Real Texas Chili (Chili Con Carne) Recipe

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Real Texas Chili (Chili Con Carne)
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Directions:

  1. Grind the meat through the coarse blade of a meat grinder.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the meat in small batches in the bacon drippings.
  3. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked meat to a second large heavy skillet. Set aside.
  4. Wash the ancho peppers in cold water. Discard the stems and seeds, and tear the peppers into 2 inch pieces.
  5. Place the pieces of pepper in a small sauce pan with 2 cups of cold water. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  6. Drain the peppers, reserving the cooking water. Peel the skin from the peppers and place the peppers in the bowl of a food processor. Add the reserved water. Puree with short pulses.
  7. Mix the pureed pepper into the beef. Add 3 cups water. Bring mixture to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to a slow simmer and cover. Simmer for 30 minutes.
  8. Stir in oregano, cumin, salt, cayenne, and garlic. Simmer, covered, for 45 minutes.
  9. Mix in the masa harina. Cover. Reduce heat to low and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the mixture from sticking.
  10. If the mixtures is too thick, thin it with a small amount of boiling water.
  11. Taste and adjust seasonings.
  12. Serve with hunks of smokin' hot cornbread and a tall iced tea.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 355.92 Kcal (1490 kJ)
Calories from fat 117.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.1g 20%
Cholesterol 142.88mg 48%
Sodium 981.51mg 41%
Potassium 1300.22mg 28%
Total Carbs 11.11g 4%
Sugars 0.11g 0%
Dietary Fiber 4.4g 18%
Protein 52.44g 105%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 7.3mg 41%
Calcium 82.1mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 78.86 Kcal (330 kJ)
Calories from fat 26.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.9g 20%
Cholesterol 31.66mg 48%
Sodium 217.47mg 41%
Potassium 288.08mg 28%
Total Carbs 2.46g 4%
Sugars 0.02g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.97g 18%
Protein 11.62g 105%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 2%
Iron 1.6mg 41%
Calcium 18.2mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.4
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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