Best 6 Carroll Shelbys Chili Con Carne Recipes

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Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with the ultimate guide to cooking Carroll Shelby's legendary Chili Con Carne. This iconic dish, named after the legendary race car driver and automotive designer, embodies the spirit of hearty, flavorful, and robust cuisine. Carroll Shelby's Chili Con Carne is not just a meal; it's an experience, a culinary journey that takes you through layers of rich flavors, textures, and aromas. With this comprehensive guide, you'll discover the secrets behind crafting this exceptional dish, from selecting the finest ingredients to mastering the art of slow-cooking to achieve that perfect balance of spices and tenderness. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHILI CON CARNE (TEXAS BEEF CHILI)



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"Chili con Carne" - those 3 little words that describe such a great traditional meal. It translates from Spanish to "chili with meat," and while it might sound generic, it is spiced in such a way that every simple bite is filled with fantastic flavor.

Provided by Reily Products

Number Of Ingredients 19

6 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1 (3-pound) beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (12-ounce) bottle dark beer (or substitute extra beef broth)
2 tablespoons coconut oil (or other vegetable oil)
2 small yellow onions, diced
7 cloves garlic, smashed and roughly chopped
1 Anaheim pepper, seeded and stemmed, finely diced
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and stemmed, finely diced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 (14.5-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
2 cups beef broth
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 Carroll Shelby's® Original Texas Chili Kit
Chopped cilantro, for serving
Grated cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, for serving
Sour cream, to taste, for serving
Tortilla chips, for serving

Steps:

  • Season beef with salt and pepper and set aside. Heat a large Dutch oven over medium heat and cook bacon, stirring occasionally, until fat renders and bacon is crisp, about 8-10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a paper-towel lined plate. Sear beef in several batches until well browned on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to a bowl and set aside. Pour beer (or extra broth) in pot and scrape up all of the browned bits from bottom of pot. Simmer and reduce liquid by half, then pour contents of Dutch oven over into the bowl, over the beef. Add oil to Dutch oven and, when hot, add onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent and tender. Add garlic and peppers and continue to cook for 3-4 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes longer. Add diced tomatoes, beef broth, cocoa powder and Chili Kit Spice and Seasoning Packets. (If you would like a thicker chili, also stir in the Masa Packet.) Whisk until well combined. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes longer. Add beef and bacon back to pot. Cook, covered, stirring occasionally, over medium-low heat for 3 hours or until beef is tender. Serve with chopped cilantro, grated cheese, sour cream and tortilla chips.

CHILI CON CARNE



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At chili suppers, this chili con carne recipe always disappears first! It's nice at home, too, since the longer it sits in the refrigerator, the better the taste seems to get. -Janie Turner, Tuttle, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 1h50m

Yield 10 servings ( 2 1/2 qt.)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 pounds ground beef
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons chili powder
3 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup water
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
Optional: Sour cream and jalapeno slices

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes; crumble beef. Drain and set aside. , In the same pot, heat oil; saute onions until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the green pepper, salt, chili powder, bouillon, cayenne, cinnamon, cumin and oregano. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring until combined. , Add tomatoes and browned beef. Stir in water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for about 1 hour. Add beans and heat through. If desired top with sour cream and jalapeno.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 892mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

CARROLL SHELBY'S CHILI CON CARNE



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Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 3h45m

Yield Four to six servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound round steak
1 pound chuck steak
1/2 cup peanut, vegetable or corn oil or an equal amount of fat rendered from fresh suet
1 cup finely chopped onions
1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
1/4 cup chili powder
1 1/4 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Salt, if desired
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 cup tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups beer (one 12-ounce can)
1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3/4 pound goat cheese, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds

Steps:

  • Cut the meat into quarter-inch cubes.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet and cook the meat, stirring often, until browned.
  • Transfer the meat to a kettle and add the onions and garlic. Cook briefly and add the chili powder, oregano, paprika, salt, cumin, tomato sauce and beer. Bring to the boil.
  • Cover closely and cook over very low heat one hour. Add the cayenne pepper and cook two hours longer. As the chili cooks, skim the fat from the surface.
  • Add the goat cheese and cumin seeds and Simmer, stirring, 30 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 583, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 47 grams, SaturatedFat 17 grams, Sodium 819 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 1 gram

CLASSIC CHILI CON CARNE



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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

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 3h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 medium dried ancho chiles, stems and seeds removed, spread flat
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons cumin seeds
8 ounces bacon
3 pounds boneless beef chuck, buffalo or venison, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1 pound (2 medium) white onions, chopped
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 large garlic cloves, minced
1 3/4 cups beef broth
1 28-ounce can puréed tomatoes
2 ancho chiles, stems and seeds removed

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, Calories 342, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 36 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 557 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CARROLL SHELBY'S CHILI PLUS!!



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This is a combination of using the Carroll Shelby's chili mix and adding other ingredients to come up with an awesome chili!

Provided by Mark T.

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 lbs ground beef
4 ounces carroll shelby's chili seasoning mix
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chopped tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 (15 1/4 ounce) cans kidney beans
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 1/4 tablespoons ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon cayenne powder
2 1/3 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons white vinegar
8 ounces water
mesa flour
grated cheddar cheese
sour cream

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef and drain fat.
  • Add peppers and onions and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add canned tomatoes, sauce and water.
  • Add spices and a bit of the salt packet.
  • Cook for 15 minutes.
  • Add beans and mesa flower with water and cook until done.
  • Serve with sour cream and grated cheese. Good with corn bread too.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 61.7, Sodium 582, Carbohydrate 39.8, Fiber 10.3, Sugar 17.7, Protein 26.1

CARROLL SHELBY'S CHILI



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This recipe comes from Jane Butel's Chili Madness cookbook. I tried several of her recipes, but after I tried this one, I didn't make another, because this was SO good!! The cheese is the secret ingredient--it gives it such a smooth, rich flavor.

Provided by MaryMc

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 3h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 lb suet or 1/4 cup cooking oil
1 lb beef round steak, coarse chili grind
1 lb beef chuck, coarse chili grind
8 ounces can tomato sauce
12 ounces beer
2 tablespoons crushed red chili peppers
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 1/4 teaspoons dried oregano (preferably Mexican)
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3/4 lb monterey jack cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Melt suet or heat the oil in a heavy 3-quart (or larger) pot over medium-high heat.
  • Remove the unrendered suet and crumble meat into the pot. Break up any lumps with a fork and cook, stirring occasionally. until meat is evenly browned.
  • Add tomato sauce, beer, crushed red chile, garlic, onion, oregano, paprika, 1 teaspoons of the cumin, and salt. Stir to blend and bring to a boil.
  • Lower heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings, adding cayenne pepper.
  • Simmer uncovered 1 hour longer.
  • Stir in the cheese and the remaining 1/2 teaspoons cumin.
  • Simmer 1/2 hour longer, stirring often to keep cheese from burning.
  • I serve the chili with sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese to garnish, and warm cornbread on the side.
  • The cookbook actually called for 1/4 cup of crushed red chile pepper, but unless you have a taste for fire, use less! I use half that amount, and I really like hot food.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1122.8, Fat 85.8, SaturatedFat 44.4, Cholesterol 242.7, Sodium 1615.3, Carbohydrate 11.4, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 3.9, Protein 68.3

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your chili.
  • Brown the meat well: This will help develop flavor and prevent the chili from being greasy.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot: If you add too much meat or vegetables, the chili will be watery and bland.
  • Simmer the chili for a long time: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Taste the chili as you go: Adjust the seasonings, such as salt, pepper, and cumin, to your liking.
  • Serve the chili with your favorite toppings: Shredded cheese, sour cream, diced onions, and chopped cilantro are all popular choices.

Conclusion:

Carroll Shelby's Chili Con Carne is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a crowd. With its hearty combination of ground beef, beans, and spices, this chili is sure to be a hit. Whether you're tailgating at a football game or hosting a party, this chili is sure to be a winner. So next time you're looking for a hearty and flavorful meal, give Carroll Shelby's Chili Con Carne a try. You won't be disappointed.

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