Ingredients for Tarah's Chili Con Carne
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Steak
- Cumin
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- Garlic Cloves
- Chili Powder
- 2 cups water or beef broth
- 1 (15-ounce) can red kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 teaspoon salt
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How to Make Tarah's Chili Con Carne
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and cook gently for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Add 1 lb ground beef (or your preferred chili meat) and stir frequently until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain off any excess grease.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon salt, 1-2 teaspoons chili powder (adjust to your spice preference), and 1 teaspoon ground cumin. Cook for 1 minute more, stirring constantly.
- Add 2 cups of water or beef broth, bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 25 minutes.
- Stir in 1 (15-ounce) can of tomato paste and 1 tablespoon of brown sugar. Continue to simmer, uncovered, for another 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add 1 (15-ounce) can of red kidney beans (drained and rinsed). Heat through for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot with your favorite toppings (sour cream, cheese, onions, etc.)
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
16 g
Sugar
21g
Fat
65g
Carbs
8g
