CHILI CON CARNE RECIPE - FOOD.COM

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This recipe is based on Emeril's Chili con Carne recipe. It is my most favorite chili recipe so I thought I would share. The best thing about this recipe is that you don't use beans, but if you must have them, they can easily be added.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
2 cups chopped yellow onions
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
4 teaspoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon Emeril's Original Essence
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 (15 ounce) can whole canned tomatoes
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon sugar
2 cups water
1 cup shredded cheese, for topping
tortilla chips or cracker

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat.
  • Add the meat and stir to break up the pieces.
  • Cook, stirring, until the meat is brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the onion, green bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, Essence, salt, cumin, oregano, and cayenne, and cook, stirring, until soft, about 4 minutes.
  • Put the whole tomatoes in a large mixing bowl and squeeze them with your hands to break them into pieces.
  • Add the squeezed tomatoes and their juices, the tomato paste, sugar, and water to the pot.
  • Stir well and bring to a boil.
  • Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove the pot from the heat, ladle into a large bowl and top with the shredded cheese and serve with Crackers or tortilla chips.

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