Definition

Noun: 1. A spicy stew-like dish originating from Tex-Mex cuisine, consisting primarily of ground beef cooked with chili peppers or chili powder, often including additional ingredients such as tomatoes, onions, and kidney beans.

Usage

This noun is typically used as a non-count noun to refer to the dish as a whole. It is commonly found in contexts related to cooking, menus, and casual dining. * Chili con carne is a popular dish for cold weather. * She makes the best chili con carne I've ever tasted. * The restaurant serves a classic chili con carne with cornbread.

Examples

• For the potluck, he brought a large pot of homemade chili con carne.
• The key to a rich chili con carne is to let it simmer for several hours.
• Many recipes for chili con carne include beans, though some traditionalists argue against them.

Advanced Usage

• The term can sometimes be shortened informally to just "chili" in American English, though "chili" can also refer to a simpler dish or just the pepper.
  • We're having chili for dinner. (This often, but not always, means chili con carne).

Variants and Related Words

• Chili (noun): A common shortened form for . Also refers to the spicy pepper or a powder made from it.
• Chili powder (noun): A spice blend containing ground dried chili peppers and other spices like cumin and garlic powder, used to season the dish.

Synonyms

• Chili: The most common synonym in everyday American English.
• Chili stew: A descriptive synonym emphasizing its consistency.
• Hotpot (in some contexts, though this is a broader term): Refers to any of various stews.

Idioms and Common Phrases

• A bowl of chili: A standard way to refer to a serving of the dish.
  • He warmed up with a hearty bowl of chili.
• Chili cook-off: A competitive event where participants prepare their versions of chili (con carne) to be judged.
  • My uncle won first prize at the annual chili cook-off.

Noun

1. ground beef and chili peppers or chili powder often with tomatoes and kidney beans