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Woman's Home Companion Chili Con Carne 1942

Here's how you make Woman's Home Companion Chili Con Carne 1942
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  • Servings: 8
  • Prep: 9m
  • Cook: 3h
    • The following recipe serves 8 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 tablespoons bacon grease
  • 1 cup onion, chopped,
  • 1 cup green bell pepper, chopped,
  • 1 cup red pepper, chopped (optional)
  • 1 clove garlic, (optional)
  • 1 pound ground beef,
  • 2 1/2 cups tomatoes, canned
  • 2 1/2 cups kidney beans, canned
  • 2 teaspoons salt, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Melt the fat (bacon grease) in a heavy skillet over low heat.

  • Step 2: Add onions, peppers and garlic.

  • Step 3: Sauté gently, about 3 minutes or until soft and slightly browned.

  • Step 4: Remove garlic (or not) smash if using.

  • Step 5: Add remaining ingredients.

  • Step 6: Cover and simmer over low heat about 2 hours, or place in a slow oven (300°F) and bake 2 hours.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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