Chilli Con Carne by Chef Bari

When you have a cold, it's always nice to have some comfort food. And Chili with rice certainly fills the spot!

Chili Con Carne by Chef Bari

There's so many ways to make #Chili Con Carne - so here's my Recipe - it's quick and easy, along with the basic spices in your home.

Chili Con Carne by Chef Bari

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons of Olive Oil /OR/ Grapeseed Oil /OR/ Vegetable Oil - your choice

1/2 lb of Ground Hamburger

1 medium chopped sweet white onion 

2 cloves of fresh minced garlic OR 1 tablespoon of garlic powder

3 tablespoons of Chili Powder

1 teaspoon of paprika ( if you don't have paprika - don't worry about it) 

3 tablespoons of sugar (Tip: sugar helps remove heartburn and adds flavour to your dish)

1 can of kidney beans - drained and washed - very important

Season with Salt and Black Pepper 

3 cups of tomato sauce

2 cup of chicken stock OR beef stock OR water 

OPTIONAL: 

1. A couple of drops or three or more  of Hot Sauce - depending how spicy you like your Chili - I have also used these items, but not all at once : green chilis, Tabasco, Franks Hot Sauce, Spicy Salsa, Red Chili Peppers - you name it. Just be very careful how much spice you use. And if you don't like spice at all - omit it all together. But personally, it's not Chili with the heat. 

2. 1 cup of sliced mushrooms 

3. 1 Fresh small OR half Green Pepper - small cut (Tip: adding green bell pepper adds a fresh zest and unique flavour to any tomato sauce. For example, did you know Boston Pizza uses it in their meat sauce? It really makes a delightful difference) 

4. You may also add a teaspoon of oregano and cumin - if you have it.

Adding ingredients - Beginning of the cooking process of making the Chile by Chef Bari

Method: 

Add oil and cook hamburger until well cooked under medium heat on top of stove - in your favourite pot, sauté pan or - like me Brasier-Pot. 

Add chopped onion - stir and sauté until transparent for 3-4 minutes.

Add sliced Mushrooms and chopped green bell pepper ( Optional) - stir and sauté for 3 minutes

Add all spices - stir in evenly

Add sugar.

Add Kidney Beans and mix evenly throughout

 Add tomato sauce - mix evenly

Add chicken or beef stock or water as needed 

Cook for 45 minutes on low heat. Careful not to burn - and it's best to set timer - stir every 15 minutes. If you need more liquid - add it. 

Plate and serve - goes great with rice, noodles and even perogies - believe it or not. I have also served it with gnocchi.

Chili by Chef Bari

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By Chef Bari