Erin S Chili Con Carne With Beans Recipes

CHILI CON CARNE WITH BEANS

Steps:

• Saute meat, onions and garlic until done.
• Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 2 hours.
• The beer is optional but does add a good flavor and, of course, the alcohol is cooked out during cooking.

MEXICAN CHILLI CON CARNE RECIPE (WITH CANNELLINI BEANS)

Steps:

• Pre heat oven to 160°C/320°F. Place a large wok or frying pan on medium heat. Add the olive oil, onion, minced garlic cloves and 2 roughly chopped celery sticks. Stir fry until the onions and celery are soft.
• Next add the mince meat to the pan and roughly break up with a wooden spoon.
• As the meat starts to cook add smoked paprika, ground cumin, hot chilli powder and 1 finely chopped red chilli pepper.
• Stir the spices into the meat and continue to cook until brown all over.
• Next add the tinned tomatoes, baby tomatoes, tomato puree and 1 beef stock cube dissolved in a small amount of boiling water.
• Stir well to combine all the ingredients then bring to a simmer and allow to cook gently for 5 minutes.
• Then add the chopped red bell pepper, 1 tbsp cocoa powder, and 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce.
• Next add 1 tin of cannellini beans, drained and rinsed. Mix together well and then cover with a lid or tin foil.
• Place in the centre of a preheated oven and cook at 160°C/320°F for 2 hours. Check and stir half way through. Alternatively transfer to a slow cooker and cook on medium for 6-7 hours.
• Once cooked remove from the oven. Stir through some freshly chopped coriander and serve in bowls with rice, fresh chillies and soured cream.

CHILI CON CARNE

Steps:

• Wash beans thoroughly and put them in a 2 qt. saucepan. Add cold water to a level of 2 to 3 inches above the beans and soak for 12 to 18 hours. Drain and discard water.
• Combine beans with 5 1/2 cups fresh water and 2 t. kosher salt. Bring to a boil, reduce and cook 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, brown ground beef, onions, and peppers, in a skillet. Drain off fat by spooning into a colander in the sink. Shake out the excess fat.
• Pour into large pot and add 3t. salt, pepper, chili powder, tomatoes. Drain beans after 30 minutes and add to meat. Simmer chili for 5 minutes.
• Using sterilized jars fill leaving 1" headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace if needed. Wipe rims of jars with dampened clean paper towel that has white vinegar on it. It will help remove any fat that may have been dripped. Adjust lids and process in pressure canner.
• ***This recipe does 9 pints so if you have pressure canner you will need to use a canner rack to stack them. Process pints at 11lbs of pressure for 75 minutes for a dial gauge and 10lbs of pressure for a weighted gauge. You can also make this in quart and pressure can for 90 minutes. See pressure canning tips for additional help!

QUICK HOMEMADE CHILI CON CARNE WITH BEANS

Steps:

• Heat oil in large skillet; add garlic, onion and ground beef.
• Stir until browned.
• Pour off excess fat.
• Add beans with liquid, tomato sauce, salt and chili powder.
• Simmer over low heat stirring occasionally, until chili is desired thickness.