I live in a small village where the nearest supermarket is a good half-hour drive away, which means that planning evening meals is more of a necessity rather than an organised skill set. If I don't ...

Chili con carne is as American as the Super Bowl. Some like it hot, some like it mild, but almost everyone likes chili. It’s a perfect dinner for Super Bowl weekend coming up. Here’s a recipe that’s ...

Ingredients: 1 kg mixed ground meat, 2 onions, garlic, oil, 1 bell pepper, 4 tbsp tomato paste, 2 cans chopped tomatoes, 2 ...

Now that we’re squarely in October, observers of National Chili Month can get down to business. Yes, chili is one of those foods so revered that it gets a whole month of honor rather than just a day.

This chili con carne is built on browned ground beef, sautéed onion and peppers, and a long simmer with kidney beans, tomatoes, and classic chili spices. The extended cook time helps the flavors meld ...

Note: This chili can be made in a slow cooker or on the stove. 2 tablespoons cumin seeds 8 ounces bacon, chopped 3 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1/4-inch cubes 2 onions, chopped 1/4 cup homemade chile ...

Reminders of my early attempts at preparing homemade chili are recorded on the pages of my Chasen’s Chili recipe, clipped from some long-ago ’70s source. Rust-red splatters of chili powder-spiked ...

For Ancho Chile Puree: Toast the ancho chiles in a dry saute pan or cast iron pan. Once they are fragrant, put in a small sauce pan and cover with water. Boil them until soft for about 15 minutes. Let ...

Heat a large pot over medium-high heat with 2 turns of the pan of EVOO, about 2 tablespoons. When the oil ripples, add the ground sirloin and crumble the meat as it cooks, about 3 minutes. Add the ...

Chili is the official state food of Texas. We argued a few years back that (no surprise) brisket might have a stronger case. A Dallas news station recently took a road trip to verify whether the Texas ...

Instructions: Toast the cumin seeds in a large skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes. Using a smaller frying pan or a metal or wooden tool with a flat surface, crush the ...