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Tex-Mex Chili Con Carne

Tex-Mex Chili Con Carne

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Chili Con Carne is a hearty and flavorful dish, combining the savory richness of ground beef with a tantalizing blend of spices. Slowly simmered together, the ingredients infuse the chili with warm, smoky, and aromatic flavors and textures that are a sure way to satisfy anyone’s taste buds.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Latin American
Calories: 614
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 500 grams Beef Steak Mince
  • 1 large Red Onion or white
  • 400 ml Canned Plum Tomatoes
  • 400 ml Canned Red Kidney Beans
  • 200 ml Beef Stock full bodied
  • 50 grams Tomato Puree
  • 3 Garlic Cloves or 2 tsp garlic puree
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • ½-1 tsp Chili Powder your favorite
  • 2 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 2 tsp Cocoa Powder
  • 1 pinch Himalayan Salt
  • 2 tbsp Rice Bran Oil or other

Equipment

  • Frying Pan
  • Mini Chopper
  • Silicone Spatula
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Weighing Scales
  • Garlic Press or use the mini chopper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Peel and dice the onion. Set aside.
    1 large Red Onion
  2. Peel and dice the garlic. Set aside.
    3 Garlic Cloves
Main Dish
  1. Heat the oil in the frying pan.
    2 tbsp Rice Bran Oil
  2. Add the diced onion and garlic. Saute for 1-2 minutes, then transfer to a dish to set aside.
  3. Add the beef steak mince to the frying pan and gently cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until sealed and browned and cooked through for about 5-7 minutes.
    500 grams Beef Steak Mince
  4. Turn the heat to its lowest setting.
  5. Add the onion back to the frying pan. Then, add the remaining ingredients and combine well.
    400 ml Canned Plum Tomatoes, 400 ml Canned Red Kidney Beans, 200 ml Beef Stock, 50 grams Tomato Puree, 1 tsp Dried Oregano, ½-1 tsp Chili Powder, 2 tsp Smoked Paprika, 2 tsp Cocoa Powder, 1 pinch Himalayan Salt
  6. Turn the heat up to a medium setting.
  7. Cook and stir for about 5 minutes to bring the heat up.
  8. Turn the heat to a simmering point and cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld together.
    Note: If you are serving boiled rice and garlic bread, now would be the time to start; follow the manufacturer's instructions.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. If the chili is too thick, add more Beef Stock to reach your desired consistency.
  10. Serve the chili hot, topped with your favorite toppings.
Slow Cook
  1. Brown the meat and sauté the aromatics before transferring everything to the slow cooker and cook according to the appliance's instructions.

Notes

Here are some top tips to help you succeed in making a delicious Chili Con Carne meal:
  1. Start with high-quality ingredients, including good-quality ground beef. The better the ingredients, the better the flavor of your chili.
  2. Allow your chili beef to simmer 'low and slow' to allow the flavors to meld together and the meats to become tender. This helps develop a rich and flavorful chili.
  3. If your chili is too thick, thin it with a little more Beef Stock. You can simmer it uncovered for a little longer to reduce and thicken the sauce if it's too thin.
  4. Allow your chili beef to rest briefly after cooking before serving. This allows the flavors to continue to develop and intensify - the wait is worth it!
  5. Chili beef can be made ahead of time and reheated. It often tastes even better the next day as the flavors develop.
  6. You can adjust the heat level to your liking by adding more or less chili powder, adding fresh chili peppers, or using canned red kidney beans with chili.
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