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chili con carne
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Classic Chili con Carne

Classic Chili con Carne is the perfect cold-weather food, it’s comfort food at its best. Cook up a batch to enjoy while watching the big game. Full of vitamins and flavour, it’ll become your go-to chili recipe.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 237kcal
Author: Tammi

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 green or yellow bell pepper diced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 28 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1 16 oz can kidney beans
  • 1 16 oz can beans with pork
  • 1 16 oz can whole or sliced Mushrooms
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • 1 tsp cayenne
  • Shredded cheese as a topping
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a pan cook ground beef and onions until thoroughly cooked. Add spices to the last 1 minute of cooking.
  • Add beef mixture and all the other ingredients to a slow cooker.
  • Cook on low for 8 hours
  • Enjoy!

Notes

I make this in the slow cooker, but in reality that is for convenience. If you'd rather it be done quicker, cook on the stove top until beans are soft and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 8people | Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 844mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 6g