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Spices for Chili con Carne – With this spice mixture it will be perfect
In order for the chili con carne to succeed, you need the right spice mixture. This consists of the following ingredients:
- 3 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 4 teaspoons sweet paprika powder
- 4 tablespoons oregano
- 4 tablespoons of salt
- 2 tablespoons white pepper
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
Chili con carne – you need to know that
The origin of the spicy dish is unclear, but nowadays it is one of the most popular recipes.
- When you have all the spices together, you can put them in a jar and mix them together. The mixture will keep for a few months in an airtight jar.
- When cooking, for 500 grams of minced meat you need to add about 4 teaspoons of the spice mixture to the dish.
- To do this, add the mixture to the minced meat at the beginning of cooking, mix well and then fry the meat.
- In addition to the spices, chili con carne traditionally also includes minced meat, onions, tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic, peppers, corn, and kidney beans.
- The spice mixture can of course be adjusted individually. For example, more spices such as cinnamon or black pepper can be added.
- With a decorative gift bow or a sticker with writing, the spice mixture is also ideal as a gift.