Chili Con Carne

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Chili is one of my favorite meals, so I make lots of different versions. I love my chili full of veggies, and this squash chili recipe is one that I make frequently. My children don’t care for squash though, and I haven’t been able to master a vegetarian chili recipe that they enjoy.

It’s frustrating that they won’t dig into my chili of choice, but I recently discovered that they love this basic chili con carne. It’s simple and flavorful, and it’s a great recipe for feeding a crowd. When we have company, sometimes I offer this chili along with the squash chili. People can pick either one, or else mix the two together.

Chili Con Carne

This chili con carne is a delicious combination of beef, beans, and chili seasonings.

Print Recipe

Prep Time:10 minutes mins

Cook Time:20 minutes mins

Total Time:30 minutes mins

Recommended Equipment

• large pot

Ingredients

• 1 tbs olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 clove crushed garlic
• 2 1/2 lb ground beef
• 28 ounces tomato sauce
• 4 cups cooked beans
• 1 1/2 tbs chili powder
• 2 tsp salt or to taste
• 2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions

• In a large pot, sauté the onion in the olive oil over medium heat until translucent. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
• Add the meat to the pot and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until all the meat is brown.
• Add the remaining ingredients to the pot. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Serve warm. Some topping ideas include scallions, crushed tortilla chips, avocado, cheese, and cilantro.

Approximate Nutrition Info

Calories: 413kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 979mg | Potassium: 826mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 766IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 5mg

Servings: 10

Calories: 413kcal

Author: Annemarie Rossi

Cost: $1.06 per serving

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Chili Con Carne Price Breakdown

This recipe costs $10.56 to make, or $1.06 per serving.  It’s a delicious, simple version of chili con carne, and it’s appealing to all ages.