Karen's Chili Con Carne Soup

Beef Chili

Karen's Chili Con Carne Soup

Karen's Chili Con Carne Soup
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 hrs 15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 30 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    15

A deeply satisfying and remarkably simple chili con carne, where the subtle dance of brown sugar and vinegar elevates the classic chili profile. This robust soup promises a symphony of flavors that will warm you from the inside out. Serve with warm cornbread for a truly comforting meal.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    42 g
  • Cholesterol
    52 mg
  • Fiber
    11 g
  • Protein
    27 g
  • Saturated Fat
    5 g
  • Sodium
    1206 mg
  • Sugar
    10 g
  • Fat
    16 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step
5 mins

Heat vegetable oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add diced onions and crushed garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened and translucent (approximately 5 minutes).

02

Step
7 mins

Add lean ground beef to the pot. Cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and crumbly (about 5-7 minutes). Drain off any excess grease.

03

Step
2 mins

Stir in the whole peeled tomatoes (crushing them slightly with your hands or a spoon), navy beans (with their juice), red chili beans in sauce, rinsed and drained black beans, diced green bell pepper, diced celery, light brown sugar, white vinegar, chili powder, and salt.

04

Step
1 hrs

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let the chili simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until the flavors have melded and the soup has thickened (at least 1 hour, but longer is better). Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

For an even richer flavor, consider using fire-roasted diced tomatoes.
A pinch of smoked paprika can add a delightful smoky depth.
Feel free to adjust the amount of chili powder and brown sugar to your preference.
Add a splash of your favorite hot sauce for some heat.

Eugenia Cummings

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 5 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)

  • Moshe Kozey

    Jun 11, 2025

    The vinegar is a game changer! It adds such a nice tanginess that balances the richness of the chili perfectly.

  • Taryn Swaniawski

    May 19, 2025

    This chili is fantastic! The hint of sweetness from the brown sugar really makes it special.

  • Skyla Ankunding

    May 15, 2025

    I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit. Easy to customize with different beans or vegetables.

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