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Best Chili Con Carne Recipe: Hearty & Flavorful Classic

The Best Chili Con Carne Recipe

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs Beef chuck roast or ground beef Cut into small cubes if using chuck
  • 1 can (15 oz) Kidney beans Rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (28 oz) Crushed tomatoes
  • 1 large Onion Chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 3 tbsp Chili powder
  • 1 tbsp Ground cumin
  • 1.5 cups Beef broth
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese Shredded, for serving
  • 1/2 cup Sour cream For serving
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro Chopped, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat.
  • Add the beef and cook until browned on all sides. Remove beef and set aside.
  • In the same pot, add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  • Return the beef to the pot. Stir in the chili powder and ground cumin, coating the meat and onions evenly.
  • Pour in the crushed tomatoes and beef broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
  • Cover and simmer gently for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is incredibly tender.
  • Stir in the kidney beans and cook for an additional 15 minutes to heat through.
  • Ladle the chili con carne into warm bowls and top with shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and fresh cilantro before serving.