My Chili Con Carne


Photo: Euclydes Antonio dos Santos Filho
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Ingredients

500 grams (about 1 pound) of ground beef
1 diced onion
1 diced tomato
1 finely chopped red pepper (a jalapeno or a cayenne)
2 finely chopped garlic cloves
1 small cinammon stick
1/2 can of kidney beans
1/2 can of corn
2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
salt and black pepper to taste
some water

Preparation

1
Heat the oil and fry the onion, garlic and red pepper for a minute or two. When ready add the cinammon stick.
2
Add the beef and fry until it gets some color.
3
Add the tomatoes, a bit of water and salt and pepper to taste.
4
Let it simmer for around 30-45 min (low fire). Remember to keep it moist adding water as needed.
5
Add the beans and the corn.
6
Let it simmer for an additional 10-15 min.
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About

My own version of a Mexican classic. I have no idea of how authentic this is. I'm afraid it may have really nothing to do with original Mexican recipes. I like to eat it over nachos with lettuce, tomatoes and cheese.

Yield:

4.0

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Friday, June 4, 2010 - 11:30am

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