Chilli Con Carne Recipe

Name: Chilli Con Carne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 grams Minced beef; 1 medium Brown onion, chopped; 1 Red capsicum, diced; 3 small cloves garlic, minced; 3 medium Tomatoes, diced; 400 grams Can red kidney beans, washed and drained; 400 grams Can condensed tomato soup; 1 tbsp Ground coriander; 1 tbsp Ground cumin; 1 tbsp Sweet paprika; 1 tbsp Chicken stock powder; 2 tsp Tomato paste; 1 tbsp Dried chilli flakes; 1 A little vegetable oil for frying; 1 Salt and pepper to taste

Servings: persons

500 grams Minced beef
1 medium Brown onion, chopped
1 Red capsicum, diced
3 small cloves garlic, minced
3 medium Tomatoes, diced
400 grams Can red kidney beans, washed and drained
400 grams Can condensed tomato soup
1 tbsp Ground coriander
1 tbsp Ground cumin
1 tbsp Sweet paprika
1 tbsp Chicken stock powder
2 tsp Tomato paste
1 tbsp Dried chilli flakes
1 A little vegetable oil for frying
1 Salt and pepper to taste

1
Prep all you're veggies.
2
Capsicum, onion and garlic together.
3
Tomato, beans, soup, herbs, tomato paste, spices and stock powder together in a separate bowl.
4
Now in a large heavy based pot (medium heat), add a little oil and fry capsicum, onion and garlic for around 5 minutes until onion is softened.
5
Remove and set aside.
6
Add a little more oil and fry beef mince- chopping as you cook to get rid of lumps.
7
I use a plastic egg flip.
8
When browned, return capsicum, onion and garlic- along with all other ingredients.
9
Stir well and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally- until mixture has turned quite thick.
10
Serve with rice, or guacamole, sour cream and corn chips.
11
Some corn kernels would be nice through it.
12
Some say you shouldn't put tomato in a chilli dish like this- they've obviously never tried it!
13
Cracker of a dish- Enjoy!

803

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 500 grams Minced beef, 1 medium Brown onion, chopped, 1 Red capsicum, diced, 3 small cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Chilli 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!

Chilli Con Carne

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Variations & substitutions

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