Chilli Con Carne
A flavour-packed, versatile and budget-friendly dish made with minced beef and canned beans.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 577kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 green capsicum, chopped
- 500 grams beef mince
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ teaspoon chilli powder (for very mild heat, x2,3 or 4 for medium-hot heat)
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 400 grams canned tomatoes
- 2 cups beef stock
- 400 grams tinned red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 10 grams dark chocolate (2 small squares, optional)
Instructions
- Cook onion in oil over low-medium heat in a large frypan for a few minutes until onion is translucent.
- Add the minced garlic, bay leaf, chilli powder, basil, paprika, salt and pepper, mince and capsicum and cook over med-high heat until mince is browned and there is no liquid in the pan.
- Add tomatoes and stock. Bring to the boil and then turn down heat so mixture is gently simmering.
- Simmer for one hour, topping up with water as necessary so the mixture maintains the consistency of bolognese.
- When ready to serve, add beans and chocolate and stir over low heat for a few minutes.
Notes
Storing: You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Freezing: Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 4 months.
Nutrition: The nutrition information is an automatically generated estimate and is not guaranteed to be accurate.
Tips:
- You want a steady simmer, so adjust the temperature as necessary as it cooks.
- Top up with water if necessary as it simmers to prevent it drying out.
- Yes, it needs to simmer for an hour.
Nutrition
Calories: 577kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 1334mg | Potassium: 1376mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 422IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 7mg