Sam Gugino’s Chili Con Carne

Jun 03, 2023June 3, 20230 9
Sam Gugino's Chili Con Carne, a spicy beef and pork stew perfect for chilly nights
in Stew

Prep

30 min

Cook

3 hours

Ready In

3.5 hours

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 lbs beef chuck , cut into 3/4 inch cubes
1 lb pork shoulder , cut into 3/4 inch cubes
1/2 cup grape seed oil
1/2 cup flour
2 medium onions , chopped
6 cloves garlic , minced
2 cups beef broth
2 cups chicken broth
2 dried ancho chilies
2 dried red new mexican chilies
1 dried chipotle chili
2 dried passila chilies
1 1/2 tablespoons cumin seeds
1 tablespoon Mexican oregano
1 can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 jalapeno chili , minced

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
605
Sugar
4g
Fat
45g
Sam Gugino's Chili Con Carne is a classic Tex-Mex dish that has become a favorite in households across America. This beef and pork stew is packed with spicy flavor, making it the perfect comfort food on a chilly evening. The secret to this recipe is using a variety of dried chilies, which add a smoky and earthy flavor to the dish. This recipe is also highly customizable - adjust the amount and type of chili to your preference and add toppings like sour cream, cheese, or avocado to enhance the flavor even more. Serve with rice or cornbread for a satisfying and filling meal.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350F.
2.Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over high heat.
3.Dredge the beef and pork in flour, shaking off any excess, and add to the Dutch oven.
4.Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 6 minutes.
5.Add onions and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
6.In a separate skillet, toast the ancho chilies, new mexican chilies, chipotle chili, and passila chilies until fragrant.
7.Add the toasted chilies, cumin seeds, and Mexican oregano to a spice grinder and grind to a fine powder.
8.Add the powdered spices to the Dutch oven with the beef and pork and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
9.Add the beef and chicken broths, tomato sauce, sugar, and minced jalapeno chili.
10.Bring to a simmer and transfer the Dutch oven to the preheated oven.
11.Bake, stirring occasionally, until the meat is tender and the sauce has thickened, about 3 hours.
12.Serve hot with rice or cornbread.

PROS

This chili con carne is hearty and flavorful, with a good balance of spices and heat.

The combination of beef and pork adds depth of flavor and texture.

Can be made in advance and reheated easily.

CONS

The recipe requires a long cooking time and several steps to prepare.

The spicy heat may not be to everyone’s taste.

Contains a lot of fat due to the use of beef and pork.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this chili con carne is not the healthiest option due to its high fat content, it does provide a good source of protein and iron from the beef and pork.
The dish also contains various chilies, which have been linked to reducing inflammation in the body and boosting metabolism.

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