The Best Mexican Chili Recipes

Chili con carne is often a misunderstood dish because some people believe that the hotter a chili is the better it is. Actually, a good chili recipe is one that has the perfect balance of spices, rather than total hot pepper overload.

If you have been trying out cornbread recipes or you want to make a cornbread recipe, this is in fact the ideal accompaniment for chili. A lot of people always eat rice with their chili recipe but do try making cornbread for chili as well because the flavors contrast so well. You might have tried different chili recipes in the past but for an authentic taste of Mexico, do try this one.

Nicely Spicy Chili Recipe

Ingredients -

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 x 15 oz cans red kidney beans, drained
1 lb ground round steak
1 onion, quartered and sliced
8 oz can tomato sauce
2 teaspoons finely chopped jalapeño
1 can mild green chili peppers
14 ½ oz canned tomatoes
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
Cayenne pepper to taste
1 bay leaf
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon chili powder
Cilantro to garnish

Preparation:

Brown the onion, ground beef, and bell pepper in the oil in a skillet. Add the tomato sauce, tomatoes, peppers, and seasonings.

Cover and simmer for an hour and a half, adding some water if necessary to stop it sticking.

Check the chili and stir it often.

Add the beans and heat through.

Serve with cornbread and garnish each plateful of chili with fresh cilantro.

(Serves 6)

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