Chili Con Carne
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Originally proposed by Alice on Feb 18, 2026
Source: Wikimedia
Chili con carne, often shortened to chili, is a spicy stew of Mexican origin containing chili peppers, meat, tomatoes and often beans. Other seasonings may include garlic, onions, and cumin.
Source: Wikipedia (Chili con carne)
Low simmer melds spices, aromatics, and meat into layered depth.
A hearty pot for cold weather.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp neutral oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained
- 1 cup beef stock
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
Method
- Brown beef deeply in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, working in batches if needed.
- Add onion and garlic and cook until softened, scraping the fond from the bottom.
- Stir in chili powder and spices and toast briefly to bloom.
- Add tomatoes, beans, and stock and simmer uncovered 35 to 45 minutes until thick.
- Taste, adjust seasoning, and let it rest 10 minutes before serving.
Why These Techniques Work
Browse techniquesLong simmer reduction
Why it works: Time and evaporation concentrate savory notes.
Why this recipe uses it: Chili improves when flavors integrate fully.
Layered salting and staged reduction
Why it works: Incremental seasoning and evaporation increase perceived depth without oversalting late.
Why this recipe uses it: Broth-forward dishes need flavor concentration before final texture adjustment.
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