My Chili Con Carne
By: Euclydes Antoni...
Published: Friday, June 4, 2010 - 11:30am

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.

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.