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Contrary to popular belief, chili con carne is an American invention, not an import from south of the border. While Texans lay claim to its origin, its true beginnings are undocumented. What is well-known is its overwhelming popularity, as evidenced by the number of festivals held in its honor, the monumental number of recipe variations and the worshipping of its heat and spice by "chileheads" all over the world. This classic Midwestern-style meat-and-bean chili can easily be doubled to accommodate a crowd of hungry eaters, or cut in half for a family of four. It can also be made ahead and frozen. -- Jeanne Besser
Hands on time: 20 minutes Total time: 1 hour and 20 minutes Serves: 8
Ingredients:
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4 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 medium yellow onions, coarsely chopped
2 medium green bell peppers, seeded and coarsely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 pounds lean ground beef (ground turkey may be substituted)
2 28-ounce cans crushed tomatoes
2 14 1/2-ounce cans reduced-sodium beef broth
1/2 cup water
6 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 15 1/4-ounce cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
Instructions:
In a large stockpot over medium heat, add the oil. Add the onions and green peppers and saute until softened, 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add the ground beef and cook for 5-8 minutes, or until just cooked through, using a fork or spatula to break up the meat into small pieces.
Add the tomatoes, broth, water, chili powder, cumin, salt, cayenne pepper and oregano and stir to combine. Bring to a boil. Add the kidney beans.
Reduce the heat and simmer for 35-45 minutes, or until thickened and the flavors have melded, stirring occasionally.
Add the tomatoes, broth, water, chili powder, cumin, salt, cayenne pepper and oregano and stir to combine. Bring to a boil. Add the kidney beans.
Reduce the heat and simmer for 35-45 minutes, or until thickened and the flavors have melded, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition:
Per serving: 508 calories, 42 grams protein, 23 grams fat (percent calories from fat, 40, 36 grams carbohydrates, 115 milligrams cholesterol, 1,101 milligrams sodium, 9 grams fiber.
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