw away the package of premade spices and make your own.  Use this as a jumping off spot and add your favorite additions!

1 ½ pounds lean ground beef

3 tablespoons olive oil

 1 large cans (40.5 oz) Red Kidney beans with juice

 1 15 oz can whole tomato and juice

½ can tomato paste

 1/2 jalapeno chopped finely (remove seeds for less heat)

 6 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon paprika

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

 1 large onion, chopped

 3 Tbsp. chili powder

¼ cup chopped parsley

 1 Tbsp. brown sugar

1 tablespoon dried oregano

2 Tbsp. ground cumin

1/8 tsp. ground allspice

In large pot on the stove top sauté the ground beef, garlic, onions for 5-8 minutes.  Add the rest of the items and break up the tomatoes. 

 

Turn to Simmer and cook for 45 minutes, stirring frequently.

 

 

 

 

TOP: With more hot peppers, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, chopped green or red pepper and scallions.

TIPS:

1.      Add sausage, chunks of beef, ground chicken, red or green peppers chopped, beer, tomato sauce for a few.

2.      Some add a bay leaf

3.      You can add different kinds of beans

4.      I love leftover Chili served on Spaghetti!

5.      Pour over a hot dog

6.      Serve with garlic bread or corn bread

As always be your own Creative Dump Cook and change this recipe to what YOU have on hand!