Chili con Carne
Hearty, comforting classic Chile Con Carne spiced to perfection, it’s a dish you will make again and again.
Equipment
- 3-quart saucepan
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef at least 85% lean
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder or 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- 1 teaspoon unsweetened baking cocoa
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper sauce I.e. Tabasco
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper for milder chili omit
- 1/2-1 teaspoon jarred jalapeños, chopped for milder chili omit or reduce amount
- 2 cans tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes or one 29 ounce can
- 1 can chile or kidney beans undrained, 15.5 ounce can
- garnish with sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese additional jarred jalapeño peppers, Fritos optional
Instructions
- in 3-quart sauce pan, mix the baking powder into the ground beef, let rest 15 minutes. Then, without adding oil, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until brown; drain if needed.
- Stir in remaining ingredients, heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 20-30 minutes
- Serve with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, cheddar cheese, hot sauce, jalapeños, frito chips, corn bread, etc
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