Chili Con Carne for Canning

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 18
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 217.7
  • Total Fat: 5.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 53.3 mg
  • Sodium: 1,046.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 16.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.9 g
  • Protein: 19.1 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Chili Con Carne for Canning calories by ingredient


Introduction

Makes 9 pints; 2 servings each. From Food.com Makes 9 pints; 2 servings each. From Food.com
Number of Servings: 18

Ingredients

    3 cups dried pinto beans or 3 cups red kidney beans
    5 1/2 cups water
    5 teaspoons salt, divided
    3 lbs ground beef
    1 1/2 cups chopped onions
    1 cup chopped bell peppers, of your choice (optional)
    1 teaspoon black pepper
    3 -6 teaspoons chili powder
    2 quarts canned crushed tomatoes or 2 quarts canned whole tomatoes

Directions

Wash beans thoroughly and place them in a 2 qt saucepan.
Add cold water to a level of 2 to 3 inches above the beans and soak 12 to 18 hours.
Drain and discard water.
Combine beans with 5-1/2 c of fresh water and 2 tsp salt and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.
Drain and discard water.
Brown ground beef, chopped onions and optional peppers in a skillet.
Drain off fat and add 3 tsp salt, pepper, chili powder, tomatoes and drained cooked beans.
Simmer 5 minutes.
CAUTION: Do Not Thicken.
Fill jars, leaving 1" headspace.
Adjust lids and process in pressure canner.
Dial Gauge Pressure Canner:.
75 minutes.


11 lb at 0-2,000 ft (altitude); 12 lb at 2,001-4,000 ft; 13 lb at 4,001-6,000; 14 lb at 6,001-8,000 ft.
Weight Gauge Pressure Canner:.
75 minutes.
10 lb at 0-1,000 ft; 15 lb at above 1,000 ft.



Serving Size: 2 servings per pint jar

Number of Servings: 18

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user GG_6225.