Chili Con Carne Recipe
A hearty Chili Con Carne Recipe made with ground beef, tomatoes, broth, warm spices, pinto beans, and kidney beans for a rich, comforting meal.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef chuck
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp ground cumin divided
- 2 cans condensed tomato soup 10.75 oz each
- 2 cans chicken broth 14.5 oz each
- 1 can crushed tomatoes 14.5 oz
- 5 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 can pinto beans 15.5 oz, drained
- 1 can dark red kidney beans 15.5 oz, drained
- 1 can light red kidney beans 15.5 oz, drained
- Cayenne pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef chuck and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until it is evenly browned and fully cooked. Drain and discard any excess grease.
- Add the chopped onion, red pepper flakes, and 1/2 tbsp of the ground cumin to the pot. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is tender and fragrant.
- Pour in the condensed tomato soup, chicken broth, and crushed tomatoes. Stir until the beef mixture and tomato base are evenly combined.
- Add the chili powder, ground black pepper, and salt. Stir well to distribute the seasonings throughout the chili.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and allow the chili to simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Add the drained pinto beans, dark red kidney beans, and light red kidney beans. Stir gently to combine.
- Season with the remaining 1/2 tbsp ground cumin and cayenne pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Continue simmering for an additional 30 minutes, or until the chili has thickened slightly and the flavors are well developed.
- Serve warm with desired toppings or side dishes.
Notes
To make this Chili Con Carne Recipe gluten free, carefully check all packaged ingredients before using them. Condensed tomato soup and chicken broth can sometimes contain gluten-based thickeners, wheat ingredients, or additives, so choose brands clearly labeled gluten free.
Also confirm that the chili powder, cumin, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, canned beans, and crushed tomatoes are gluten free, as seasoning blends and canned products may have cross-contact during processing. For the safest version, use certified gluten-free broth, gluten-free condensed tomato soup, plain canned beans, and single-ingredient spices.