Chile Con Carne Recipe

Name: Chile Con Carne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 400 grams Kidney beans (or mixed beans, chickpeas, soy beans etc.); 250 grams Ground meat mix; 100 grams Bacon (minced as the same size as the ground meat); 2 Onions (large); 4 Green bell peppers; 1 small Carrot; 2 clove Garlic; 2 Canned tomatoes; 1 tbsp * Cumin; 1 tbsp or more *Chili powder; 2 tbsp *Ketchup; 1 tbsp *Japanese Worcestershire-style sauce; 1 tbsp * Garlic and soy sauce (normal soy sauce); 1 * Soup stock cube; 200 ml *Water (leftover from rehydrating the beans); 1 tsp * Oregano; 1 1/2 tsp *Salt; 2 tbsp Vegetable oil; 2 tbsp White flour; 1 dash Salt and pepper; 2 tbsp White wine (or cooking sake); 1 Bay leaf

Servings: persons

400 grams Kidney beans (or mixed beans, chickpeas, soy beans etc.)
250 grams Ground meat mix
100 grams Bacon (minced as the same size as the ground meat)
2 Onions (large)
4 Green bell peppers
1 small Carrot
2 clove Garlic
2 Canned tomatoes
1 tbsp * Cumin
1 tbsp or more *Chili powder
2 tbsp *Ketchup
1 tbsp *Japanese Worcestershire-style sauce
1 tbsp * Garlic and soy sauce (normal soy sauce)
1 * Soup stock cube
200 ml *Water (leftover from rehydrating the beans)
1 tsp * Oregano
1 1/2 tsp *Salt
2 tbsp Vegetable oil
2 tbsp White flour
1 dash Salt and pepper
2 tbsp White wine (or cooking sake)
1 Bay leaf

1
Chop the vegetables roughly into the same size.
2
Heat oil in a pot and fry the garlic.
3
Once it's fragrant, add the onions and fry until soft.
4
Add the ground meat, brown over high heat, and then add the white wine.
5
Reduce heat to medium, adding the remaining vegetables and flour and coat the mixture with the flour evenly.
6
Add the canned tomatoes, beans, water, * ingredients, and bay leaf, and boil for about 40 minutes.
7
Stir while scraping the bottom of the pot to avoid burning, and season with salt and pepper.
8
Transfer into bowls and it's done.
9
Eat with bread or tortillas.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 400 grams Kidney beans (or mixed beans, chickpeas, soy beans etc.), 250 grams Ground meat mix, 100 grams Bacon (minced as the same size as the ground meat), 2 Onions (large), and more.

Yes, Chile Con Carne falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chile Con Carne

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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