Description
The BEST Chilli Con Carne is a delightful and hearty dish that brings warmth and flavor to any family gathering or casual dinner. With tender ground beef, vibrant vegetables, and a medley of spices, this recipe creates a rich and satisfying meal that everyone will love. Whether served over fluffy rice or enjoyed on its own, each bite bursts with robust flavors. Easy to prepare in just 20 minutes and perfect for meal prep, this dish tastes even better the next day! Discover the joy of cooking this comforting chili that will quickly become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- Olive oil
- 1 large White Onion, finely diced
- 1 large Red Bell Pepper, finely diced
- 3 large cloves of Garlic, finely diced
- 2.2lbs / 1kg Ground Beef
- 2 heaped tbsp Tomato Puree
- 1 cup / 240ml Red Apple Vinegar
- 2x 14oz/400g cans Chopped Tomatoes
- 2x 14oz/400g cans Kidney Beans, drained
- 2 Beef Stock Cubes
- 2 tbsp Paprika
- 2 tbsp Cumin
- 2 tbsp Chilli Powder
- 1 tsp Oregano
- 1 tsp Ground Coriander
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- Rice
- Grated Cheddar Cheese
- Lime Wedges
- Sour Cream
- Fresh Coriander
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large deep pot over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion, red pepper, and garlic until softened.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in tomato puree and deglaze with red apple vinegar.
- Mix in chopped tomatoes, kidney beans, beef stock cubes, and spices. Bring to a simmer.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for 1 hour 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the lid to thicken the sauce as needed for an additional 5–10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg