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Chili con Carne and Tomato Rice

By: 👩‍🦳 Linda · Published: 🖨 May 2, 2010 · Updated: 💻October 9, 2018 · 🗨 53 Comments

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Chili con Carne is known simply as chili in the US. This version has a secret ingredient to give it a richer flavor. Delicious served with Tomato Rice.

Chili Con Carne is known simply as chili in the US. This version has a secret ingredient to give it a richer flavor. Delicious served with Tomato Rice. | RotiNRice.com

Most families that I know here, have some kind of Chili con Carne recipe, known simply as chili here. In fact, it is something that they can put together intuitively without referring to any set recipe. Through practise and experience, it just gets better. It is also one of those dishes that can be made on short notice as most people would have the ingredients in the pantry and freezer.

A Crowd Pleaser

Chili con Carne is a real crowd pleaser. Many a potluck and gathering feature this ever popular dish. There are even office and community chili cook-outs with a prize for the best chili. It can be eaten with with tacos, corn chips, bread, and crackers. Often times, it is used as a sauce over hotdogs and burgers.

Chili con Carne is known simply as chili in the US. This version has a secret ingredient to give it a richer flavor. Delicious served with Tomato Rice. | RotiNRice.com

Tomato Rice

I like to serve it with Tomato Rice, salsa, and a black bean and corn salad. Garnishes include shredded cheese, lettuce, slices of tomatoes, and sour cream. A side of tortilla chips completes the meal.

Chili con Carne is known simply as chili in the US. This version has a secret ingredient to give it a richer flavor. Delicious served with Tomato Rice. | RotiNRice.com

Through the years I have adjusted the recipe to make it my own. Ro-Ri San came home one day from an office chili cookout and suggested adding a little cooking chocolate to give the chili a richer, deeper flavor. Since then, I was told that others considered chocolate a “secret” ingredient…..shhhhh! It all makes sense as chocolate and peppers were ancient Mexican ingredients. Today, cocoa chili blends can be found in spice jars.

Tools Used in Making This Chili con Carne

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• Circulon Genesis Stainless Steel Nonstick 5-Quart Covered Dutch Oven
• Chef Craft Stainless Steel Ladle

Chili Con Carne is known simply as chili in the US. This version has a secret ingredient to give it a richer flavor. Delicious served with Tomato Rice. | RotiNRice.com

Chili Con Carne and Tomato Rice

Chili Con Carne is known simply as chili in the US. This version has a secret ingredient to give it a richer flavor. Delicious served with Tomato Rice.
Author : Linda Ooi
Course : Main Dish
Cuisine : Mexican
Keyword : chili con carne
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 20 mins
Servings : 6
Calories : 622kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb extra lean ground beef (450g)
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion (diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 jalapeno peppers (seeded and finely sliced)
  • 1 tsp McCormick chili seasoning
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp dried basil
  • ¼ tsp ground pepper
  • 1 can dark red kidney beans (rinsed and drained) (15.5 oz/440g)
  • 1 can diced tomato (14.5 oz/410g)
  • 1 can tomato sauce (8oz/227g)
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
  • 1 oz semi-sweet baking chocolate

For Tomato Rice

  • 2 cups long grain rice (rinsed and drained) (400g)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes with juice
  • 2 cups water (480ml)
  • 1 cup frozen green peas (140g)
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, heat vegetable oil. Sauté onion, garlic, and jalapeno peppers until tender.
  • Add ground beef and cook until lightly brown.
  • Add chili seasoning, paprika, cumin, basil, and pepper.
  • Stir in kidney beans, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce.
  • Bring to a boil, add sugar, salt, and chocolate. Reduce heat and let simmer for 30 minutes. If it gets too thick, add ½ cup water.

For Tomato Rice

  • In a pot, add olive oil. Sauté onions and garlic until soft. Add cumin and rice, stir to mix well with onions and garlic, about 2 minutes.
  • Pour in diced tomatoes and water. Bring to a boil, add green peas and salt. Reduce heat and let it simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until all water is absorbed.
  • Turn heat down to the lowest setting and leave pot on stove for another 5 minutes. Turn off heat, remove pot. Let sit for 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 622kcal
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Chili con Carne is known simply as chili in the US. This version has a secret ingredient to give it a richer flavor. Delicious served with Tomato Rice. | RotiNRice.com

Chili con Carne is known simply as chili in the US. This version has a secret ingredient to give it a richer flavor. Delicious served with Tomato Rice. | RotiNRice.com

NOTE: This post was updated on September 20th, 2013 with new pictures.

Enjoy…..and have a wonderful day! 😎


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  1. Lazaro says

    May 2, 2010 at 3:39 am

    Gorgeous recipe. Two thumbs way up. Fantastic job. Cheers!

    Reply
  2. Angie's Recipes says

    May 2, 2010 at 4:54 am

    A great dish! I love such a comfort food.

    Reply
  3. Cristina says

    May 2, 2010 at 4:58 am

    I think we had the same things in mind this weekend! Perfect timing for Cinco de Mayo. Wish I had some right now!

    Reply
  4. Yummy Team says

    May 2, 2010 at 5:15 am

    Both dishes look fabulous..Great pics too..

    Reply
  5. MaryMoh says

    May 2, 2010 at 5:32 am

    A lovely meal to have. Beautiful presentation.

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  6. Cherine says

    May 2, 2010 at 8:06 am

    Beautiful dish!!

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  7. Jagruti says

    May 2, 2010 at 9:23 am

    Lovely Dish!!

    Reply
  8. Rick says

    May 2, 2010 at 4:05 pm

    I must say, I love the chocolate in that!

    Reply
  9. lequan@luvtoeat says

    May 2, 2010 at 8:47 pm

    I love chili on a cool rainy day or a cold winter day. This is for sure on my list of comfort foods. And for me, the spicier the better 😛 Your recipe sounds delicious Biren. I'm going to have to book mark this cause you're making me crave for chili.

    Reply
  10. Reeni says

    May 3, 2010 at 12:40 am

    Chili is such a great comfort meal. Especially the way you serve it with all these extra goodies alongside! The tomato rice sounds perfect with it.

    Reply
  11. shahana says

    May 3, 2010 at 4:09 am

    Loved your tomato rice version with green peas

    Reply
  12. tigerfish says

    May 3, 2010 at 9:54 am

    What a complete meal laid on a plate 🙂

    Reply
  13. 5starfoodie says

    May 3, 2010 at 1:18 pm

    A terrific chili and I love the tomato rice too! What a great meal!

    Reply
  14. Fight the Fat Foodie says

    May 3, 2010 at 3:00 pm

    OMG this looks good!

    Reply
  15. rox says

    May 3, 2010 at 3:06 pm

    This would make a great meal after a day of snowboarding!

    Reply
  16. Rumana Rawat says

    May 4, 2010 at 1:16 am

    What a lovely plate…. looks very tempting:-)

    Reply
  17. Juliana says

    May 4, 2010 at 3:41 am

    Biren, your chile com carne sure look so tasty…very comforting 🙂

    Reply
  18. denise fletcher says

    May 4, 2010 at 6:49 am

    Wow!! Love the new comment system, the new banner and that dancing Mexican hat LOL Felize Cinco de Mayo, btw. Lovely post for the coming day! Haven't been eating much lately but your gorgeous post is already awakening my appetite 😉

    Reply
  19. XiaoYen says

    May 4, 2010 at 8:18 am

    I don't eat beef so for my chili, I always use turkey instead. The semi sweet chocolate is a big surprise for me here! And tomato rice, very tempting 🙂 I need to try it out, never had it before.

    Reply
  20. bunkycooks says

    May 4, 2010 at 12:16 pm

    Great dish! I love your little Cinco de Mayo widget! 😉

    Reply
  21. chuls says

    May 4, 2010 at 1:12 pm

    I love your chilli, I also like how your put peas in your rice.

    chuls@sweetlifebake

    Reply
  22. Joy Zhang says

    May 4, 2010 at 2:18 pm

    Biren I LOVE Chili — it is my hubster's signature dish. That and spaghetti. 🙂

    Yours looks awesome, I am loving that you chose to serve it with tomato rice. I will have to put his butt to work this weekend, I think after this post, I need a chili fix!

    Reply
  23. Mary says

    May 4, 2010 at 6:51 pm

    This really looks wonderful. I love chili and this would be perfect for Cico de Mayo. I hope you are having a wonderful day. Blessings…Mary

    Reply
  24. Sook says

    May 4, 2010 at 8:46 pm

    Mmm what a delicious meal! Love the chili.

    Reply
  25. rotinrice says

    May 5, 2010 at 1:44 am

    Hope you feel better soon. Give yourself some time to fully recover.

    Reply
  26. rotinrice says

    May 5, 2010 at 1:47 am

    Hi, Sook! Thanks for visiting and following!

    Reply
  27. Stella says

    May 6, 2010 at 1:27 am

    Biren, I love this-it looks just like my Mom's chili. I might have to make this even though I'm generally trying to avoid meat. This looks too good, and you even put corn chips next to it like my Mom always did-everything's the same from my childhood (smile)…

    Reply
  28. rotinrice says

    May 6, 2010 at 1:51 am

    Thanks Lazaro! I have always paired chili with this tomato rice. The family enjoys it this way 🙂

    Reply
  29. rotinrice says

    May 6, 2010 at 1:51 am

    Thanks Angie! Chili is comfort food for us. I cook it quite often during the colder months.

    Reply
  30. rotinrice says

    May 6, 2010 at 1:53 am

    Thanks Cristina! Yes, your Spanish rice looks really appetizing too. I love flavored rice as it can be eaten on its own.

    Reply
  31. rotinrice says

    May 6, 2010 at 1:53 am

    Thanks Yummy Team!

    Reply
  32. rotinrice says

    May 6, 2010 at 1:53 am

    Thanks Mary! We like to eat it will all the garnish. Makes it more exciting 🙂

    Reply
  33. rotinrice says

    May 6, 2010 at 1:54 am

    Thanks Cherine!

    Reply
  34. rotinrice says

    May 6, 2010 at 1:54 am

    Thanks Jagruti!

    Reply
  35. rotinrice says

    May 6, 2010 at 1:54 am

    I do too. The chocolate does make it a difference in the taste.

    Reply
  36. rotinrice says

    May 6, 2010 at 1:56 am

    Thanks LeQuan! I am with you there. Chili is definitely good on rainy and wintry days. I like it spicy but have to tamper it because of the boys.

    Reply
  37. rotinrice says

    May 6, 2010 at 1:56 am

    I agree with you Reeni. The extras make it exciting. Thank you.

    Reply
  38. rotinrice says

    May 6, 2010 at 1:57 am

    The peas give it a nice appearance and color 🙂

    Reply
  39. rotinrice says

    May 6, 2010 at 1:58 am

    I make this often during the colder months.

    Reply
  40. rotinrice says

    May 6, 2010 at 1:58 am

    Thanks Natasha! It is relatively easy to cook and we love it.

    Reply
  41. rotinrice says

    May 6, 2010 at 1:58 am

    Thanks Scott!

    Reply
  42. rotinrice says

    May 6, 2010 at 1:59 am

    I have to agree with you Roxan. Snowboarding makes one hungry. We used to do a lot of snow shoeing followed by a lot of eating (!?!)

    Reply
  43. rotinrice says

    May 6, 2010 at 2:00 am

    Thanks Rumana!

    Reply
  44. rotinrice says

    May 6, 2010 at 2:00 am

    Thanks Juliana! It surely is comfort food. Sometimes I double this recipe 🙂

    Reply
  45. rotinrice says

    May 6, 2010 at 2:01 am

    Do try it with the chocolate. There is a distinct difference in taste.

    Reply
  46. rotinrice says

    May 6, 2010 at 2:02 am

    Thanks Gwen! That widget is cute. Glad you like it 🙂

    Reply
  47. rotinrice says

    May 6, 2010 at 2:03 am

    Thanks Chul! Maybe you can try making it and surprise your mom and dad. Thanks for visiting 🙂

    Reply
  48. rotinrice says

    May 6, 2010 at 2:04 am

    Thanks Joy! I am sure your hubby makes a great chili. Try it with the tomato rice 🙂

    Reply
  49. rotinrice says

    May 6, 2010 at 2:05 am

    Thanks Mary! This family loves chili too. Often times I have to double the recipe.

    Reply
  50. rotinrice says

    May 6, 2010 at 2:07 am

    Thanks Stella! Perhaps you can use meat stock instead and make it kind of vegetarian. I think it will still be tasty.

    Reply
  51. turmericnspice says

    May 6, 2010 at 8:14 pm

    great presentation and mmm…delicious meal

    Reply
  52. Jessie says

    September 2, 2013 at 9:44 am

    I cook chili when the weather starts to be nippy and I also put chocolate in mine. Will try to cook the tomato rice in a rice cooker. Sounds wonderful!

    Reply
    • Biren says

      September 4, 2013 at 9:43 am

      I think you will enjoy the tomato rice. It is relatively mild and goes well with the chili.

      Reply

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