Chili Con Carne Recipe

Summary

Servings7Cuisine
MethodDish
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Dry red chilies16 Large
 Round steak2 Pound, cut into 0.25 inch cubes
 Vegetable oil3 Tablespoon
 Water2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Water2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Onion1 Large, chopped
 Garlic2 Clove (10 gm), crushed
 Chili powder2 Tablespoon
 Ground cumin1 Tablespoon
 Dried oregano1 Teaspoon
 Salt1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Canned beans16 Ounce, undrained (Ranch Style)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 408 Calories from Fat 168

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 19 g28.9%

Saturated Fat 5.4 g26.8%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 52.6 mg17.5%

Sodium 558 mg23.2%

Total Carbohydrates 26 g8.7%

Dietary Fiber 7.8 g31.3%

Sugars 5.2 g

Protein 34 g68.4%

Vitamin A 62.7% Vitamin C 15.8%

Calcium 10.3% Iron 24.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Wash chiles, and place in a large Dutch oven, add 11 cups water.
Cover and bring to a boil.
Remove from heat, and let stand, covered, 45 minutes or until softened.
Drain chiles, reserving 1/2 cup soaking liquid.
Wearing rubber gloves, pull off stems, slit chiles open, and rinse away seeds under running water.
Place half the chiles and 1/4 cup of soaking liquid in blender; process until pureed.
Repeat with remaining chiles and remaining 1/4 cup soaking liquid.
Press pureed mixture through a sieve using the back of a spoon, then set puree aside.
Brown steak in hot oil in a large Dutch oven.
Add 2 cups water, onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pureed mixture.
Cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours.
Add beans, and heat thoroughly.
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