Chili con Carne
Chili con Carne is a flavorful Mexican Mexican Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large pot over medium-high heat.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionHeat 1 tablespoon oil in large pot over medium-high heat.
Add 1/3 of beef; sprinkle with salt.
Cook until browned, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes.
Using slotted spoon, transfer beef to large bowl.
Repeat 2 more times with 2 tablespoons oil and beef.
Reduce heat to medium.
Add 1 tablespoon oil and onions.
Sauté until soft, 8 to 10 minutes.
Add garlic; stir 2 minutes.
Add ground anchos, cumin, allspice, cinnamon, and cloves; stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add beer; stir 1 minute, scraping up browned bits.
Return beef and juices to pot.
Add tomatoes with juice, 2 cups water, oregano, and 2 teaspoons coarse salt.
Bring chili to boil.
Reduce heat to low, cover with lid slightly ajar, and simmer gently until beef is just tender, 1 3/4 to 2 hours.
Cool 1 hour, then chill uncovered until cold.
Cover; chill overnight.
Spoon fat from chili.
Bring chili to simmer over medium heat.
Stir in tomato paste.
Sprinkle masa over; stir to blend.
Simmer uncovered until thickened and beef is very tender, stirring often, and adding more water by 1/4 cupfuls if too thick, about 30 minutes.
Divide chili among bowls.
Top with garnishes and serve.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.