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Chili con Carne

Chili con Carne

American
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55 minutes
4 people
Medium31–60 min or 7–12 steps

55 min · 6 steps

Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps

430 kcalper person
Protein 30g
Carbs 26g
Fats 22g

About this dish

Beef mince simmered low with chilli powder, cumin and tomatoes until deeply rich, then finished with kidney beans - the border-state stew that built its own cook-off circuit.

Allergy Info

None

Diet Info

Meat

Ingredients

Fresh Produce

  • Oniondiced1
  • Garlic clovescrushed3
  • Red Bell Peppersdiced1

Meat & Poultry

  • Beef Mince15% fat600 g

Tins & Jars

  • Chopped Tomatoestwo 400 g tins800 g
  • Beef Stock250 ml
  • Kidney beansdrained and rinsed400 g

Spices & Seasonings

  • Chilli powder2 tbsp
  • Ground Cumin1 tbsp
  • Smoked paprika1 tsp
  • Salt1 tsp

Utensils

  • Large pot
  • Chopping board
  • Sharp knife
  • Meat thermometer

Method

1

Dice the onion and red pepper and crush the garlic.

Approx. 8 minutes
2

Brown the beef mince in a large pot over high heat for 7 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks.

Approx. 7 minutes
3

Add the onion, garlic and red pepper and cook for 5 minutes until softened.

Approx. 5 minutes
4

Stir in the chilli powder, ground cumin and smoked paprika and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Approx. 1 minute
5

Add the chopped tomatoes, beef stock and salt, bring to a simmer, then cook uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.

Approx. 30 minutes
6

Stir in the kidney beans and simmer for a further 4 minutes until heated through and a meat thermometer confirms the mince reads at least 71°C.

Approx. 4 minutes