Tex Mex Chili Con Carne
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Tex Mex Chili Con Carne
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Hearty chili con carne is a meat lover's dream! It’s simmered with chiles, herbs, and spices for a delicious sweet and smoky Tex-Mex flavor.
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef chuck diced into 1/4-inch cubes
- 2 lbs ground pork
- 1 large onion chopped
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil or lard
- 2 tsp salt
Chili Con Carne Sauce
- 4 dried ancho chiles
- 4 dried guajillo chiles
- 2 Jalapeno peppers or serrano chiles
- 8 cloves garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp ground cumin
- 2 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp Mexican oregano or traditional oregano
- 2 tsp sugar
Instructions
- Place dried chiles in a container, cover with boiling water and weigh down to submerge (I use a plate). Set aside to soften for 20 minutes. Remove and discard seeds (for less heat, optional) and stems.
- In a blender, purée soaked chiles, 2 cups of the soaking liquid, jalapeños, garlic, cumin, paprika, black pepper, Mexican oregano and sugar (See Note 1).
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven heat vegetable oil over medium high heat and brown the diced beef chuck and ground pork. Season with salt. Add the onion and cook for 3 minutes.
- Pour chili con carne sauce over browned meat and cook for 3 minutes, stirring often. Add enough water to cover by an inch and bring to a boil. Close the lid, lower the heat and simmer for 2 hours. Stir occasionally (See Note 2).
- Season to taste. Serve with toppings of choice like shredded cheese, sour cream, onions, cilantro and sliced jalapeños.
Notes
- If you can't find the dried chiles, substitute 1/3 cup chili powder and obviously skip the soaking and go straight to Step 2 above. Instead of the soaking liquid, you can use hot water.
- If consistency is too thick, add more water. To thicken, add 2 tablespoons of lard or vegetable oil and 2 tablespoons of flour to a frying pan and cook for several minutes. Stir this roux mixture into the chili and cook for 3-5 minutes to thicken.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
498kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Cholesterol
127mg
(42%)
Sodium
607mg
(25%)
Potassium
948mg
(27%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
4820IU
(96%)
Vitamin C
10.5mg
(12%)
Calcium
66mg
(7%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 498 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 498kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 127mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 607mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 948mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 4820IU | 96% |
| Vitamin C | 10.5mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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