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A close-up view of a bowl of chili con carne topped with swirled sour cream and cheddar cheese shards

About this photo

A warm, appetizing close-up of hearty chili con carne served in a simple white bowl, topped with thick swirled sour cream and sharp cheddar shavings. This inviting food shot is ideal for recipe blogs, restaurant menus, and comfort food marketing materials.

Prompt: “chili con carne with sour cream and cheddar” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): The image is sharply focused, well-lit, and perfectly matches the brief with only very minor, unnoticeable textural oddities in the meat mixture that do not impact usability.

Also searched as: chili with sour cream · cheddar chili · comfort food bowl · hearty stew

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this chili con carne with sour cream photo for free, commercially?
Yes. This photo is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Chili Con Carne With Sour Cream” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/chili-con-carne-with-sour-cream-48877d5f) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1536×1024 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its landscape shape suits blog headers, article images, presentation slides and social link previews.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “chili con carne with sour cream and cheddar” and it passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
Where can I find more food & drink images like this?
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