Please can I have your best homemade Chili Con Carne Recipe?!
Please can I have your best homemade Chili Con Carne Recipe?
I'm using packets at the moment and do add a few of my own ingrediants like fresh corriander and red onion but I would like any suggestions. Thx! :o)
Answers:
Your are using packets???
CHILI CON CARNE
1 lb. round steak, ground
1 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 can tomatoes
4 tbsp. chopped onion
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp. chili powder
1 sm. can kidney beans
1 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. flour
Rice, cooked
Heat butter and oil in large fry pan, add onion and fry to light brown. Add Worcestershire sauce and chili powder, stirring well. Add the meat and add hot water to cover. Cook slowly until tender. Add beans and tomatoes. Simmer until tomato pulp is thoroughly blended and almost disappears. Serve with or over rice sufficient for number of persons.
CHUCK'S CHILI CON CARNE
1 lb. ground chuck
4 strips bacon
1 onion chopped
1 green pepper chopped
2 stalks celery chopped
3 cloves garlic crushed
1 28oz. can crushed tomatoes
1 can light red beans
1 can black beans
2 4oz. cans mushrooms
1 can beef broth
1/2 tsp. each - ground cumin, basil, oregano, parsley, papreka, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt.
2-3 tsp. chili powder
fresh ground black pepper
Chop bacon and fry in large kettle until lightly crispy. Remove bacon and add to kettle ground beef, onion, garlic, and all spices and herbs. Cook until beef is browned and onion is transparent. Add celery and green pepper. Cook until vegetables are tender.
Add tomatoes, cooked bacon, and beef broth.
Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Add beans and mushrooms and cook at least 1 hour longer. The longer the better.
Use this recipe as a starter and adjust ingredients to taste.
Dot individual bowls with sour cream and shredded cheddar if desired.