Chilli Con Carne - Recipe photo
    8 servings

    Chilli Con Carne

    Prep 20 min
    Cook 95 min
    8 servings
    545 kcal

    Our favourite chilli con carne recipe – packed with flavour! One pound of minced beef can easily stretch to 8 servings in this recipe – making it healthier and cheaper too.

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    • neutral oil(or olive oil)2 tbsp
    • onions(peeled and chopped)2 medium
    • garlic(peeled and chopped/crushed)6 cloves
    • minced beef((1.1 lbs))500 g
    • red wine((1 1/2 cups) full-bodied)360 ml
    • beef stock((3/4 cup) hot water plus 2 stock cubes is fine)180 ml
    • Worcestershire sauce4 tbsp
    • honey2 tbsp
    • red bell peppers(chopped)2
    • chopped tomatoes((4 x 400 ml cans))1600 ml
    • smoked paprika1 tsp
    • cumin4 tsp
    • ground coriander2 tsp
    • hot chilli powder2 tsp
    • ground ginger3 tsp
    • mixed herbs2 tsp
    • salt0.5 tsp
    • black pepper0.5 tsp
    • fresh chilli(chopped, more if you like it hotter)1
    • tomato puree(paste for US)3 tbsp
    • tomato ketchup1 tbsp
    • chipotle paste1 tsp
    • dark chocolate(80 or 90% cocoa)2 chunks
    • kidney beans((2 x 400g cans) drained and rinsed)800 g
    • mixed beans((1 x 420g can) drained and rinsed)420 g
    • fresh coriander((cilantro))1 small bunch
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