This recipe for Chili Con Carne is a hearty meal that is great for large groups or even football games. I like making several ahead and freezing them so I have a good, stick-with-you meal whenever it’s needed. Serve with some tortilla chips, corn bread, or tortillas. Enjoy!
Chili Con Carne
4 – 6 servings
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- ¾ cup green pepper, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 -16 oz can tomatoes, cut up, undrained
- 1 – 16 oz can dark red kidney beans, drained
- 1 – 8 oz can tomato sauce
- 2 t. chili powder
- ½ t. dried basil, crushed
- ½ t. salt
- ¼ t. pepper
Cooking day instructions
- Cook ground beef, onion, green pepper, and garlic until meat is browned.
- Drain off any fat. Stir in remaining ingredients.
- Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
- Cover and simmer about 20 minutes. Cool.
- Place in gallon freezer bags and freeze.
Serving day instructions
- Thaw completely, simmer until heated through and serve.
- Top Chili Con Carne with grated cheese, sour cream, chopped onions, or any other favorite condiments.
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This looks really good
This looks delicious! I am adding it to my bookmarks for fall/winter dinners!
Looks amazing :D