Chili Con Carne

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Show: How To Boil WaterEpisode: Kick Off Can Do's

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RECIPE
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Cook Time:
2 hr 0 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
8 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 2 hr 0 min
Total:: 2 hr 20 min

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Ingredients

2 1/2 pounds beef stew meat or beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 1/2 pounds pork stew meat or shoulder, cut into 1- inch cubes
1 tablespoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/3 to 1/2 cup corn oil
2 large Spanish onions, chopped
10 large cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup chili powder, plus 2 tablespoons
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 (15 1/2-ounce) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
Serving suggestions: White rice, chopped cilantro, shredded Cheddar, chopped tomatoes, minced fresh or pickled jalapeno peppers

Directions

Pat the meat dry with a paper towel and season with the salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large stew pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the meat, in small batches, until well browned, adding more oil to the pan as needed. Transfer meat to a bowl and reserve.

Discard all but 2 tablespoons of oil from the pan. Saute the onions over medium heat for 10 minutes, scraping up the browned bits with a wooden spoon from the bottom of the pan. Add the garlic and saute for 2 minutes more. Stir in the 1/3 cup chili powder, cumin, and oregano and cook for 2 minutes. Add the canned diced tomatoes and whisk in 4 cups of the stock. Add the meat and any accumulated juices back to the pot. Bring to a gentle simmer. Season the chili with the salt and pepper, cover, and cook for 30 minutes.

In a food processor or blender puree half of the beans with the remaining 1 cup of stock. Add the bean mixture to the chili along with the whole beans. Let simmer, uncovered, 1 hour more or until the meat is tender. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons chili powder and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve with rice and suggested condiments.

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Cynthia Tehachapi, CA 10-29-2009
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This Chili won first place!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

It was my first time making chili. I actually entered this recipe in a contest at church it won first place. I added a little... cinnamon, a little bit of brown sugar and a bit of other ingredients and wow it won first place. Oh the cooking of the meat does take a bit longer if you want it to be tender and I do recommend shredding it.Read more
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Lydia Tucson, AZ 03-12-2009
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1st Chili I've made, Easy and Delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

So this recipe was super good! I started getting worried though because I thought it looked to liquidy so I just simmered it... longer than the recipe called for, about 2 hours, I also added I extra can of beans and shredded the meat about and hour and a half into it, it helps thicken it up too, oh and for some heat I put come cyenne pepper.It's worth the time it takes, the meat gets really tender, the flavors get stronger and the left overs are great. The pork and beef are a nice change to the typical ground beef in most chilis. I will be impressing people with this for years!Read more
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Jessica Panama City, FL 02-11-2009
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Tastiest Chili Ever
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Today was the first time I made this recipe. My family really enojoyed it over a bed of rice and topped with cheddar cheese... and cilantro. My husband tossed in some jalapeno peppers. I cut the recipe in half, and it still yielded plenty of leftovers. I also added some corn muffins to accompany the chili and it went just well. Next time I might add either more chili powder or red pepper flakes for a little more spice. Read more
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Marie Mt. Pleasant, SC 01-24-2009
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A Real Winner
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I make this recipe every year for the Super Bowl. I add a cup of Bourbon and this really kicks it up a notch. Marie from... Mt. Pleasant, SCRead more
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Karri Vienna, OH 11-18-2008
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Great recipe
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Very good & simple. The meat was tender after an hour, I pulled it out w/ a slotted spoon & shredded it berfore adding it... all back to the pot. I also added a few tablespoons of flour to my bean puree for added thickening insurance. I used my favorite seasonings on top of the recipe ingredients, including cinnamon, chocolate, Sazon & a couple other things. I took it to a footbal party with chopped onion, shredded cheese, sour cream, jalapenos & tortilla chips on the side. Fearing I would have to eat it for lunch for the rest of the week, my jaw dropped when it was gone five minutes after pluging the crockpot in (I had just taken it off the stove & headed to the party). They couldn't get enough of it...definitely a keeper.Read more
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Christine Butler, NJ 10-14-2007
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awesome!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This chili is delicious and not too spicy! definately increase the cooking time but its well worth it, the meat was so... tender. I served it with a shredded cheese blend and sour cream on top and corn bread on the side.Read more