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