chili con carne


chili con car·ne

noun \ˌchi-lē-ˌkän-ˈkär-nē, -kən-\

Definition of CHILI CON CARNE

: a spiced stew of ground beef and minced chilies or chili powder usually with beans

Origin of CHILI CON CARNE

American Spanish chile con carne chili with meat
First Known Use: 1857

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