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Crowd-pleasing Texan Chili Con Carne Recipe: Warm, Aromatic, and Nutritious for Large Gatherings

Prepare a hearty, quintessential Texan Chili con Carne for your autumn gatherings. This flavorful, aromatic, and nutritious dish is sure to delight a multitude, keeping them warm and satisfied.

Crowd-pleasing Texas-style chilli con carne recipe: Warm, aromatic, and rich in nutrition for...
Crowd-pleasing Texas-style chilli con carne recipe: Warm, aromatic, and rich in nutrition for larger gatherings

Crowd-pleasing Texan Chili Con Carne Recipe: Warm, Aromatic, and Nutritious for Large Gatherings

Texan Chili Con Carne Recipe

Prepare for a flavourful and hearty meal with this Texan Chili Con Carne, a dish that's perfect for Labor Day gatherings and serves 6 to 8 people. This one-pot wonder, created by author "mhessler", can be easily prepared using a slow cooker or a large deep skillet or Dutch oven.

To start, heat half the corn oil in your chosen cooking vessel. Sauté steak strips for about 5 minutes until golden. Season generously with salt and pepper, then set aside. In the same pan, add the remaining oil and ground pork; brown over high heat for 10 minutes.

Next, stir in onions, garlic, Texan chili powder, jalapeños, cherry tomatoes, herbs such as bay leaf, celery leaves, and parsley, dark brown sugar, beef stock, two cans of cherry tomatoes, and two cans of mixed beans in tomato sauce. For a thicker chili, mash some of the beans into the liquid.

Cover and simmer gently for 30 minutes or longer for deeper flavor. If you prefer a milder chili, discard the jalapeños. For a more fragrant flavour rather than overly hot, adjust the chili powder and jalapeños to your taste.

Enjoy this aromatic and delicious Texan Chili Con Carne, a crowd-pleasing dish that's sure to be a hit at your next gathering. Happy cooking!

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