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Chili Con Carne
This hearty chili con carne recipe has tender chunks of seasoned beef simmered in a rich, spicy sauce with warming aromatics and plenty of veggies.
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 4h 45m⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 4h 30m👤 Shelly📖 cookiesandcups
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- whisk
- dutch oven
- oven
- pot
- wooden spoon
📝 Preparation Steps
1
In a small bowl whisk together the chili powder, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
chili powder2 tablespoonscumin1 tablespoonoregano2 teaspoonssmoked paprika2 teaspoons
2
Pat the meat completely dry and add to a large bowl. Sprinkle the meat with salt, pepper, and about 2 teaspoons of the seasoning mixture. (Save the rest of the seasoning for step 5.) Toss to combine. Sprinkle with the flour and toss again.
3
Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven (4.5 quarts or larger), over medium-high heat. Sear the meat in batches, leaving room around the meat to obtain a crisp sear around the edges. (Otherwise it will steam). Remove and set aside. The middle should be uncooked.
olive oil, plus more as needed3 tablespoons
4
Add the beer and use a wooden spoon to scrape the bottom and the sides of the pot, this will add more flavor to the chili. Let it bubble and reduce by about half, 5-ish minutes. Add the butter, onions, and peppers and cook to soften for ⏱️ 5 minutes.
butter2 tablespoons
5
Add the remaining seasonings, garlic, brown sugar, tomato paste, corn meal, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Stir to combine and cook for 1 – ⏱️ 2 minutes.
garlic, minced4 clovestomato paste3 tablespoonscorn meal, optional (helps thicken)2 tablespoonsWorcestershire sauce2 teaspoonshot sauce2 teaspoons
6
Add the diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, beef broth, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Add the meat back along with any juices from the plate.
beef broth4 cupsbay leaves2
7
Simmer gently for 3 – 3 1/⏱️ 2 hours, uncovered or until the meat is very tender and the chili is thickened. Stir occasionally to make sure nothing sticks. (The chili will start off looking like a soup, but it will thicken and concentrate as it simmers.)
8
Stir in the drained beans and heat through for ⏱️ 10-15 minutes.
9
Taste and adjust any seasonings as needed. Squeeze the juice of the lime into the chili and stir.
lime1
10
Remove the bay leaves.
bay leaves2
11
Serve with sour cream, shredded cheese, and Fritos!
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