chili con carne

[ chil-ee kon kahr-ney ]

noun

1. a Mexican-style dish made with chile peppers or chili powder, cubed or ground beef, chopped onion and pepper, and often kidney beans and tomatoes.

Word History and Origins

Origin of chili con carne¹

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60; from Spanish chile “chile pepper” + con “with” + carne “meat”

Example Sentences

She ate spicy chili con carne on Olvera Street, the same tourist trap where I entertained visiting authors half a century later.

From New York Times

Just right for burgers or chili con carne.

From New York Times

This week, mushroom and chicken pasta and chili con carne are on the menu.

From Reuters

In honor of National Chili Day — celebrated on the fourth Thursday of every February — dig in as we spill the beans on everything you need to know about chili con carne.

From Fox News

At the time, his mostly Caucasian customers thought they were eating exotically when they ordered enchiladas, tamales, chili con carne and frijoles.

From Seattle Times