Spicy Chili Con Carne
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What a wonderful combination of flavours ! - the beans with the beef and chili makes it a real comfort food,serve either in a bowl with crackers, with rice, or salads as a main meal. Great served over a split baked potato.
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- 1hr 50mins
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ingredients
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 2 onions, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 500 -600 g ground beef
- 1 (425 g) can chopped diced tomatoes with juice
- 2 tablespoons tomato puree
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon cumin, powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (to taste)
- 3 teaspoons paprika, smoked
- 1 red capsicum, diced
- seasoning
- 1⁄2 cup water
- 2 beef bouillon cubes
- 2 (420 g) cans red kidney beans
directions
- Place oil in a large saucepan and cook the onions and garlic until soft.
- Add the beef, stirring with a fork to break it up until it looses its pinkness.
- Add all the ingredients - EXCEPT the beans. stir and simmer on low heat for 1 hour.
- Drain kidney beans, add to the beef and cook for a further half hour.
- Serve either in a bowl with crackers or with either rice or salads as an evening meal. Great to freeze.
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"What a wonderful combination of flavours ! - the beans with the beef and chili makes it a real comfort food,serve either in a bowl with crackers, with rice, or salads as a main meal.
Great served over a split baked potato."
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This is a great starting point for your customized favorite chili. I have to admit I made a few adjustments based on tasting and ingredients available. I used 1 lb. of dry red beans (pre-cooked) which called for more liquid. I also doubled the tomato paste and increased the chili powder to 1 1/2 Tbsp. Then, after tasting, I gave it a jolt of Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce (Pete's). That brought it up to pure perfection. The only reason I gave it 4 stars is I felt it needed the extra touches, but maybe adding more beans caused that? In any case, I loved it after my additions! Thanks.
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The taste is right on! Even though DH didn't like it!!! I think it was just a different flavour to him since we mainly eat Middle Eastern food. It tastes exactly like I remember the Chili Con Carne tasting that my mom made for my father when we were young. I did add some tomato paste like another reviewer as I find it to be too liquidy without. I used extra canola oil as I was using lean ground beef. I seasoned with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. I used homemade chicken stock as that is what I had on hand. I also had to substitute canned pink beans (the kind used to make refried beans) for the red kidney beans which was fine but not traditional of course. I served it over rice pasta in macaroni shape to be gluten free along with a fresh salad for a good meal. I won't make it again because DH doesn't like it but I do recommend it.
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The taste is right on! Even though DH didn't like it!!! I think it was just a different flavour to him since we mainly eat Middle Eastern food. It tastes exactly like I remember the Chili Con Carne tasting that my mom made for my father when we were young. I did add some tomato paste like another reviewer as I find it to be too liquidy without. I used extra canola oil as I was using lean ground beef. I seasoned with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. I used homemade chicken stock as that is what I had on hand. I also had to substitute canned pink beans (the kind used to make refried beans) for the red kidney beans which was fine but not traditional of course. I served it over rice pasta in macaroni shape to be gluten free along with a fresh salad for a good meal. I won't make it again because DH doesn't like it but I do recommend it.
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This is so close to the way I always make my chili, I had to give it 5 stars. I used the larger amount of meat and after tasting it, added another 2 tablepoons of tomato paste. I served it over rice with guacomole, grated cheese and sour cream on the table. Thanks for a comfort meal enjoyed by all Joy.
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