It’s supposed to snow tonight in the Northeast. Here in New Jersey it will be our first big storm of the year…in fact of the whole winter season. We have been lucky to only get a dusting so far. So in anticipation of being snowed in over the weekend I made a tasty pot of chili. I have been making this particular chili con carne for thirty years now. So to me it’s a classic! I have made all different types of chili over these many years, but always come back to this one. It’s just that good…
Classic Chili Con Carne
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 lb lean ground beef
14 1/2 oz can diced Fire Roasted tomatoes
15 oz can red kidney beans, drained
8 oz can tomato sauce
1-2 tablespoons chili powder (depending on your preference)
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 tablespoon salt
4 oz Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
In a medium saucepot, sautΓ© the onions and garlic in hot oil for five minutes over medium heat.Β Add the beef; using a spatula break the beef apart and cook 6-8 minutes until cooked through. Add the tomatoes, kidney beans, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, sugar & salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer for a minimum of 20 minutes in order to combine all the flavors. The longer you cook it the tastier it will be!
I generally serve the chili over a bowl of cooked rice with a sprinkling of shredded Monterey Jack cheese on top alongside a crusty roll. We’ll be enjoying this warm and hearty chili while watching the snow fall outside. Hope you all have a great weekend. Enjoy the snow!
This Chili Con Carne recipe has been shared on Throwback Thursday and Fiesta Friday, FoodieFridiyΒ and also Feminist Friday in honor of my mother, Renee, who is my inspiration!
Enjoy!
Linda~
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Absolutely fabulous recipe Linda! I can completely see a veg version of this and enjoying with my family. A simple and doable recipe. Thanks for sharing with FF 103 :).
Sonal
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Thanks Sonal! You can definitely make this vegetarian! See you next at next week’s Fiesta Friday!! Have a great week πππ
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See you next week too π
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Love this! It’s almost exactly like mine, which means it HAS to be a classic! π π π That sounds better than old, right, lol! Thanks for sharing this on our Throwback Thursday link party! I love it! I’ll be pinning, too, so be sure to follow us there, and see you next week! π
Mollie
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Thanks Mollie! ππ
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I just made chili on Saturday for our snow day as well! I live southern CT and we definitely got a good few inches lol Chili was the perfect meal π
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Thanks Kat! We got a big one here – 14-16″!! The chili definitely kept us warm!! πππ
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This is something I don’t mind eating everyday. This looks fantastic, Linda. π Happy FF103! x
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Thanks Jhuls! Have a great week!! π
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Looks great Linda…
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Thanks Chitra! Have a great dayπ
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A classic dish Linda – I was just saying on another post from Heidi how I love the chill recipe from Jamie Oliver in his comfort food book – he uses a combo of fennel, coriander and cumin seeds and then balsamic vinegar and soaked dried porcini mushrooms for the sauce flavour – I am a convert!
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Wow! His chili sounds incredible – I’ll have to check it out. Thanks Laura!! πππ
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Yes it is – let me know what you think of the recipe….
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That’s it; I’m flying in ASAP. π
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Haha! You may have a bit of trouble once you leave the airport as we just got 13+” of snow!! ππ
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What a nice idea to post in honor of your mother. Maybe next week you could tell us more about her.
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That’s a good idea! Thanks Bernadette! π
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Perfect for a day like today! Stay warm!!
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Thanks Justine! You too!! π π
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Sounds so good and great for that stormy weather! yummy Linda!
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It is the perfect accompaniment! Thanks Lynn – have a wonderful weekend! π π
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you too dear!
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There is nothing like having a good tried and true recipe for chili for when the snow is going to blow! You can have this snowstorm. The PNW has already weathered through two big ones this winter. π
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Very true! Warm chili in this snow… mmm…you guys in the PNW have really been hit this year! And not just snow – you’ve had quite a bit of rain too – here’s hoping you weather through this season to a great spring! π
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Thank you so much Linda! Hope all is well in your neck of the woods now. π
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Just a bit of snow (13″)! Lol. All is well! π
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Thank you for reblogging! π Have a great weekend!
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Looks like a good recipe for this weekend second only to pasta fagioli. Stay safe and warm, going to be a tough weekend.
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Thanks Bernadette! You too π π
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Looks super delicious! With that roll, I am inβΊ
Cheers
M|www.mojintouch.com
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Right!? I love a good crusty roll – with anything!! π π π Have a great weekend Mojisola! π
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Looks yummy!!!
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Tastes yummy too!! Thanks π π
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Reblogged this on My Meals are on Wheels.
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Thank you for the reblog! Have a great weekend! π
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Great time for chili. Exceptionally good photos today! π
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It is! Still snowing here in NJ! And very windy too…thanks for the compliment – coming from the exceptional photographer you are Jodi! π
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Awh! Thanks. βΊοΈ. Stay safe and warm.
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You too Jodi π
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This looks wonderful – I love chili. I usually cook mine in the crock pot using no particular recipe. I will try your recipe next time. Thanks and Happy Friday! π
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Thank you! Of course a crock pot chili would be awesome! The great thing about this chili is that it can be ready in under 30 minutes and still tastes fabulous! Have a great weekend π
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Looks Great Linda! What time is lunch?
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Now!! πππ
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