A good pot of chili, is a no beaner at the Brainy Gourmet's. When it comes to beans in your chili either you love em or you don't. This recipe is made ~ chili con carne. Con carne means with meat and in brainy terms that means no beans. Especially because, its so easy to make *read on.
But, I understand also that when it comes to chili recipes, whether yours/mine, there is always somebody's and or everybody's favorite version. For this version you will need: chopped red pepper and onion sauteed in olive oil in a large pot. After the pepper and onion have cooked down, add the ground beef 'chuck' crumbled in. Stir on high heat.
Next, reduce the heat and add 1 full brimming cup of beef stock and one small can of tomato paste. As for spices, use as much chili powder and red chili pepper flakes as anybody in my/your house can stand. Also, add a dash of salt and Italian dried herbs (including mint); and if you dare, add a dash of garlic powder and cinnamon.
Once you get that all mixed up in the pot, let it simmer. If it is thicker than you like, add more beef stock or red wine or a little of both. Let it simmer for at least 45 min to an hour.
*Break out the grated cheese, hot sauce and crackers...
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