Marc'S Magic Chilli Con Carne Recipe

Name: Marc'S Magic Chilli Con Carne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 g beef mince not too lean; 2 onions finely chopped, or 1; 2 peppers green or red, finely chopped, or 1; 4 garlic cloves crushed, or 2; 2 teaspoons chilli flakes OR 1 jalapeno pepper or chilli, finely chopped; 4 teaspoons cumin powder or 2; 2 teaspoons hot chilli powder or 1; 2 tins chopped tomatoes; 1 tin kidney beans drained; 1/2 cup beef stock or a stock cube, optional; 2 tablespoons tomato puree; 2 glasses of red wine preferably dry, or 1; 1 sprinkle salt; 1 sprinkle pepper; 1 splash olive oil; 4 cups rice half cup per person, or 2; 3 springs of fresh coriander optional but preferable; 300 g sour cream optional but preferable, or 150g; 100 g cheddar cheese grated, optional

Servings: persons

500 g beef mince not too lean
2 onions finely chopped, or 1
2 peppers green or red, finely chopped, or 1
4 garlic cloves crushed, or 2
2 teaspoons chilli flakes OR 1 jalapeno pepper or chilli, finely chopped
4 teaspoons cumin powder or 2
2 teaspoons hot chilli powder or 1
2 tins chopped tomatoes
1 tin kidney beans drained
1/2 cup beef stock or a stock cube, optional
2 tablespoons tomato puree
2 glasses of red wine preferably dry, or 1
1 sprinkle salt
1 sprinkle pepper
1 splash olive oil
4 cups rice half cup per person, or 2
3 springs of fresh coriander optional but preferable
300 g sour cream optional but preferable, or 150g
100 g cheddar cheese grated, optional

1
add olive oil to a hot saucepan
2
sprinkle in some salt and pepper
3
add the mince and start to brown
4
half way through the browning process, add the onions and garlic
5
once flily browned, add the red/green pepper
6
after a couple of minutes, add the chopped tomatoes, kidney beans, and wine
7
after another minute or two, add the puree, cumin, and hot chilli powder
8
cook over a low heat for a further 10-60 minutes
9
add stock if necessary to add moisture
10
add salt and pepper as necessary to balance flavour
11
add the chilli or chilli flakes 10 minutes before the end
12
boil the rice to coinside with your prospective finishing time
13
serve with rice, sour cream and coriander

1823

kcal

Calories

Fat

226

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 500 g beef mince not too lean, 2 onions finely chopped, or 1, 2 peppers green or red, finely chopped, or 1, 4 garlic cloves crushed, or 2, and more.

Yes, Marc'S Magic Chilli Con Carne falls under the Meat & Poultry 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!

Marc'S Magic Chilli Con Carne

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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