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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (377g)

Recipe makes 6 servings

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Emeril's Original Essence

Calories 388
Calories from Fat 222 (57%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 24.7g 38%
Saturated Fat 10.0g 49%
Monounsaturated Fat 9.6g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.2g
Trans Fat 1.1g
Cholesterol 89mg 29%
Sodium 636mg 26%
Potassium 811mg 23%
Total Carbohydrate 15.6g 5%
Dietary Fiber 3.2g 12%
Sugars 6.6g
Protein 27.0g 53%

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Chili con Carne

Recipe #74722 | 1½ hours | 20 min prep | add private note

By: Elmolvsu
Oct 31, 2003

This recipe is based on Emeril's Chili con Carne recipe. It is my most favorite chili recipe so I thought I would share. The best thing about this recipe is that you don't use beans, but if you must have them, they can easily be added.

SERVES 6 -8 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    Heat the oil in a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat.
  2. 2
    Add the meat and stir to break up the pieces.
  3. 3
    Cook, stirring, until the meat is brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4
    Add the onion, green bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, Essence, salt, cumin, oregano, and cayenne, and cook, stirring, until soft, about 4 minutes.
  5. 5
    Put the whole tomatoes in a large mixing bowl and squeeze them with your hands to break them into pieces.
  6. 6
    Add the squeezed tomatoes and their juices, the tomato paste, sugar, and water to the pot.
  7. 7
    Stir well and bring to a boil.
  8. 8
    Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  9. 9
    Remove the pot from the heat, ladle into a large bowl and top with the shredded cheese and serve with Crackers or tortilla chips.

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From: ladyfingers

On Oct 18, 2007

I was a bit hesitant to use Essence of Emeril in a chili dish, but it imparted a very nice flavor (because of the high salt content in Emeril's seasoning, I omitted the 1/2 tsp salt). This makes a great chili base, and lends itself well to personal tweaking. Thanks so much, Elmolvsu.

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  • From: jellyko

    On Sep 23, 2007

    I did this as directed and just added 12 oz. of chili beans. Transferred to crockpot and put on low all day. Topped with shredded taco cheese. Was delicious and will definitely be a regular. My other favorite chili recipe has beer in it and I wanted one that didn't call for that. thanks!!!!

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  • From: LizP

    On Mar 9, 2005

    This was very good! I have to admit I added beans....we prefer chili that way. We also used Chili Meat in placeof ground beef. Chili meat is a coarser grind of beef. I had never heard of it until we moved to Texas. If you can get it or have your butcher grind it for you, do it! It makes MUCH better chili.

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  • From: Michelle Kasper

    On Nov 6, 2003

    Great chili! I was a little more generous with the spices, especially the chili powder. We like things hot! And my husband will like the lack of beans which I usually add to my chili. I like them, but he doesn't. Thanks for posting this recipe!

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