Busog Meal | Chili con Carne

“Chili con Carne” is a Spanish dish meaning “Chilly with Meat,” a spicy stew containing chili peppers (sometimes in the form of chili powder), meat (usually beef), tomatoes and often pinto beans or kidney beans. Other seasonings may include garlic, onions, and cumin. The dish originated in northern Mexico or southern Texas. Rarely a popular dish in Asian region like in the Philippines, and it is not as widely known in the country save that being popularize by an American fast food restaurant that is still part of their menu. But as a rice meal it is an uncommon dish you’ll see being part of a menu until 7 Eleven adds their take on the Chili con Carne in their range of affordable “Busog Meals.”