Chili Con Carne
photo by looneytunesfan
- Ready In:
- 2hrs 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 13
- Serves:
-
6-12
ingredients
- 3 lbs top round beef, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 6 tablespoons oil, divided
- 2 cups onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons garlic
- 4 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
- 4 cups beef stock
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 dash pepper
- 1 1⁄2 cups kidney beans (optional)
directions
- In a skillet, heat 4 T. oil. Add meat and cook over high heat 2 to 3 minutes until lightly brown. Transfer to a large pot.
- Add the rest of the oil to skillet and cook onions and garlic 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add chili powder, oregano, cumin, pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Add tomato paste. Stir until well coated. Add to meat in pot. Pour in beef stock and mix well.
- Bring to a boil, stirring 1 or 2 times. Half cover pot; lower heat and simmer 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until meat is tender, stirring occasionally. If adding beans, add 15 minutes before meat is done.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
looneytunesfan
United States