Chili con carne (often known simply as chili) is a spicy stew-like ish. The essential ingredients are chili peppers and meat. Variations, either geographic or by personal preference, often include tomatoes, onions, garlic, cumin, beans, and other ingredients. The name "chili con carne" is a slight corruption of the Spanish chile con carne, which means peppers with meat. Chili con carne is the official dish of the U.S. state of Texas as it was originally a Spanish/Mexican province/state. Chili can now be found world-wide, both in local variations and associated with American-style restaurants like Wendy's.