Chili con carne, a richly spiced dish hailing from Texas, is the epitome of comfort food. It skillfully blends ground beef, red beans, and tomatoes, seasoned with cumin, oregano, and chili, to create a hearty meal perfect for a family dinner. As the spices simmer, they release their full aroma, melding beautifully with the meat and vegetables. This homemade chili is not only satisfying but also a surefire crowd-pleaser.<\/p>\n
For 4 servings:<\/p>\n
– Red beans: 300g
\n– Onions: 2
\n– Ground beef: 600g
\n– Fresh tomatoes (or one can of peeled tomatoes): 2
\n– Garlic cloves: 2
\n– Chili powder: 1\/2 tsp
\n– Tomato juice: 250ml
\n– Cumin: 2 tsp
\n– Dried oregano: 1 tbsp
\n– Tabasco (optional)
\n– Olive oil
\n– Salt
\n– Pepper<\/p>\n
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes<\/p>\n
– Preparation: 45 minutes
\n– Cooking: 1 hour<\/p>\n
1. Begin by soaking the red beans in cold water for 12 hours. After soaking, drain and place them in a pot filled with fresh cold water.<\/p>\n
2. Cook the beans for an hour and a half at a gentle simmer, then season with salt.<\/p>\n
3. While the beans are cooking, finely chop the onions and garlic. In a large pot, heat some olive oil and saut\u00e9 the chopped onions and garlic until they turn translucent.<\/p>\n
4. Add the ground beef to the pot. Stir well and cook over medium heat. Then, incorporate the peeled, seeded, and diced tomatoes along with the chili powder, oregano, and cumin.<\/p>\n
5. Pour in the tomato juice and let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes.<\/p>\n
6. Drain the beans and add them to the beef and vegetable mixture. Stir well and continue to cook for another 20 minutes on low heat.<\/p>\n
Adjust the seasoning to taste and serve hot. This chili con carne is sure to satisfy with its deep flavors and comforting warmth. Whether topped with a sprinkle of cheese, a dollop of sour cream, or a side of cornbread, it offers a fulfilling meal for any chilly evening.<\/p>\n\n\n