Description
This Authentic Chili Con Carne recipe delivers a thick, hearty, and spicy ground beef chili rich with beans and deep flavors. Made on the stovetop, it combines perfectly cooked onions, garlic, jalapeño, and a robust chili powder blend, simmered with ground beef, tomato paste, beans, and diced tomatoes. Ideal for a comforting meal that’s full of robust flavor and satisfying texture.
Ingredients
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Meat and Vegetables
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cups chopped onion
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeño, finely chopped
- 2 lbs ground beef
Seasonings
- 2-3 tsp kosher salt, divided use
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 3/4 cup chili powder (blend of spices, not ground red chile)
Other Ingredients
- 156 mL tomato paste
- 2 19-oz cans black beans
- 2 19-oz cans kidney beans
- 4 cups diced tomato
- 3 cups water
Instructions
- Cook Onions: Heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the chopped onions until they turn golden, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning and ensure even cooking.
- Add Garlic and Jalapeño: Stir in minced garlic and finely chopped jalapeño, cooking for an additional 1 minute until fragrant, releasing their distinctive aromas.
- Brown the Ground Beef: Add the ground beef to the pan and season with 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, black pepper, and chili powder. Cook thoroughly, breaking it up with a spoon, until the beef is no longer pink inside.
- Add Tomato Paste: Stir in the tomato paste and cook continuously for 2 minutes until it darkens slightly, enhancing its rich flavor.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Pour in the black beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, water, and the remaining salt. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer: Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for at least 30 minutes or longer to allow the flavors to meld and the chili to thicken to a hearty consistency.
Notes
- This recipe is the best authentic chili con carne, offering a rich, hearty, thick, and spicy chili with lots of beans.
- Cooking on the stovetop allows gradual flavor development and better texture control.
- Simmering for longer than 30 minutes will deepen the flavor and improve thickness.
- You can adjust the chili powder to control spiciness according to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 579 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 1694 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 20 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 81 mg
