Recipes Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Beef Chili Recipes Award Winning Chili Con Carne 4.7 (125) 103 Reviews 12 Photos This chili con carne recipe is many years in the making, and I have won several awards with it. I think you'll be pleased with it. You can alter it to your own spice levels to achieve your perfect chili. Garnish with shredded mozzarella cheese and use corn chips for dipping. Submitted by CHEFJIMMY Updated on September 20, 2024 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 12 12 12 12 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 20 mins Total Time: 2 hrs 35 mins Servings: 8 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings 4 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 yellow onion, chopped 2 ½ pounds lean ground beef ⅔ cup red wine 2 beef bouillon cubes 2 (16 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, chopped, juice reserved 1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tablespoons dried parsley 2 ½ teaspoons dried basil 2 ½ teaspoons chili powder 1 ½ teaspoons paprika 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper ½ teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained 12 drops hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco) 3 tablespoons flour 3 tablespoons corn meal ½ cup water Directions Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add green pepper and onion; cook and stir until softened. Stir in ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in wine and crumble over bouillon cubes; cook for a few minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Stir in chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, and garlic. Season with parsley, basil, chili powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, and oregano. Stir in salt and pepper. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover, and simmer for 90 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in kidney beans and hot pepper sauce. Add reserved tomato juice if more liquid is needed; continue to simmer for an additional 30 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Whisk flour, cornmeal, and water together in a small bowl until smooth; stir into chili and simmer for a further 10 minutes, or until chili has thickened up. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios I Made It Print 234 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 495 Calories 27g Fat 29g Carbs 32g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 495 % Daily Value * Total Fat 27g 35% Saturated Fat 9g 45% Cholesterol 86mg 29% Sodium 1212mg 53% Total Carbohydrate 29g 11% Dietary Fiber 8g 27% Total Sugars 9g Protein 32g 63% Vitamin C 34mg 38% Calcium 101mg 8% Iron 7mg 36% Potassium 1081mg 23% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.