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Chili con Carne with Toppings
Photo: Charles Deluvio

Chili con Carne with Toppings

19 ingredients 23 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

1020
Calories
44g
Protein
66g
Fat
58g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 15 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Sausage 100g cooked 301
Beef 100g cooked 250
Chocolate 1 oz (28g) semisweet 155
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Beer 1/4 cup (60ml) for cooking 43
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Cinnamon 1 tsp ground (2.6g) 6
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Oregano 1 tsp dried (1.8g) 5
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2⅔ pounds lean boneless beef, preferably round steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 pounds fresh Mexican chorizo or spicy Spanish smoked pork-based sausages, removed from their casings and coarsely chopped
  • 3 medium yellow onions, coarsely chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic, crushed through a garlic press
  • 2 fresh jalapeño chiles, seeded, ribs removed, and minced
  • 1 (4-ounce) can chopped mild green chiles, drained
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons chili powder, depending on strength
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano, preferably Mexican (available from Mexican markets)
  • 2 (28-ounce cans) whole tomatoes
  • 1 (12-ounce) bottle dark ale or beer, preferably Mexican
  • ½ cup tequila
  • 1 cup canned beef broth
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • light brown sugar, to taste
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Directions

1

Heat the oil in a large (6- to 8-quart) cast-iron dutch oven over medium-high heat for 1 minute.

2

Add the beef and cook, turning the beef often so it browns on all sides, 7 to 9 minutes.

3

Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a bowl and reserve.

4

Add the chorizo to the dutch oven and cook, stirring constantly, until browned, 8 minutes.

5

Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chorizo to the bowl with the beef and reserve until ready to use.

6

Add the onion and garlic to the dutch oven and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

7

Add the reserved meats, jalapeño chiles, green chiles, chili powder, cumin, and oregano and mix until combined.

8

Stir in the tomatoes, ale, tequila, beef broth, cocoa powder, and cinnamon until well blended.

9

Bring to a boil.

10

Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring often, for 2 hours.

11

Season with salt, pepper, and brown sugar.

12

Serve hot, passing the toppings separately, if desired.

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Category:Cathy's Recipes

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Category:Chili Recipes

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Category:Beef Recipes

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Category:Chorizo Recipes

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Category:Onion Recipes

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Category:Tomato Recipes

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Category:Jalapeno pepper Recipes

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Category:Fresh chile pepper Recipes

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Category:Ale Recipes

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Category:Recipes with Beer

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Category:Tequila Recipes

Recipe sourced from fandom

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