Southwestern Recipes
New Mexico Chili con Carne
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean beef, coarsely ground
- 1 pound pork, coarsely ground
- 1/4 cup olive or peanut oil
- 1 onion, chopped coarsely
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, run through a food processor
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon cilantro
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Pepper sauce, to taste
- 1 quart cooked pinto or kidney beans (optional)
Instructions
- Brown meat in hot oil in a large pot. Add onions and garlic while cooking.
- Then add all other ingredients and three or more cups of water. Simmer for 1 1/2 hours until meat is tender.
Notes
Chili con Carne with Frijoles: Add the quart of cooked beans.
Chili con Queso: Stir in shredded Cheddar cheese or canned cheese sauce with jalapeño peppers.