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Chilli or as Baba calls it, Chilli Con Carne Recipe

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Over the decades, the name of this popular dish has become just Chilli for some reason. The ingredients are estimates as they vary every time I make it. There are a few things I am always sure to add, such as Vinegar. I learned that from the recipe on the can of Kidney Beans many years ago and have found that vinegar really finishes the chill.

2 lbs Lean Ground Beef or Ground Chuck
I onion, chopped
2 cloves Garlic, minced

1 Large tin of Crushed Tomatoes (28 oz)
1 Large tin Diced Tomatoes
1 tin Tomato Paste
1 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
2 Tbsp Vinegar

I large can Kidney Beans- drained and well rinsed in colander
Options:
1 large can Black Beans ( option ) drained and well rinsed
1 Can Pork and Beans, 1 can Niblet Corn.

2-3 Tbsp Chili Powder
1 tsp Salt
2 tsp Pepper
Hot Pepper Sauce Cayenne pepper to your liking.
Option: 1-2 Tbsp Brown Sugar or Molasses
Directions:
Directions:
In large pot ,sweat Onions and Garlic in Oil for few minutes. Add 2-3 Tbsp of Chilli Powder and cook for a few minutes to bring out its flavour.

Add Ground Beef, cook, stirring occasionally till done and meat broken into size you want, about 15-20 minutes.

Add Tomatoes, Tomato Paste, Worcestershire and Vinegar. Bring to a low simmer for 10 - 15 minutes. Season with Salt, Pepper, Cayenne Pepper and Hot sauce to taste…be careful as the heat of the spices will increase as it simmers.

Add Kidney Beans and and other beans using. Always rinse canned beans in a colander under running water as this reduces the gas causing effects of the beans.
Simmer gently for 1/2 hour uncovered.

Adding Brown Sugar or Molasses tempers the spice of the Chilli with some sweet.

Serve with buns or over mashed potatoes.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
6-7
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
40 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
I prefer a thicker, rich Chilli so I use the Crushed Tomatoes. IF you want a less thick chilli, use canned diced Tomatoes instead. I like the rich taste of Tomato Paste so use the whole can. If you want to use less, freeze the balance of the Tomato Paste in a small container.

 

 

 

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