Chili Con Carne

Chili Con Carne is a comforting, hearty meal that satisfies every appetite – perfect for those cooler months.

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What is Chili Con carne?

Chili Con Carne, which translates to “chili with meat,” is a spicy and hearty stew made with beef, chili peppers, beans and a variety of other ingredients.

It is a beloved dish in the southwestern United States and is often enjoyed during the cooler months.

There are many variations of chili con carne, with different levels of heat and spice, and it is often served with toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream and chopped onions.

Whether you like it mild or fiery hot, chili con carne is a delicious and comforting meal that is perfect for a cozy night in or for feeding a crowd at a party.

Chili Con Carne

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 2 hours
Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups diced onion
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 green pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• 2 pounds coarsely ground lean beef
• 2 cups kidney beans, soaked overnight
• 1 jar Newman’s Own Sockarooni or Marinara Pasta Sauce
• 2-3 cups water
• 2-3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 can (8 ounces) corn
• sour cream, for garnish
• lime wedges, for garnish

Directions for Chili Con Carne

Saute onion, garlic and green pepper in oil until soft. Add beef and brown. Add kidney beans, pasta sauce, water, chili powder, cumin and salt and pepper, to taste. Simmer, uncovered, 1 hour, stirring frequently.

Add celery and corn; simmer 1 hour. Garnish with sour cream and lime wedges.

Substitution: Use 3 cups cooked rice for meat to make vegetarian chili.

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Chili Con Carne

Yield: 8

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 2 hours

Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes

Chili Con Carne is a comforting, hearty meal that satisfies every appetite - perfect for those cooler months.

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Ingredients

• 2 cups diced onion
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 green pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• 2 pounds coarsely ground lean beef
• 2 cups kidney beans, soaked overnight
• 1 jar Newman's Own Sockarooni or Marinara Pasta Sauce
• 2-3 cups water
• 2-3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 can (8 ounces) corn
• sour cream, for garnish
• lime wedges, for garnish

Instructions

1. Saute onion, garlic and green pepper in oil until soft. Add beef and brown. Add kidney beans, pasta sauce, water, chili powder, cumin and salt and pepper, to taste. Simmer, uncovered, 1 hour, stirring frequently.
2. Add celery and corn; simmer 1 hour. Garnish with sour cream and lime wedges.

Notes

Substitution: Use 3 cups cooked rice for meat to make vegetarian chili.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 414Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 102mgSodium: 430mgCarbohydrates: 23gFiber: 6gSugar: 6gProtein: 38g

Nutrient values are only estimates provided by online calculators. Various factors can change the nutritional information in any given recipe.

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