GRAM'S CHILI CON CARNE MY WAY!
When I was growing up, my grandmother would make this recipe using stewed tomatoes, tomato soup, no chili spices, plain kidney beans and served mixed with elbow macaroni. Making this same recipe now adays just tastes too sweet and is totally not the same flavor at all due to the changes they have made with our foods. This Chili...
Provided by Linda Kauppinen
Categories Casseroles
Time 2h
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. In large skillet, add your diced onion and beef. Brown the beef and onion together until there is no pink left in the meat. DO NOT allow the onion to burn.
- 2. Drain the grease from the pan if there is any.
- 3. Moving the meat and onions to the side of the pan, add in this order, garlic, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper and black pepper. Stir and cook allowing them to bloom about 30 seconds. And then stir into the meat and onion mix.
- 4. Add Tomato sauce, Diced Tomatoes, and kidney beans. Mix together well and bring to a boil. Turn the pan down to simmer and allow to cook and reduce for about an hour.
- 5. In a large saucepan, cook your elbow macaroni until tender. Rinse in cold water. Put aside in a mixing bowl awaiting chili.
- 6. When chili is ready, mix it into the cooked elbow macaroni. Get a good sized cassarole dish out and making layers, you will put a layer of chili macaroni on the bottom, top with some cheese, add another layer of chili macaroni and cheese until topped only with cheese. Put in a hot oven at 325 degrees and cook until bubbles about 15 to 20 minutes. Allow dish to sit for a good 5 to 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to mingle well. Enjoy!!
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Paseka Gezani
[email protected]I will definitely be making this chili con carne recipe again. It's a new family favorite.
Jiyad Ahmed
[email protected]This is the best chili con carne recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect.
Rich Dreams
[email protected]This chili con carne recipe is so good! I love the way the dark chocolate and cumin add a unique flavor to the dish.
Olaa Essam
[email protected]I've made this chili con carne recipe a few times now and it's always a winner. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the combination of beef, beans, and spices.
Carlie Faugue
[email protected]This is my go-to chili con carne recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends. The beef is always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is thick and rich. I like to serve it with cornbread and a dollop of sour cream.
srijana chhetri
[email protected]I love this chili con carne recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect. I especially love the way the chipotle peppers add a little bit of heat and smokiness.
Oghenero Blessing
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover beef. I made it with some leftover flank steak and it turned out delicious. The chili was hearty and flavorful, and the perfect comfort food for a cold night.
Hamid Tanveer
[email protected]I've made this chili con carne recipe several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The beef is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is thick and rich. I like to serve it with sour cream, avocado, and shredded cheese.
Haseeb Malik
[email protected]This chili con carne recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and packed with flavor. I especially love the addition of dark chocolate and cumin, which give it a rich and complex flavor.