Ingredients for - Award Winning Chili Con Carne

1. Vegetable oil 4 tablespoons
2. Green bell pepper, chopped 1
3. Yellow onion, chopped 1
4. Lean ground beef 2 ½ pounds
5. Red wine ⅔ cup
6. Beef bouillon cubes 2
7. Whole peeled tomatoes, chopped, juice reserved 2 (16 ounce) cans
8. Tomato paste 1 (12 ounce) can
9. Garlic cloves, crushed 2
10. Dried parsley 2 tablespoons
11. Dried basil 2 ½ teaspoons
12. Chili powder 2 ½ teaspoons
13. Paprika 1 ½ teaspoons
14. Cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon
15. Dried oregano ½ teaspoon
16. Salt 1 teaspoon
17. Black pepper ½ teaspoon
18. Kidney beans, drained 1 (15 ounce) can
19. Hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco™) 12 drops
20. Flour 3 tablespoons
21. Corn meal 3 tablespoons
22. Water ½ cup

How to cook deliciously - Award Winning Chili Con Carne

1 . Stage

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add green pepper and onion; cook and stir until softened. Stir in ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in wine and crumble over bouillon cubes; cook for a few minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

2 . Stage

Stir in chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, and garlic. Season with parsley, basil, chili powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, and oregano. Stir in salt and pepper. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

3 . Stage

Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover, and simmer for 90 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4 . Stage

Stir in kidney beans and hot pepper sauce. Add reserved tomato juice if more liquid is needed; continue to simmer for an additional 30 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

5 . Stage

Whisk flour, cornmeal, and water together in a small bowl until smooth; stir into chili and simmer for a further 10 minutes, or until chili has thickened up. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios