Description
Chili Con Carne is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for warming your soul and delighting your taste buds. This easy recipe combines tender ground beef with hearty kidney beans and rich diced tomatoes, all simmered together with a harmonious blend of spices. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a cozy night at home, each bowl of this savory dish promises to satisfy even the heartiest appetites. Top it with shredded cheese or a dollop of sour cream for an elevated dining experience, or serve it over fluffy rice for a complete meal. With its robust flavors and satisfying texture, this Chili Con Carne will quickly become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and sauté until soft.
- Stir in minced garlic; cook for another minute.
- Add ground beef; cook until browned.
- Mix in chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in canned tomatoes and kidney beans; stir well.
- Let simmer for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg