chili con carne

noun chili con car·ne \ˌchi-lē-ˌkän-ˈkär-nē, -kən-\

Definition of CHILI CON CARNE

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

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American Spanish chile con carne chili with meat

First Known Use: 1857

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