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Chili Con Carne

Chili Con Carne

Enjoy a rich and hearty Chilli Con Carne made with seasoned ground beef, tender kidney beans, tomatoes, peppers, and aromatic spices. Slowly simmered to develop deep flavors, this comforting one-pot dish is delicious served with rice or warm bread.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Custom Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Mexican, Tex-Mex
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

For The Chilli

  • - 500 g ground beef
  • - 2 tbsp olive oil
  • - 1 large onion finely chopped
  • - 3 cloves garlic minced
  • - 1 red bell pepper diced
  • - 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • - 400 g canned chopped tomatoes
  • - 400 g canned kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • - 1 cup beef broth
  • - 2 tsp chili powder
  • - 1 tsp ground cumin
  • - 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • - 1 tsp dried oregano
  • - ½ tsp ground coriander
  • - ½ tsp salt or to taste
  • - ½ tsp black pepper
  • - ½ tsp sugar optional
  • - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • - 1 bay leaf
  • - ½ tsp red chili flakes optional

For Serving

  • Cooked white or basmati rice
  • - Sour cream
  • - Grated cheddar cheese
  • - Fresh coriander or parsley
  • - Lime wedges
  • - Sliced jalapeños optional

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
  • Add the chopped onion and cook for 4–5 minutes until softened.
  • Add the minced garlic and diced red bell pepper. Cook for another 2–3 minutes.
  • Add the ground beef and cook for 6–8 minutes, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon until browned.
  • Stir in the tomato paste and cook for about 1 minute.
  • Add the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, ground coriander, salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes if using.
  • Stir well and cook for about 30 seconds to release the aroma of the spices.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, sugar if using, and bay leaf.
  • Stir everything together and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  • Reduce the heat to low, cover partially, and simmer for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the kidney beans and continue cooking for another 10–15 minutes until the chilli becomes thick and rich.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Remove the bay leaf.
  • Serve hot with cooked rice and your favorite toppings such as sour cream, grated cheddar, fresh coriander, and lime wedges.
Keyword Beef Chili, Chilli Con Carne, Chilli Con Carne Recipe, Easy Chilli Con Carne, Ground Beef Chili