Hearty Chilli Con Carne Recipe with Kidney Beans, Minced Beef and Spices | Ready in 1 Hour

Need a fuss-free dish to impress at your next gathering? This hearty chilli con carne recipe makes the perfect comfort food, ideal for a casual dinner with friends.




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Allergens: None

Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients (4 servings)

  • 1 Large Onion (diced)
  • 1 Red Pepper (chopped)
  • 2 Garlic Cloves (finely chopped)
  • 1 tbsp Oil
  • 1 heaped tsp Hot Chilli Powder (or 1 tbsp Mild Chilli Powder)
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 500g Lean Minced Beef
  • 1 Beef Stock Cube
  • 400g Can Chopped Tomatoes
  • ½ tsp Dried Marjoram
  • 1 tsp Sugar (or small piece of dark chocolate)
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Purée
  • 410g Can Red Kidney Beans (drained and rinsed)
  • Boiled Long Grain Rice (to serve)
  • Soured Cream (to serve)

Not Included in Your Delivery:

  • 300ml Hot Water
  • Salt
  • Black Pepper

Nutrition Values (per serving)

  • Energy: 586 kcal
  • Fat: 20.5 g (Saturated: 7.4 g)
  • Carbohydrates: 48 g (Sugar: 9.8 g)
  • Dietary Fiber: 9.2 g
  • Protein: 40.1 g
  • Salt: 2.3 g

Utensils

  • Large Saucepan with Lid
  • Wooden Spoon or Spatula
  • Sieve

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Prepare the Veg: Peel and dice the onion into small pieces. Halve the red pepper, remove the seeds, and chop. Finely chop the garlic cloves.
  2. Start Cooking: Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the onion and cook for 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
  3. Spice it Up: Stir in the garlic, chopped pepper, chilli powder, paprika, and ground cumin. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to unlock the full depth of your chilli con carne recipe.
  4. Brown the Beef: Increase the heat and add the minced beef to the pan. Break it up with your spoon and fry for about 5 minutes, until browned and no longer pink.
  5. Make the Sauce: Dissolve the stock cube in 300ml hot water and pour into the pan. Add the chopped tomatoes, marjoram, sugar (or dark chocolate), tomato purée, salt, and pepper. Stir thoroughly.
  6. Simmer Gently: Bring everything to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover with a lid and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Add the Beans: Rinse and drain the kidney beans. Add them to the pan and simmer uncovered for 10 more minutes. Add a splash of water if the sauce gets too thick.
  8. Final Touch: Taste and adjust the seasoning. Let the chilli sit for 10 minutes with the lid on to allow the flavours in this chilli con carne recipe to develop further.
  9. Serve: Plate up your chilli with boiled rice and a dollop of soured cream for the ultimate finish.

Chef’s Tip

For extra richness, swap the sugar for a small square of dark chocolate when adding the kidney beans—this gives your chilli con carne recipe even deeper flavour.

Enjoy your Chilli Con Carne!