Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Chili Con Carne and Buttermilk Corn Bread

I had this yummy Chili post up for about 10 minutes earlier, and for some technical problem, lost the entire post...so here I go again, repeating the post, and my recipe.
Also, my apology to Sandra @ Sandra's Easy Cooking for having to remove her kind comment to re-do the post.

As I mentioned earlier, we've been having some pretty chilly weather here in South Florida, as an example, last night the temperature dipped down to 31 degrees and the wind chill made it drop down an additional 10 degrees or more. It was unbearable for the Palm Beaches, but than again, at least we only had to just watch all the snow storm up north.
The best thing to make when the weather is as CHILLY, is to make a nice batch of CHILI...to take the CHILL off.
Wow, it even rimes...chilly...chili...and chill, as long as I get the spelling right, you know what I mean.
Lora @Cake Duchess  has a wonderful recipe called: Grandmother's Buttermilk Corn Bread...no clue as to whose grandmother, but it sure is the best, with real butter, and the buttermilk.
As you can see, I photographed this with my awesome new camera, and this is the actual color, and the moist texture, and also the nice wedges cut, from the cast iron skillet, which it was baked in. If you would like the recipe, you will have to click over to Lora's blog. My recipe for the chili is to follow. It's my very own recipe, and I did not want to even check for references, because I prefer the simple, yet homey and tasty chili, without all the mystery ingredients added to it. This doesn't have any kind of peppers, so the kids won't complain, so it's just the beans, and the meat sauce, with a medium spicy flavor to it.

Chili Con Carne
my own recipe

1-1/4 to 1-1/2 lb. organic ground beef
1-28 oz can crushed tomatoes
2-15 oz. cans light kidney beans
2-15 oz cans dark kidney beans
2-15 oz cans black beans
1 teaspoon good quality chili powder
(more if you want it spicier)
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon dry oregano
a dash of Worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper to taste
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp vegetable oil

Saute onion and garlic in the oil, until it starts to wilt. Add the ground beef, all the spices, and cook until it loses all the pink color, and starts to get brown. Now, add the crushed tomatoes, the Worcestershire sauce, and simmer for about 30 minutes till it gets thick, and the excess liquid starts to evaporate. If it doesn't, you can always ladle out the excess, from the top. At this point you can add all the beans, but drain the liquid from them, before adding them to the sauce. Simmer for another 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, and serve with a dollop of sour cream if you like, and some shredded Cheddar, or mixed Cheddar, and Jack cheese.
Very delicious, and filling. Serves 6.

note: You can also make this vegetarian if you omit the ground meat, and follow the rest of the recipe, after sauteing the onion and garlic
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26 comments:

Gina said...

Cornbread and chili sounds so good right now! Wow that is cold, we haven't been getting that cold at night yet. I don't like it when it does though, I hate complaining though, we are so much luckier than the rest of the country!
-Gina-

Christine Wu said...

I love cornbread! But never have it with chili before.

Jennifer-Adventuresome Kitchen said...

I could use a bowl of that about now! It's freezing here too! Nothing like chile and cornbread when the wind's howling outside. I love the buttermilk cornbread- I've made mine with buttermilk, and even yogurt sometimes- I find the buttermilk gives it the best texture!

Sabby said...

wow lucky you....its summer time here and very hot.....i love buttermilk dishes....hope you are doing fine....tried replying to your messages through twitter but didnt get any reply.....I am back from long vacation to India....

Lindsey said...

I have been craving chili lately and have yet to make it. Now I will definitely be trying your recipe. Not only does it sound good but it looks AMAZING! I love your photos, they look lovely. :)

Prathima Rao said...

U have a wonderful space here :) Glad to have stopped by n nw ur happy follower!!

Angellove's Cooking said...

Your Chili Con Carne looks so tasty!!! I should give that a try soon :)

Priya said...

Am inviting myself to ur place...just love both dishes..

Pegasuslegend said...

What an awesome combo, I love using chips, but have to try this one...love cornbread great idea!

Sadik Ali said...

Your buttermilk corn bread looks really delicious. It sounds perfect with your delicious chili :)
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Kristen said...

I make a similar cornbread, but my kids prefer it in muffin form. For some reason, if I make it in a big pan, the leftovers just sit there. If it's in muffin form, my sons fight over eating the last ones. Crazy. I made chili and cornbread on Monday night. 'Tis the season (weather), I guess.

aipi said...

Just what I need now! Looks really warm n comforting..


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Evan B said...

I just saw all that on the news about the weather in FL! Craziness..this chili would definitely warm you up quick I'm sure.. it looks absolutely delicious!

Fun and Fearless in Beantown said...

I recently made chili and cornbread to eat while watching football on Sunday and it was a big hit! I made way too much chili so I froze some and reheated it a few nights ago - still perfect!

Swathi said...

This is ultimate comfort food any one can ask for. love it.

Swathi said...

Elizabeth,

You can make mascarpone in home from Heavy whipping cream.
This is the link
http://kitchenswathi.blogspot.com/2010/02/orange-tiramisu-for-daring-bakers.html
try it and let me know.

You can make royal icing in the cookies too.

Mari said...

Looks wonderfully delicious! This is one of my favorite combinations.

Un saludo

Mrs K said...

Elizabeth,your new camera is awesome and I can see you are having fun with it,the pictures are fantastic:)!!! I love the sound of chili on chilly days,this is the ultimate food that conjures up images of- Me in my snuggie cozily sitting before the TV with a chilli bowl and cornbread eating away to glory *drools*

Biren said...

I was just thinking of making some chili as well to chase of the big CHILL here in Minnesota. I normally make tomato rice to go with my chili but the corn bread sounds good too. Nice pictures! You must be very happy with your new camera :)

Gourmet Gadget Gal said...

I love very thick chili like this - we have a running argument here at home because chili in my neck of the woods- Tennessee - is more soupy. I think it needs to look exactly like yours (and probably taste like it too!)

michelangelo in the kitchen said...

What a meal! What could be better than chile con carne with corn bead? Great meal to beat the weather! Lots of hot chiles will do it! Thanks for cooking!!!

Angie's Recipes said...

Chilli con carne and corn bread are perfectly together and wonderful for the snowy weather we are having here!

Monet said...

Simple, hearty and filling...exactly what a cold day calls for! I saw that cornbread and I've been itching it make it. Thankfully I have some buttermilk in my fridge. Thank you for sharing with me, week after week. Sending love and good thoughts your way!

Emma said...

If there's one thing that makes me feel good in this world it's chilli and corn bread. Great combo and lovely looking dish.

BakingWithoutaBox said...

Perfect winter meal! Stealing that corn bread.

Magic of Spice said...

I would love to try this as the vegetarian version...looks so thick and such great flavors :)