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janie's chili con carne

(2 ratings)
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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Janie Massey
@Shebalucky
Danielsville, GA

I kept tweaking my chili recipe until I finally settled on this one. It has received my family's seal of approval.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Chili con carne is a fancy name for chili with meat. Janie's chili has a nice balance of warm spices. Thick and hearty, we served our chili con carne topped with cheese and with a piece of cornbread. It's a wonderful meal for game day or when serving a crowd.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(2 ratings)
yield 6 -8
prep time 25 Min
cook time 4 Hr
method Stove Top

Ingredients For janie's chili con carne

  • 1 1/2 lb
    ground beef, sirloin or round
  • 1 1/2 c
    onion, chopped
  • 1 c
    green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 can
    crushed tomatoes, plain or Italian style (28 oz)
  • 2 Tbsp
    chili powder
  • 2 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 2 tsp
    cumin powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    oregano, dried
  • 1/4 tsp
    basil, dried
  • 1/8 tsp
    cayenne pepper (or to taste)
  • 3/4 tsp
    celery seed
  • 2 can
    kidney beans, drained (16 oz each) OR
  • 2 can
    chili beans, in chili sauce, undrained (16 oz)

How To Make janie's chili con carne

Test Kitchen Tips
We filled the empty tomato can with water and added it for more liquid.
  • Cook beef, onion, green pepper, and garlic until the meat is lightly browned. Drain fat.
    1
    In a Dutch oven, cook beef, onion, green pepper, and garlic until the meat is lightly browned. Drain any accumulated fat.
  • Add tomatoes and all the spices.
    2
    Add tomatoes and all the spices.
  • Bring mixture to a boil.
    3
    Stir well and bring to a boil.
  • Covering the pot while the chili continues to cook.
    4
    Reduce heat. Cover and simmer 1 1/2 - 3 hours.
  • Adding beans in the last 45 minutes.
    5
    Add the kidney or chili beans in the last 45 minutes of cooking.
  • 6
    NOTE: You can thicken this, if desired, with a paste of flour or corn starch mixed with water. Then slowly add while stirring.
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