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When the Husband and I married, years and years ago (or so it feels), we each came into our union with one great recipe in our back pocket. I could make crazy good cinnamon rolls and his specialty was Chili con Carne.
Of all the food you can get in Texas, Chili con Carne (also known as simply “chili”) is THE Texas dish. It’s simple and hearty comfort food for all. And, in this version I adapted from the Husband, it uses primarily fresh ingredients and is a frugal meal.
(I like healthy and cheap.)
For years, I never attempted making this dish; it was the Husband’s specialty and I didn’t mind handing over the apron whenever one of us had a craving for it.
But, after the birth of Barney Kneeknuckles, I realized how wonderfully blissful it is to have the Husband entertain and care for all three Kidlets while I handle dinner. It’s quiet. Peaceful. I decided I didn’t care to give up those thirty-some minutes to myself … even for Chili con Carne. So, I had the Husband teach me how to make it.
(Yeah, I’m kind of selfish like that.)
He learned how to make it from his aunt, who in turn had learned this authentic dish from a Hispanic neighbor. Each time it is made, it’s a little different based on what you add or don’t (sometimes I leave out peppers if they aren’t on sale), but when served over fresh and steaming rice, this Chili con Carne still satisfies the soul.
Seriously, y’all — this hits the spot when you are craving warmth, spice, hugs, and family. It’s just one of those recipes.
Link Up Your Tex-Mex Recipes
Have a mouth-watering recipe your family just LOVES? Link it up for our Tex-Mex Tuesday Recipe Series. Each week until “Cinco de Mayo”, Lori (from My Kinda Rain) and I are featuring our favorite Tex-Mex recipes. Lots of yumminess going on around here!
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About Rachel Lacy
My name is Rachel -- I share tales about food and family. I'm a home-cook who focuses on fresh & simple meals to both fuel us and to help us celebrate our family-life. My day starts with coffee. Lots of coffee. 
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All this mexcian food!!!
Ooohhh, this looks super tasty.
This looks so yummy Rachel! We love Mexican food!
Oh yum! That is super!
This looks delicious!
thaks for the recipe. Now I wont have to rely on canned goods
I love chili con carne! It’s actually the only way I eat chili. LOL!
It is definitely my fav too!
I love cheap and healthy, too! A great combination. I’ve bookmarked this one, too!
It looks so perfect. Any Texan will tell you real chili has no beans too!
My husband is from Texas and this is his kind of chili. Here in NC, we put beans in our chili and he gets so mad. “Beans don’t go in chili!” I’m going to make this for him and see if he complains again, thanks!
This chili corn carne recipe is amazing. It looks very appetizing and delicious. I would like to try cooking one. When did your husband teach you in cooking this dish? Thank you very much for sharing this recipe to everyone.
All your recipes are awesome! I could go for a margarita right now!
Looks really good!
I love mexican food of all kinds, this looks so good
Holy cow, that looks insanely delicious
oh my gosh that looks really delicious
Yum! Love that gorgeous bowl too. Great pics.
I always hear people talking about this but I never tried it. I might try to cook it up.
yum yum yum!
Perfect for our cinco de mayo dinner tonight – thanks
Thanks! I’ve been looking for a good chili recipe!
Oh mama, that looks tres delicioso! I do love to have rice now and again with my chili. I think a friend introduced me to that when I first got married!
Yum! I love chili. It is one of the things my dad taught me to make.