My Famous Chili Con Carne Recipes

CHILI CON CARNE

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes; crumble beef. Drain and set aside. , In the same pot, heat oil; saute onions until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the green pepper, salt, chili powder, bouillon, cayenne, cinnamon, cumin and oregano. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring until combined. , Add tomatoes and browned beef. Stir in water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for about 1 hour. Add beans and heat through. If desired top with sour cream and jalapeno.

AWARD WINNING CHILI CON CARNE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook green pepper, and onion, until softened. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Crumble over bouillon cubes, and stir in wine; continue to cook for a few minutes. Stir in chopped tomatoes, garlic, and tomato paste. Season with paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper, basil, oregano, and parsley. Stir in salt and pepper.
• 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. You can add the reserved tomato juice if more liquid is needed. Continue to simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, corn meal, and water until smooth. Stir into chili, and cook for a further 10 minutes, or until chili has thickened up.

MY FAMOUS CHILI CON CARNE

Steps:

• Heat oil on medium high in pot.
• Cook bacon 2 mins, stirring often.
• Add carrots and onion, cook until almost done.
• Add garlic, cook 1 minute.
• Add meat, season with salt, cook until browned.
• Stir in beans, tomatoes, chili powder, bay leaf, cayenne, oregano- bring to boil.
• Turn down to low.
• Cover and simmer at least an hour, stirring occasionally (The longer it cooks the thicker it gets and better it tastes).
• Season to taste.
• (Serve with shredded cheese on top and cornbread on the side).