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Chili con carne de Cyril Lignac

A hearty and flavorful chili dish that is easy to prepare and perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 lb Ground beef or turkey for a lighter option
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
For the Spices
  • 2 tbsp Chili powder adjust according to spice tolerance
  • 1 tbsp Cumin essential for authentic flavor
  • 1 tbsp Paprika try smoked for extra flavor
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Bell peppers diced
  • 1 can Tomatoes chopped
For Garnish (optional)
  • 1 tbsp Fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 cup Sour cream or Greek yogurt

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Saut? the onions and garlic in a large pot over medium heat until they become fragrant and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the ground beef, cooking it until browned and crumbly, roughly 7-10 minutes.
  3. Stir in the spices: chili powder, cumin, and paprika. Let them bloom for about 2 minutes.
  4. Pour in the diced tomatoes and kidney beans, mixing everything together well. Allow this mixture to simmer gently for about 20 minutes.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting as needed after the simmering time.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve with a dollop of sour cream or sprinkle fresh cilantro on top for added zest.

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