Chili con carne (derived from the Spanish “chili con carne” – “chilli with meat”) comes from the southern parts of North America - today the spicy dish is enjoying growing popularity, mainly because of its exotic taste. In Texas, in the USA, it is even one of the most popular delicacies. And although the basic recipe has been forgotten over time, modern interpretations have two ingredients in common: the chilies and the meat. We'll show you a tried and tested recipe for real connoisseurs with kidney beans, corn and red wine.
Recipe for chili con carne – the ingredients
The necessary ingredients for approx. 4 servings:
300 g minced meat
1 Paprikaschote, rot
1 pepper, green
1 chili pepper, red
1 onion
5-6 cloves of garlic
250 g kidney beans or bean mix (can)
125 g canned corn, drained
500 ml tomato juice
60 ml red wine
Salt
Pfeffer
½ tsp Curry powder
1 tsp caraway powder
½ tsp chili powder, optional
The preparation
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The ingredients for the recipe we offer you are enough for 4 servings (i.e. four adults). You need about 20-30 minutes to prepare it, the cooking time can vary between 1.30-2 hours - so leave it alonethe court not without an overview. The key here is patience – but the end result is definitely worth it. First dice the onion, garlic cloves, peppers and chili pepper and sauté in hot oil.
Add the minced meat and cumin powder and fry, stirring constantly. Season with the curry and chili powder.
Add the kidney beans and corn, stir in the tomato juice.
Pour in the red wine and half a cup of hot water, season with salt and pepper. Simmer under the lid for 20 minutes. Pour in Tabasco sauce if desired. Simmer until the beans become soft.
At the end, remove the finished dish from the heat. Serve in a bed of rice if desired. You can offer your guests red wine or beer with chili con carne. It's the perfect dish for the hot summer months. Enjoy it and surprise your family and friendswith an exotic dish!
