Beef Dishes35 min
Medium35 min
Traditional Mexican Chili con Carne Recipe
Prep20 min
Cook90 min
Servings6
DifficultyMedium
This traditional Mexican Chili con Carne Recipe is a great classic of Mexican cuisine, appreciated everywhere in the world. This simmered dish, based on ground meat, red beans, tomatoes and spices, is both comforting and full of flavors. Whether you enjoy it during a family dinner, a get-together with friends or a quick weeknight meal, the Mexican Chili Recipe is always a sure value. In this article, we propose a easy chili recipe, rich in flavor, but also variations such as the slow cooker chili recipe or even the vegetarian version vegan chili recipe to please everyone.
Preparation
Instructions
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Prepare the aromatic base
In a large pot, heat the olive oil. Add the onions and garlic, then sauté for 3 minutes until they are translucent.
Brown the meat
Add the ground beef to the pot and sauté over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until well browned.
Add vegetables and spices
Add the bell peppers, then season with cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano and bay leaf. Stir well to coat the meat and vegetables.
Add tomato sauce
Add the canned tomatoes, tomato paste and beef broth. Stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer gently for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add beans
Add the kidney beans and, if desired, corn. Simmer for another 30 minutes over low heat for all flavors to meld.
Adjust seasoning
Taste and adjust salt, pepper or spiciness as desired.
Serve
Serve the chili con carne hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges. You can serve it with white rice, nachos or tortillas for a complete meal.
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To Conclude
The traditional Mexican Chili con Carne Recipe is one of the most popular simmered dishes, as much in Mexico as in Quebec. Easy to prepare, nourishing and comforting, this family chili recipe adapts to all tastes : spicy, sweet, vegetarian or slow cooked. Try this Chili con Carne Recipe during your next family dinner and delight everyone.
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Frequently Asked Questions
2 questions about this recipe
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Slow cooker chili recipe: prepare the ingredients as indicated above, then cook for 6 hours at low temperature for a more tender result.
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Vegetarian chili recipe: replace the meat with crumbled tofu, quinoa, or lentils. You will obtain a delicious vegan chili healthy recipe.
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Spicy Mexican chili recipe: add a jalapeño pepper or habanero pepper to recreate the authentic taste of Mexico.
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Quebec chili recipe: many Quebec families adapt the chili by adding maple syrup or serving it with country bread.
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