Alternative names | Carne con chile, chili, chilli |
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Course | Main |
Place of origin | |
Main ingredients | Chili peppers, meat, and often tomatoes and kidney beans |
Variations | Vegetarian chili, chili verde, white chili |
Chili con carne (Spanish: [ˈtʃili koŋ ˈkaɾne]; lit. 'chili with meat') or carne con chile[1][a] is a spicy stew of Mexican origin containing chili peppers (sometimes in the form of chili powder), meat (usually beef), tomatoes, and often pinto beans or kidney beans.[2] Other seasonings may include garlic, onions, and cumin.
The types of meat and other ingredients used vary based on geographic and personal tastes. Recipes provoke disputes among aficionados, some of whom insist that the word chili applies only to the basic dish, without beans and tomatoes. Chili con carne is a common dish for cook-offs, and may be used as a side, garnish, or ingredient in other dishes, such as soups or salsas.[3]
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