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Chili Con Carne Classic Chili Con Carne
Photo: Charles Deluvio

Chili Con Carne Classic Chili Con Carne

15 ingredients Makes 8 servings openrecipes
Chili Con Carne Classic Chili Con Carne
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

635
Calories
48g
Protein
30g
Fat
47g
Carbs

Counts 14 of 15 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 14 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Beef 100g cooked 250
Pinto Bean 1/2 cup (86g) canned 122
Cheddar Cheese 1 oz (28g) 113
Red Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Bacon 1 slice cooked (8g) 43
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Lime juice of 1 lime (44ml) 11
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Oregano 1 tsp dried (1.8g) 5
Jalapeno 1 pepper (14g) 4
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Cilantro 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Seed not in our table 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

  • 6 ounces bacon, chopped (or more, if you are prone to snacking)
  • 2 medium red onions, finely chopped (1/3 cup reserved for garnish)
  • 3 pounds ground beef
  • 2 jalapenos, ribs and seeds removed, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 3 tbsp chili powder (i used ground ancho chile)
  • 2 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 3 tsp salt
  • One 28 ounce can diced fire roasted tomatoes
  • 2 cups beef broth (plus more if needed)
  • 2 15-ounce can kidney or pinto beans (or one of each), drained and rinsed
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • Cilantro (optional)
  • Shredded cheddar cheese for garnish

Directions

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By biggirlssmallkitchen · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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