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Hormel chili

Hormel chili
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Ingredient Information

Name

Hormel chili

Category

Especias y Hierbas

Popularity

8 recipes

Status

Inactive

Description

Hormel Chili is an iconic culinary product that combines seasoned ground meat with a special blend of spices, beans, and chiles, resulting in a rich and flavorful preparation widely used in North American cuisine. Originally created by the brand Hormel Foods, this prepared chili has become a practical and versatile ingredient for recipes seeking an intense and authentic flavor without the hassle of preparation.

Its origin lies in the Tex-Mex cuisine of the United States, where chili con carne is a traditional and very popular dish. The Hormel version brings this tradition into a ready-to-use format, making it easy to incorporate this characteristic flavor into stews, tacos, nachos, and other dishes.

Regarding its properties, Hormel Chili provides a balanced combination of protein from the meat and fiber from the beans, along with a moderate amount of sodium that should be considered based on individual diet. Its blend of spices, especially the chile, also helps stimulate the appetite and adds a spicy touch that enhances flavors.

In different regions of Latin America, while there is no exact synonym for "Hormel Chili" because it is a registered trademark, similar products may be known as prepared chili con carne, picadillo with beans and chile, or simply canned chili. Thus, in recipes, it may be referred to as "chili" or "picadillo de carne con chile," terms that facilitate its identification in culinary contexts.

Nutritional Properties

2.4g
fiber
480mg
sodium
18mcg
folate
230mg
potassium
40
calories
3200mcg
lycopene
1.8g
protein
12mg
vitamin c
2.5g
total fat
0.6g
saturated fat
4g
carbohydrates

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