Easy Con Carne Blend
Easy Con Carne Blend is a small-batch, chili con carne-style meal made with ground beef, pinto beans, diced tomatoes and New Mexico red chile seasoning. It requires only six ingredients and a 30-minute covered simmer.
The recipe serves two to three people, making it a convenient option when you want the satisfying flavor of homemade chili without preparing a large pot.
Easy Con Carne Blend Recipe Details
Simmering time: 30 minutes
Yield: 2 to 3 servings
Course: Main course
Cooking method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 1/2 pound coarse-ground beef
- 1 16-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1 16-ounce can pinto beans
- 1 jar Santa Fe Seasons Chile Blend
- 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
How to Make Easy Con Carne Blend
- Brown the ground beef while cooking the chopped onions until the onions are soft.
- Add the diced tomatoes, pinto beans and Santa Fe Seasons Chile Blend.
- Stir the mixture and bring it to a boil.
- Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese and serve.
What Is Santa Fe Seasons Chile Blend?
Santa Fe Seasons Chile Blend is a salt-free seasoning blend made with authentic New Mexico red chile. It is designed for chili con carne, soups, stews, sauces, beans and other Southwestern dishes.
The Easy Con Carne Blend recipe uses one jar to season the ground beef, tomatoes and pinto beans with warm, earthy New Mexico chile flavor.
What to Serve With Easy Con Carne Blend
Serve this recipe on its own or pair it with Green Chile Cornbread for a complete Southwestern meal.
For another easy bean dish, try Greg’s Green Chile & Beans Recipe. You can also make Santa Fe Seasons Quick Green Chile Stew when you want a chicken-based alternative.
Find more Southwestern meal ideas in the complete Taste New Mexico recipe collection.
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