Godden's World Famous Chili Con Carne With Beans Recipe

This award-winning Chili Con Carne recipe is a Christmas Eve tradition, guaranteed to impress! A rich and hearty chili, perfect for a cozy night in or a festive gathering. Easily customizable to your spice preference – make it mild or bring the heat!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 180 mins
Calories 626 kcal
Protein 82g
Rating 2.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Godden's World Famous Chili Con Carne With Beans

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How to Make Godden's World Famous Chili Con Carne With Beans

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, bring 6 cups of beef broth (or bouillon) to a simmer over low heat.
  2. While the broth simmers, brown 1.5 lbs of ground beef in a separate skillet over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess fat and add the browned beef to the simmering broth.
  3. Finely chop 1 large onion. While the beef is browning, add the chopped onion to the pot with the broth and beef.
  4. Add 6 tablespoons of tomato paste, 2 (15-ounce) cans of chili beans (undrained), and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder (or 2 cloves, minced) to the pot.
  5. Stir in 2 tablespoons of chili powder (adjust to taste), 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1 teaspoon of dried basil, and 1 teaspoon of ground cumin.
  6. Add 1 red bell pepper (finely chopped, optional), 1 teaspoon of salt, and ½ teaspoon of black pepper (or to taste).
  7. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 2 hours, or longer for a deeper flavor. Stir occasionally.
  8. Before serving, top with your favorite grated cheese (such as cheddar or Monterey Jack).
  9. For a milder chili, omit the red pepper and reduce the chili powder to 1 tablespoon or less.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

43 g

Sugar

16g

Fat

67g

Carbs

11g