Description
Chili Con Carne is a hearty and flavorful dish made with ground meat, beans, and a variety of spices, perfect for warming up on a cold day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until softened.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add diced tomatoes and kidney beans, stir well.
- Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot, garnished with your choice of toppings.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add jalapeños or cayenne pepper.
- Can be made ahead of time and tastes even better the next day.
- Serve with cornbread or over rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chili Con Carne, hearty dish, ground beef, beans, spices