Chilli Con Carne Recipe

Name: Chilli Con Carne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large red onion; 1 large white onion; 600 g lean ground beef; 2 beef bouillon cubes; 1 (4 ounce) packet chili seasoning mix (loads of choice, all the same!); 2 (8 ounce) cans chopped tomatoes; 1 (4 ounce) can kidney beans; 1 small red pepper; 1 small green pepper; 1 small yellow pepper; 1 tablespoon oil

Servings: persons

1
1st prep all your onions, slice and dice, 2m chunks.
2
Heat the oil on a high heat in a large pan.
3
Add the onions and soften/brown.
4
Add the mince beef and mix.
5
Add one beef stock cube, crush and sprinkle over.
6
Mix well and brown off the mince beef.
7
Add the other beef stock cube, crush and sprinkle over.
8
Lower the heat, and add the packet of chilli spice mix.
9
Mix well, mixture should feel dry, watch out you dont burn it.
10
Add 1 tin of tomatoes and mix.
11
Now simmer for 5 minutes.
12
Add the 2nd tin of tomatoes and mix.
13
Add Kidney Beans and mix.
14
Cook on a very low heat for 1 hour with a lid on the pan.
15
Stir every 10/15 minutes.
16
Add Chopped/Chunky Peppers.
17
cook again for 30/40 mins on a very low heat.
18
Stir every 20 minutes.
19
Serve with garlic bread and rice, yum yum.
20
it saves well, and you can frezze it if your mince beef is fresh, its great on jacket supds too.

614

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large red onion, 1 large white onion, 600 g lean ground beef, 2 beef bouillon cubes, 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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