Texas-style chili con carne

Name: Texas-style chili con carne
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, crushed; 500 g minced beef; 2 tbsp chilli powder; 2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tbsp tomato purée; 1 tin (400 g) chopped tomatoes; 300 ml beef stock or water; 1 tin (400 g) red kidney beans, rinsed; 1 tsp salt; pepper

Time: 1 hr 30 min (about 25 min hands-on)6 servingsapprox. 420 kcal / serving (estimated)approx. 28 g protein / serving

Chilli con carne is the official dish of Texas: a spicy, meaty, thick stew that Texans argue over, namely whether it should contain beans. This home version is made with kidney beans, smoked paprika and plenty of time, and tastes even better the next day.

Texas-style chili con carne (illustration)

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Method

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In a large heavy pot soften the onion in the oil over medium heat for 5-6 minutes, add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Turn the heat up, add the mince and brown for 8-10 minutes, breaking it up; pour off excess fat.
Stir in the chilli, cumin, paprika and oregano with the tomato purée and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the tomatoes and stock, season with salt, bring to the boil, then simmer uncovered over low heat for 45 minutes, stirring often.
Add the beans and cook for another 15 minutes until thickened; adjust with salt, pepper and a splash of vinegar or lime juice if you like.
Serve with grated cheese, sour cream, spring onions and coriander.

A Receptnaptár original recipe. Calories and protein are estimated.

Tips

Toast the spices in the fat so the flavour becomes deep and aromatic.
Brown the meat well; that is the base flavour.
Slow cooking melds the flavours; 45 minutes is the minimum.
Better the next day; keeps in the fridge for 4 days and freezes well.

Frequently asked questions

Does it need beans?

Traditional Texas chilli has none, but American households often add them.

How hot is it?

Medium; add more chilli or cayenne to make it hotter.

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