Chilli Con Carne Recipe
Chilli Con Carne remains one of the most versatile and rewarding dishes to master. Through simple ingredients, a balance of warming spices, and a few professional techniques, you can create a meal that’s both deeply comforting and full of authentic flavour.
Ingredients
- 500 g Minced Beef 10-15% fat
- 1 Onion finely chopped
- 2-3 Garlic Cloves minced
- 1 Red Chilli finely chopped (optional for extra heat)
- 1 Red Bell Pepper diced
- 400 g Tinned Chopped Tomatoes
- 2 tbsp Tomato Purée
- 400 g Kidney Beans drained
- 300 ml Beef Stock
- 2 tsp Ground Cumin
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1-2 tsp Chilli Powder adjust to taste
- 1 tsp Oregano
- 1 tsp Brown Sugar
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- Salt & Pepper To Taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a deep pan.2 tbsp Olive Oil
- Sauté onions until softened, then add garlic and chilli.1 Onion, 2-3 Garlic Cloves, 1 Red Chilli, 400 g Kidney Beans, 2 tsp Ground Cumin, 1 tsp Smoked Paprika, 1-2 tsp Chilli Powder, 1 tsp Oregano, 1 tsp Brown Sugar, Salt & Pepper
- Brown the minced beef thoroughly.500 g Minced Beef
- Stir in spices and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add red pepper, tomatoes, tomato purée, and beef stock.400 g Tinned Chopped Tomatoes, 2 tbsp Tomato Purée, 300 ml Beef Stock, 1 Red Bell Pepper
- Simmer gently for 20–30 minutes.
- Add drained kidney beans and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning before serving.