Chili con carne is emblematic of the American Southwest, with roots in 19th century Tex-Mex cuisine. Texas chili competitions regulate ingredients and techniques with almost religious devotion. It is a hearty stew that has fed cowboys, miners and families for generations.
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Chili con carne texano
Texas chili con carne spiced with red beans, jalapeno and cumin.
- USA
- Main course
- Light
- High protein
- High fiber
- easy
20 min
Tiempo de Preparación
6
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 380 kcal
- Protein 30 g
- Fiber 7 g
- Carbohydrates 22 g
- Fat 18 g
- Sodium 720 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Texan chili con carne is a United States preparation with easy difficulty. Reserve about 110 minutes in total (20 for mise en place and preparation, 90 for cooking). Follow the 7 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 700 g of coarsely chopped beef.
- Have ready: 400 g of cooked red beans.
- Have ready: 400 g of crushed tomato.
- Have ready: 1 large onion, chopped.
- Have ready: 3 cloves of minced garlic.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Heat oil in heavy pot
Heat oil in a heavy pot, brown the onion and garlic for 4 minutes. Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later.
Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later
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Add the minced meat without kneading
Add the minced meat without kneading, crumble and cook until completely browned. Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later.
Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later
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Add chili powder
Add chili powder, cumin and oregano, toast the spices for 1 minute.
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pour tomato
Pour in tomato, broth and jalapenos, bring to a gentle boil.
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Cook covered for 1 hour and 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Cook covered for 1 hour and 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Add beans
Add beans, cook 15 more minutes and adjust salt. Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result.
Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result
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Serve with cilantro
Serve with cilantro, sour cream and tortilla chips.
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Vegetarian version replacing the meat with sautéed mushrooms or cooked legumes.
- Vegan dairy-free version using plant-based cheese or cream alternatives.
- Mild version by reducing chilies and hot spices by half.
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