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Nutritional Values

🔥400kcal
💪35gProtein
🌾28gCarbs
🥑17gFat
🌿7gFibre
⚖️400 gServing

* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.

Fremont Street Chili

How to order / say it
Say it Fremont Street Chili — [Free-mont Street Chill-ee]
Order I'd like the Fremont Street chili, please.
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A spicy meat and bean stew iconic to downtown Las Vegas.

Why try it?

Chili on Fremont Street offers a taste of classic American history, symbolizing the hearty meals miners and cowboys enjoyed during Las Vegas's early days.

How it tastes

Rich and hearty, with flavors of browned beef, tomatoes, and spices, accentuated by the aromatic earthiness of slow-cooked beans.

Origin & History — first documented: 1905

Chili became popular in the American West in the late 19th century. Las Vegas adopted it as a staple dish during its expansion in the early 20th century. Fremont Street's food stands often sold chili to workers and travelers.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 500 g ground beef
  • 🧄 100 g onion
  • 🫘 200 g red kidney beans
  • 🥕 400 g canned tomatoes
  • 🧂 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 🧄 2 cloves garlic

Method

  1. 1 Brown the beef and onions in a large pot.
  2. 2 Add garlic, chili powder, and tomatoes, and cook for 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Add beans and let simmer for an hour.
  4. 4 Season to taste and serve.

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