Chili con carne
mexicanSpicy stew from the southern United States, made of ground beef, red beans, tomatoes, and a mix of chili peppers and spices.
Main ingredients
Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 dried ancho chili(es)
- 500 ml beef stock
- 700 g ground beef
- 1 red onion(s)
- 6 clove(s) garlic
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp ground coriander seeds
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp chipotle in adobo
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 400 g cooked red beans
- salt
Instructions
Preparing the ingredients:
- 1Deseed the ancho chilies and cut them into small pieces.
- 2Finely chop the onion and garlic cloves.
Preparing the chili con carne:
- 3Toast the ancho chilies lightly in a pan.
- 4In a blender, pour in the beef stock and add the ancho chilies.
- 5Blend until smooth.
- 6In a large pan, brown the ground beef, seasoning it with salt.
- 7Remove the meat from the pan once browned.
- 8In the same pan, add the onion and chopped garlic and sauté until translucent.
- 9Add the cumin, smoked paprika, ground coriander seeds, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, tomato paste, and chipotle in adobo.
- 10Mix well and add the diced tomatoes, the beef, the beef stock, and the maple syrup.
- 11Season with salt and simmer covered for 45 minutes, stirring regularly.
- 12Add the beans and cook for another 10 minutes to warm them through.
- 13Adjust the seasoning with salt if needed.
- 14Serve the chili con carne with sour cream and chopped spring onions on top.
About this dish
Chili con Carne, typical of the cuisines of the southern United States, is a spicy, hearty all-in-one dish. It is mainly made of ground beef and red beans, all cooked in a robust tomato sauce. It is generously seasoned with various spices such as cumin, garlic, onion, and paprika. In many cases, it is also infused with chili peppers for extra heat. Chili con Carne has a thick, hearty texture, and every bite offers an explosion of complex flavors. It can be served on its own, with rice, nachos, or topped with grated cheese, sour cream, or cilantro. It is the ultimate comfort food, especially in winter.
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