Chili Corn Carn
This chili con carne is rich, warming, and incredibly comforting. An easy family recipe made with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 Pound minced meat
- 1 onion
- 3 tbsp chili powder
- 14 oz whole tomato 1 can
- 8 oz tomato sauce 1 small can
- 30 oz kidney beans 2 cans with their liquid
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 pinch cumin for sprinkling at the end of cooking
- grated Mexican cheese or cheddar cheese
Side dish
- 1 onion
- 2 tbsp vinegar
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet for a few minutes, breaking it up with a wooden fork.
- Remove the ground beef and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add the reserved ground beef and mix well. Add 1 teaspoon of chili powder to the mixture.
- Simmer gently for 10 minutes.
- In a pot, add the canned tomatoes. Crush them with a wooden spoon and simmer.
- Add the tomato sauce, 1 teaspoon of chili powder, and mix well.
- Add the ground beef and onion mixture and stir. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add 2 cans of kidney beans with their liquid. Add the remaining chili powder. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat.
- Reduce the heat and cover the pot. Cook for approximately 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Finely mince the garlic and the jalapeño pepper (if you like a spicy sauce; otherwise, add it to your plate to taste) and add them to the pot.
- Simmer, covered, for a few minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Meanwhile, finely chop an onion and place it in a bowl.
- Add 2 tablespoons of vinegar and refrigerate to marinate until ready to serve.
- When ready to serve, pour the chili into bowls, sprinkle with grated cheese, and top with the onion.
- You can also sprinkle with cumin and add 1 tablespoon of sour cream.