Save Winter Warming Chili con Carne A hearty, robust stew featuring tender beef, beans, and warming spices perfect for cold winter nights.
This chili is a family favorite that warms us up from the inside out during the coldest months.
Ingredients
- Beef chuck: 2 lbs (900 g), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- Olive oil: 2 tbsp
- Onion: 1 large, finely chopped
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- Red bell pepper: 1, diced
- Green bell pepper: 1, diced
- Jalapeño: 1, seeded and minced (optional, for extra heat)
- Diced tomatoes: 2 x 14 oz (400 g) cans
- Kidney beans: 1 x 15 oz (425 g) can, drained and rinsed
- Black beans: 1 x 15 oz (425 g) can, drained and rinsed
- Tomato paste: 2 tbsp
- Chili powder: 2 tbsp
- Ground cumin: 2 tsp
- Smoked paprika: 1 tsp
- Dried oregano: 1 tsp
- Cayenne pepper: 1/2 tsp (adjust to taste)
- Salt: 1 tsp
- Black pepper: 1/2 tsp
- Beef broth: 2 cups (480 ml)
- Optional Toppings: Sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped cilantro, sliced green onions, lime wedges
Instructions
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- Step 1:
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium-high heat Add beef and brown on all sides working in batches if necessary Remove and set aside
- Step 2:
- In the same pot add onions and cook for 3 4 minutes until softened Add garlic bell peppers and jalapeño cook for another 3 4 minutes
- Step 3:
- Stir in chili powder cumin paprika oregano cayenne salt and black pepper cook for 1 minute until fragrant
- Step 4:
- Add tomato paste and cook for 1 minute stirring constantly
- Step 5:
- Return browned beef to the pot Add diced tomatoes with juice beef broth kidney beans and black beans Stir well to combine
- Step 6:
- Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low Cover and simmer for 1 hour stirring occasionally
- Step 7:
- Remove the lid and simmer uncovered for an additional 30 minutes or until the chili thickens and beef is tender
- Step 8:
- Taste and adjust seasoning as desired Serve hot with your choice of toppings
Keeps spices within easy reach while cooking, helping you season dishes quickly during everyday meal prep.
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Keeps spices within easy reach while cooking, helping you season dishes quickly during everyday meal prep.
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Save This recipe always brings the family together around the table for cozy winter evenings.
Required Tools
Large Dutch oven or heavy pot Chefs knife Cutting board Wooden spoon Ladle
Allergen Information
Contains None of the major allergens milk eggs fish shellfish tree nuts peanuts wheat soy unless toppings are used If using sour cream or cheese contains dairy Always check canned goods and toppings for hidden allergens
Nutritional Information
Calories 420 Total Fat 13 g Carbohydrates 33 g Protein 40 g
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This chili makes for a perfect hearty meal that improves in flavor the next day.