The Best Oh-Shit-I-Forgot-To-Buy-Tomatoes-! Chili C

Name: The Best Oh-Shit-I-Forgot-To-Buy-Tomatoes-! Chili Con Carne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (300 g) can black beans or (300 g) can kidney beans; 500 g ground meat, of your choice; 1 big onion; 4 garlic cloves; 2 cm piece fresh gingerroot; 4 small cherry tomatoes; 500 ml water; 1 beef bouillon cube; 1 tablespoon of plain ketchup; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon dried parsley; 1 teaspoon coriander powder; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon bay leaf, powder; 1 handful fresh cilantro leaves

Servings: persons

1 (300 g) can black beans or (300 g) can kidney beans
500 g ground meat, of your choice
1 big onion
4 garlic cloves
2 cm piece fresh gingerroot
4 small cherry tomatoes
500 ml water
1 beef bouillon cube
1 tablespoon of plain ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon bay leaf, powder
1 handful fresh cilantro leaves

1
brown the ground meat in some butter and/or oil.
2
add the chopped onion.
3
when the onion softens, add the minced garlic and ginger.
4
stir for a couple of moments.
5
add the chopped cherry tomatoes, the water, the ketchup, the worcestershire sauce and the red wine vinegar.
6
when it boils, add the bouillon cube and all the spices.
7
let it simmer for 20 minutes.
8
add the drained beans.
9
let simmer for another 10 minutes.
10
add the chopped fresh cilantro.

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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 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (300 g) can black beans or (300 g) can kidney beans, 500 g ground meat, of your choice, 1 big onion, 4 garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, The Best Oh-Shit-I-Forgot-To-Buy-Tomatoes-! Chili 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!

The Best Oh-Shit-I-Forgot-To-Buy-Tomatoes-! Chili Con Carne

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