CHILI CON CARNE | MEXICAN PLEASE
If you grew up with Chili then you MUST try this authentic Chili con Carne. Using dried chiles gives you a massive upgrade in flavor -- so good!
Provided by Mexican Please
Categories Soup
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 120 minutes
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Wipe off any dusty crevasses on the dried chiles. De-stem and de-seed the chiles, but don't worry about getting rid of every last seed. Roast them in the oven for 1-2 minutes or until warm and fragrant. Add the roasted chile pieces to a bowl and cover them with the hottest tap water you've got. Let them reconstitute for 20 minutes or so.
- Rinse and de-stem the tomatoes. Roast them in a 400F oven for 20-30 minutes or until you need them.
- Preheat your main pot over medium-high heat along with a glug of oil. Chop up the chuck roast into 1-1.5" chunks and give it a good salting. You can discard any fat pieces that you don't want in your Chili. Sear the beef chunks in the pot until they are browning on all sides (tongs work great for this step). Once browned you can set the beef pieces aside.
- In the same pot, add a finely chopped onion along with another glug of oil. Cook the onion over medium heat until softened. Then add 4 minced garlic cloves and briefly cook. Scoop half of the onion-garlic mixture into the blender where it will become part of the chile puree. Note: if you're concerned about the garlic burning then add the 4 cups of stock to the main pot now while you work on the chile puree.
- Before draining the reconstituted chiles take a taste of the soaking liquid. If it tastes bitter to you then use stock to combine the chiles. If you like the flavor you are welcome to use the soaking liquid in place of the stock.
- Add the drained chiles to the blender along with a single roasted tomato and a single chipotle in adobo (optional). I usually cut off the stem and scrape out the seeds of the chipotle. Half of the onion-garlic mixture should already be in the blender. Add a single cup of stock (or soaking liquid) and combine well. Feel free to add a bit more liquid if it won't combine readily.
- Add the chile puree to the main pot along with: 1 tablespoon Mexican oregano, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and the 4 cups of the stock if you have not already added it. Combine well and then add the seared beef pieces (along with their juices) and the remaining roasted tomatoes. I usually just plop the tomatoes in the pot and give 'em a rough chop.
- Bring this up to a simmer, cover, and let cook for 1.5-2 hours or until the beef is tender. This batch cooked for 2 hours. Note: my stove needs somewhere between low and medium-low to maintain a simmer in a covered pot.
- Towards the end of the simmer you can add the beans (optional). I added two cans of drained and rinsed black beans, 15 oz. size.
- Take a final taste for seasoning. I added more salt and another pinch of Mexican oregano, but keep in mind the salt level will depend on which stock you're using. You can optionally shred the beef chunks into smaller pieces using two forks, or you can just leave them as the larger chunks.
- You can also adjust the consistency of the Chili at this point if you want. To thin it out, simply add 1-2 cups of stock. To thicken it up you can use a cornstarch slurry. In a small bowl whisk together a few tablespoons of cornstarch and equal parts cold water. Once combined add the mixture to the Chili and it will thicken up considerably. More on using cornstarch to thicken soups and sauces.
- Serve immediately. I served this batch plain Jane, but optional garnishes include Mexican Crema, freshly chopped cilantro, crispy tortilla strips, and a squeeze of lime.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge where it will keep for a few days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 495 kcal, CarbohydrateContent 35 g, ProteinContent 42 g, FatContent 23 g, SaturatedFatContent 9 g, CholesterolContent 125 mg, SodiumContent 1575 mg, FiberContent 12 g, SugarContent 13 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CLASSIC CHILI CON CARNE RECIPE - NYT COOKING
This is a classic recipe from Robb Walsh, a Texas food historian and a restaurateur: no beans. In the Texas spirit, it does, however, call for three pounds of meat — boneless chuck, buffalo or venison. There is also some bacon for good measure. This is a hearty meal, great for a cold day when the best thing to do is to stay in and watch that other Texas religion, football.
Provided by Jennifer Steinhauer
Total Time 3 hours
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For the chile powder: Place the chiles flat in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat and cook, turning as needed, until lightly toasted. Transfer to a plate to cool. Put the cumin seeds in the hot pan and stir until fragrant. Transfer to a bowl to cool.
- Using scissors, cut the chiles into small strips. Using a spice grinder or a clean coffee grinder, grind in batches into a powder. Pour into a bowl. Grind the cumin seeds into a powder and add to the bowl. Add the oregano and garlic powder. If the mixture is still coarse, grind again until fine. Reserve 3 1/2 tablespoons for the chili; save the rest in a jar.
- For the chili: In a Dutch oven over medium heat, stir the cumin seeds until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour onto a work surface and using a small, heavy skillet, crush them coarsely. Set aside.
- Return the pot to medium-high heat, add the bacon and fry until crisp, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
- Increase the heat to high. Working in small batches, add the beef cubes to the pot and cook, stirring, until well browned on all sides. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the beef to a bowl.
- Reduce the heat to medium, add the onions to the remaining bacon drippings and sauté until lightly browned, about 8 minutes.
- Add the crushed cumin, reserved chili powder, paprika, oregano, black pepper, thyme, salt and garlic and cook, stirring often, for 1 minute. Crumble in the bacon and add the broth, tomatoes, 1 cup water, anchos and the browned beef. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil, then decrease the heat to low, cover partly and simmer for 2 hours, until the meat is very tender. Add water as needed to maintain a good chili consistency.
- Remove the anchos, purée them in a food processor or blender and return the purée to the pot. Stir well, simmer for a few minutes to blend the flavors and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http//schema.org, Calories 342, UnsaturatedFatContent 10 grams, CarbohydrateContent 14 grams, FatContent 17 grams, FiberContent 5 grams, ProteinContent 36 grams, SaturatedFatContent 6 grams, SodiumContent 557 milligrams, SugarContent 5 grams, TransFatContent 0 grams
More about "mexican chili con carne recipe recipes"
CHILI CON CARNE RECIPE - BETTYCROCKER.COM
From bettycrocker.com
Reviews 4.5
Total Time 1 hours 50 minutes
Calories 390 per serving
- Stir in beans. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until desired thickness.
CHILLI CON CARNE RECIPE - BBC GOOD FOOD | RECIPES AND ...
From bbcgoodfood.com
Total Time 1 hours 10 minutes
Category Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Mexican
Calories 387 calories per serving
- Serve with soured cream and plain boiled long grain rice.
CHILLI CON CARNE RECIPE - BBC GOOD FOOD | RECIPES AND ...
From bbcgoodfood.com
Total Time 1 hours 10 minutes
Category Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Mexican
Calories 387 calories per serving
- Serve with soured cream and plain boiled long grain rice.
EASY CHILI RECIPE | MYRECIPES
From myrecipes.com
Reviews 4.5
- Notes: If you want to thicken this saucy chili, stir in finely crushed saltine crackers until the desired thickness is achieved.
CLASSIC CHILI CON CARNE RECIPE - NYT COOKING
From cooking.nytimes.com
Reviews 5
Total Time 3 hours
Cuisine southwestern
Calories 342 per serving
- Remove the anchos, purée them in a food processor or blender and return the purée to the pot. Stir well, simmer for a few minutes to blend the flavors and serve.
CHILI CON CARNE RECIPE - BETTYCROCKER.COM
From bettycrocker.com
Reviews 4.5
Total Time 1 hours 50 minutes
Calories 390 per serving
- Stir in beans. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until desired thickness.
CHILLI CON CARNE RECIPE - BBC GOOD FOOD | RECIPES AND ...
From bbcgoodfood.com
Total Time 1 hours 10 minutes
Category Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Mexican
Calories 387 calories per serving
- Serve with soured cream and plain boiled long grain rice.
CHILLI CON CARNE | MEXICAN RECIPES | SBS FOOD
From sbs.com.au
SALSA ROJA RECIPE - MEXICAN RED TABLE SAUCE - CHILI PEPPER ...
From chilipeppermadness.com
MOUTHWATERING MEATLESS CHILI CON CARNE | VEGAN
From hurrythefoodup.com
WHAT TO SERVE WITH CHILI CON CARNE » 11 DELICIOUS SIDES
From recipefairy.com
XLNT FOODS - MAKING DELICIOUS TAMALES AND CHILI CON CARNE ...
From xlntfoods.com
EASY CHILI RECIPE | MYRECIPES
From myrecipes.com
MEXICAN RECIPES - CHILI PEPPER MADNESS
From chilipeppermadness.com
SALSA ROJA RECIPE - MEXICAN RED TABLE SAUCE - CHILI PEPPER ...
From chilipeppermadness.com
CHILLI CON CARNE | RECIPETIN EATS
From recipetineats.com
CLASSIC CHILI CON CARNE - ERREN'S KITCHEN
From errenskitchen.com
MOUTHWATERING MEATLESS CHILI CON CARNE | VEGAN
From hurrythefoodup.com
WHAT TO SERVE WITH CHILI CON CARNE » 11 DELICIOUS SIDES
From recipefairy.com
XLNT FOODS - MAKING DELICIOUS TAMALES AND CHILI CON CARNE ...
From xlntfoods.com
30 BEST CHILI RECIPES | EASY CHILI RECIPE IDEAS | RECIPES ...
From foodnetwork.com
CHILLI CON CARNE | MEXICAN RECIPES | SBS FOOD
From sbs.com.au
SALSA ROJA RECIPE - MEXICAN RED TABLE SAUCE - CHILI PEPPE…
From chilipeppermadness.com
MOUTHWATERING MEATLESS CHILI CON CARNE | VEGAN
From hurrythefoodup.com
WHAT TO SERVE WITH CHILI CON CARNE » 11 DELICIOUS SIDES
From recipefairy.com
HEALTHY CHILLI CON CARNE RECIPE | ONLY 300 CALORIES PER ...
From foodforfitness.co.uk
CHILI VERDE - RECIPE - CHILI PEPPER MADNESS
From chilipeppermadness.com
MEXICAN FOOD | RECIPES AND FOOD IDEAS | OLD EL PASO AU
From oldelpaso.com.au