Sam Gugino's Chili Con Carne Recipe

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Sam Gugino's Chili Con Carne
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350.
  2. Season the meat with salt and pepper.
  3. Put the oil in a Dutch oven or other large heavy bottomed stew pot over medium high heat.
  4. Dredge half the beef in the flour, shaking off excess.
  5. Brown well in the hot oil and then remove to a platter with a slotted spoon.
  6. Repeat with the remaining beef, then the pork.
  7. Pour off any fat from the pot.
  8. Add the onions and garlic and sauté until soft.
  9. Add the broth and bring to a boil, scraping the bottom of the ban with a wooden spoon.
  10. Return the meat to the pot and simmer gently, covered, for 45 minutes.
  11. Meanwhile, toast the dried chilies in the oven for 5 minutes, until puffed and fragrent. Be careful to not let these burn, it can happen in a few seconds.
  12. Put 2 cups of water on the stove to boil.
  13. Using rubber gloves, remove the stems and seeds.
  14. Break up the chilies into coarse pieces and place into the boiling water. Turn off the water and let soak for about 15 minutes.
  15. Remove peppers from water and put in a blender with about 1/4 cup of the water and pure enough to form a smooth paste.
  16. Toast the cumin seeds in a skillet over medium low heat, stirring until fragrant, then grind.
  17. Add the Chile paste, cumin, oregano, tomato sauce and sugar to the meat mixture and simmer gently for another hour and fifteen minutes, partially covered, stirring periodically.
  18. Taste and add salt only if needed.
  19. Cook for an additional half hour.
  20. Serve in bowls with diced Jalapeno peppers over the top with cheese or sour cream.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 231.7 Kcal (970 kJ)
Calories from fat 83.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.28g 14%
Cholesterol 72.95mg 24%
Sodium 518.78mg 22%
Potassium 563.91mg 12%
Total Carbs 10.74g 4%
Sugars 1.64g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1.51g 6%
Protein 26.4g 53%
Vitamin C 17.3mg 29%
Iron 3mg 17%
Calcium 57.1mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 94.76 Kcal (397 kJ)
Calories from fat 34.15 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.79g 14%
Cholesterol 29.84mg 24%
Sodium 212.16mg 22%
Potassium 230.62mg 12%
Total Carbs 4.39g 4%
Sugars 0.67g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0.62g 6%
Protein 10.8g 53%
Vitamin C 7.1mg 29%
Iron 1.2mg 17%
Calcium 23.3mg 6%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.1
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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