Chili Con Carne Recipe based on NeemTime research
Ingredients of Chili Con Carne Recipe
700 g minced beef (freshly minced at home)
1 ½ cups cooked kidney beans (soaked and boiled at home)
3 medium fresh tomatoes, finely chopped or blended
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium carrot, finely diced (optional)
2 tbsp homemade vegetable oil or ghee
1 tsp homemade chili powder (ground dried red chilies)
1 tsp homemade paprika (optional)
½ tsp cumin powder (homemade from roasted cumin seeds)
½ tsp black pepper
Salt to taste
1 ½ cups water or homemade meat stock
Detailed Preparation Guide of Chili Con Carne Recipe
Step 1: Prepare Ingredients
Soak kidney beans overnight and boil until soft.
Chop onions, garlic, tomatoes, and carrot.
Calories: Kidney beans ~330 kcal
Time: 10 minutes (excluding soaking time)
Step 2: Sauté Onion and Garlic
Heat 2 tbsp oil (~240 kcal) in a heavy pot.
Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
Calories: Onion and garlic ~60 kcal
Time: 5 minutes
Step 3: Brown the Minced Beef
Add minced beef to the pot and cook on medium heat until browned and crumbly.
Calories: Minced beef ~1,750 kcal
Time: 10 minutes
Step 4: Add Tomatoes and Spices
Stir in chopped/blended tomatoes, chili powder, paprika, cumin powder, black pepper, and salt.
Cook until tomatoes break down and oil separates slightly.
Calories: Tomatoes and spices ~90 kcal
Time: 8 minutes
Step 5: Add Beans and Liquid
Add cooked kidney beans, carrot, and water or homemade stock.
Stir well and bring to a gentle boil.
Calories: Already counted
Time: 5 minutes
Step 6: Simmer the Chili
Lower heat and simmer uncovered for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally until thick and rich.
Calories: No additional calories
Time: 30 minutes
Step 7: Final Taste and Serve
Adjust seasoning and serve hot.
Calories: 0 added
Time: 2 minutes
Total Preparation Time of Chili Con Carne Recipe for 4 Persons
Ingredient preparation: 10 minutes
Sautéing and browning: 15 minutes
Cooking tomatoes and spices: 8 minutes
Simmering: 30 minutes
Final adjustments: 2 minutes
Total time: approximately 65 minutes
Total Calories of Chili Con Carne Recipe and Calories Per Person
Minced beef: ~1,750 kcal
Kidney beans: ~330 kcal
Oil/ghee: ~240 kcal
Vegetables and spices: ~210 kcal
Total calories for entire dish: ~2,530 kcal
Calories per person (4 servings): ~633 kcal per person