Beef Chili Con Carne Recipe

About this recipe

Beef Chili Con Carne is a rich and hearty Mexican-inspired dish loved around the world. This version balances tender beef, smoky spices, and tangy tomatoes, delivering a comforting bowl of warmth perfect for a family dinner.

Ingredients

• - Filippo Berio Garlic Flavoured Olive Oil
• 1 Kg Red Onion 1kg
• 100 G Jumbo Garlic 100g
• - Thomas Ridley Fresh British Beef Mince
• 400G Italianavera Chopped Tomatoes In Botanical Tin, 400G
• 130 g Essential Organic Italian Tomato Puree Double Concentrate 130G
• - Potts Beef Stock Can
• 500 G Trs Red Kidney Beans
• 50G Pepper Black Ground BWFO
• - Fresh Asian Coriander Bunch
• - Pataks Lime Pickle
• 1 Lime - 1 Each
• 250G Tilda Wild Rice
• - Jalpur Red Chilli Powder Fine
• 100 G Trs Ground Cumin Jeera Powder
• 70G La Chinata Hot Smoked Paprika, 70G
• 75G Greenfields Cayenne Pepper, 75G
• 110G Gourmet Kitchen Himalayan Pink Salt Grinder

Instructions

1. 1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. 2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté for 3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. 3. Increase the heat to high and add the ground beef. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until browned and no longer pink.
4. 4. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper, and cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
5. 5. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, beef stock, and kidney beans to the pot. Stir well to combine.
6. 6. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
7. 7. Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed. Adjust the spice level by adding more chili powder or cayenne if desired.
8. 8. Remove the lid in the final 10 minutes of cooking to allow the chili to thicken slightly.
9. 9. Serve hot, garnished with fresh coriander and a squeeze of lime. Optionally, pair with rice, tortilla chips, or crusty bread.