Description
This authentic chili con carne recipe is thick, hearty, and bursting with rich flavors. Featuring ground beef, a blend of spices, and plenty of beans, it’s slow-simmered on the stovetop to develop a deep, comforting taste perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Meat and Seasoning
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 2-3 tsp kosher salt (divided use)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 3/4 cup chili powder (blend of spices, not ground red chile)
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cups chopped onion
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeno, finely chopped
- 156 ml tomato paste
- 4 cups diced tomato
Beans and Liquids
- 2 19-oz cans black beans
- 2 19-oz cans kidney beans
- 3 cups water
Instructions
- Cook Onions: Heat olive oil over medium heat and add the chopped onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are golden and soft, about 20 minutes.
- Add Garlic and Jalapeño: Stir in the minced garlic and finely chopped jalapeño. Continue cooking for 1 more minute until fragrant, enhancing the chili’s flavor base.
- Brown the Ground Beef: Add the ground beef to the pot. Season with 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, black pepper, and chili powder. Break up the meat with a spoon as it cooks, until no longer pink on the inside.
- Incorporate Tomato Paste: Stir in the tomato paste and cook continuously for 2 minutes, allowing it to deepen in color and intensify the flavor.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Pour in the black beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, remaining salt, and water. Stir everything together and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer the Chili: Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer gently for 30 minutes or longer to meld all the flavors together and thicken the chili.
Notes
- This recipe produces a thick, spicy, and hearty chili con carne rich in ground beef and beans, perfect for cold days or any satisfying meal.
- Cooking onions slowly until golden is key to developing deep flavor.
- Simmering for longer than 30 minutes will enhance the chili’s thickness and intensity.
- This dish is traditionally prepared on the stovetop, making it accessible and easy to monitor while cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 579 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 1694 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 20 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 81 mg
