Award Winning Chili Con Carne

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This chili con carne recipe is many years in the making, and I have won several awards with it. I think you'll be pleased with it. You can alter it to your own spice levels to achieve your perfect chili. Garnish with shredded mozzarella cheese and use corn chips for dipping.

Submitted by CHEFJIMMY

Updated on March 20, 2023

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Close up on a large bowl of chili con carne, topped with shredded cheddar cheese and green onions.

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

2 hrs 20 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs 35 mins

Servings:

8

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Ingredients

4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 ½ pounds lean ground beef
⅔ cup red wine
2 beef bouillon cubes
2 (16 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, chopped, juice reserved
1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons dried parsley
2 ½ teaspoons dried basil
2 ½ teaspoons chili powder
1 ½ teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
12 drops hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco™)
3 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons corn meal
½ cup water

Directions

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add green pepper and onion; cook and stir until softened. Stir in ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in wine and crumble over bouillon cubes; cook for a few minutes.

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Stir in chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, and garlic. Season with parsley, basil, chili powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, and oregano. Stir in salt and pepper.

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Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover, and simmer for 90 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in kidney beans and hot pepper sauce. Add reserved tomato juice if more liquid is needed; continue to simmer for an additional 30 minutes.

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Whisk flour, cornmeal, and water together in a small bowl until smooth; stir into chili and simmer for a further 10 minutes, or until chili has thickened up.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

495	Calories
27g	Fat
29g	Carbs
32g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 495
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27g	35%
Saturated Fat 9g	45%
Cholesterol 86mg	29%
Sodium 1212mg	53%
Total Carbohydrate 29g	11%
Dietary Fiber 8g	27%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 32g	63%
Vitamin C 34mg	38%
Calcium 101mg	8%
Iron 7mg	36%
Potassium 1081mg	23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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