Chili con Carne

Recipes

Recipe makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80–85% lean)
1 Tbsp olive oil (15 ml)
1 small onion, (80 g) finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 Tbsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp cayenne pepper, optional
½ cup (120 g) tomato purée
½ cup (120 g) crushed tomatoes
½ cup (120 ml) beef broth
¾ tsp salt (or to taste)
½ tsp black pepper

Optional toppings:
Sour cream, shredded cheddar, sliced avocado, fresh cilantro

Instructions:

Heat the olive oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat.

Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned.

Add the diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.

Stir in the garlic and cook for a few seconds until fragrant.

Add the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, and cayenne.

Stir well and cook for another minute before adding the tomato purée, crushed tomatoes, and beef broth.

Season with salt and pepper.

Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20–25 minutes, uncovered, until thick and rich.

Taste and adjust seasoning.

Serve hot, topped with a drizzle of sour cream, cheese, avocado, and cilantro.