Best Smoky Chili Con Carne Recipes

SMOKY CHILLI CON CARNE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a casserole or shallow saucepan over a medium heat, then fry the beef for about 10 mins until any fat has been released and the beef has started to brown. Add the onion and fry for another 8-10 mins until the onions have softened and started to brown slightly. Add the garlic and stir for another minute.
• Stir in the cumin seeds, ground coriander, oregano and a good grinding of black pepper, and continue to fry the mixture for a few minutes until fragrant. Add the vinegar, then the chipotle and tomato pastes, and stir everything together. Tip in the tomatoes and a can of water, then add the yeast extract and crumble in the stock cube. Stir well and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook for 20 mins, stirring occasionally.
• When the chilli has thickened, tip in the beans and half the liquid from the can. Simmer for 20 mins more, taste for seasoning, then serve with rice, and top with the soured cream, jalapeños, coriander leaves and onion.

SMOKY MEATY CHILI

Steps:

• Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of the oil to the hot pan. Season the pork and beef with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Working in 2 batches, brown the meat on all sides; this will take about 7 minutes per batch. Remove the browned meat to a plate and continue with the next batch.
• When all the meat is browned and removed, add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan along with the garlic, onion and pepper. Cook, stirring often, for about 3 minutes. Season the vegetables with the chile powder, cumin, chipotle, coriander and 1 teaspoon of salt. Continue to cook the vegetables until the spices are fragrant and the vegetables are soft, an additional 2 minutes. Stir in the diced tomatoes and kidney beans along with 3 cups of water. Add the seared meat and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Reduce the heat to medium low, cover and simmer until the meat is tender and the chili has thickened slightly, about 1 hour. Stir in the bourbon, espresso and agave and turn off the heat.
• Serve garnished with shredded Cheddar cheese and a dollop of sour cream if desired.

SMOKY CHILI CON CARNE

Steps:

• Brown Italian sausage and ground meat together over medium heat in large pot draining any excess fat.
• Add onions, celery garlic and cook until softened.
• Add sweet pepper for a few minutes, otherwise they are too soft.
• Add chili powder, minced chipotle,and liquid smoke.
• Add tomatoes, sugar and corn, mixing well.
• Bring to boil and let simmer slowly for an hour, stirring occasionally.
• Add kidney beans and let simmer another 15 minutes.
• Taste and add salt and pepper if needed.

SOOZ'S RICH AND SMOKY CHILI CON CARNE

Steps:

• Heat oil in Dutch oven. Sprinkle beef with, salt and pepper and brown in oil.
• Add onions and garlic and cook until onions are tender.
• Add beef broth, beer, coffee, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste and blend well.
• Stir in chili powder, cumin, coriander, brown sugar, cocoa powder, cayenne pepper, and paprika.
• Mix in the chopped green chilies and anaheim pepper.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for at least 2 hours stirring occasionally to make sure it does not stick to the bottom of the pan.
• Add beans if desired and simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
• Serve hot with onions, shredded cheese, and sour cream on top and with flour tortillas for scooping and dipping.