Best 5 Grams Chili Con Carne My Way Recipes

CLASSIC CHILI CON CARNE

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.

AWARD WINNING CHILI CON CARNE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook green pepper, and onion, until softened. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Crumble over bouillon cubes, and stir in wine; continue to cook for a few minutes. Stir in chopped tomatoes, garlic, and tomato paste. Season with paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper, basil, oregano, and parsley. Stir in salt and pepper.
• Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium low. Cover, and simmer for 90 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in kidney beans, and hot pepper sauce. You can add the reserved tomato juice if more liquid is needed. Continue to simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, corn meal, and water until smooth. Stir into chili, and cook for a further 10 minutes, or until chili has thickened up.

GRANDMA W'S CHILI CON CARNE

Steps:

• Cook onions in olive oil until tender.
• Brown beef; drain fat.
• Blend all ingredients in a large pot; bring to simmer and cook slowly for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

WAYNE GRETZKY'S CHILI CON CARNE

Steps:

• Cook beef in a frying pan over low heat until a small amount of melted fat forms.
• Stir in green pepper, celery and onions.
• Raise heat to medium and cook until vegetables are soft and beef has lost its pink color (about 10 min.).
• Stir in tomato paste, tomatoes, beans and seasonings.
• Simmer over low heat 30- 45 min.
• ,stirring often.
• Add drained pineapple chunks just before serving.
• If desired, mixture can be thinned with juice of drained pineapple.

GRAM'S CHILI CON CARNE

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large, heavy-bottomed pot. Fry meat in butter until browned, breaking it up into small chunks as it fries.
• When meat is browned and crumbled, stir in diced onions, canned beans and their juice, tomato soup, and water.
• Season with brown sugar, salt and chili powder. Bring to a boil, then turn heat down and simmer slowly, uncovered, stirring from time to time until chili reaches desired consistency (1-3 hours depending on how thick you like it).
• Add more salt and chili powder to taste before serving. Garnish with grated cheese or sour cream if you like.