Chilli Con Carne

A rich, slow-simmered beef chilli with mushrooms and kidney beans, served with rice, tortillas, soured cream, and cheddar.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1068.2 kcals 4272.8 kcals
Carbohydrates 101.3 grams 405.2 grams
Fat 52.2 grams 208.6 grams
Protein 48.6 grams 194.5 grams
Cook Time
120 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
1.5
piece
1
piece
Beef Stock Cube
dissolved in 250ml boiling water
Dairy
142
ml
100
g
GrainsCereals
300
g
Long-Grain Rice
cooked, drained
4
piece
LegumesPulses
410
g
Red Kidney Beans
canned, rinsed, drained
Liquids
350
ml
Meat
500
g
NutsSeeds
3
clove
Garlic
peeled, chopped
1
tsp
Thyme
fresh, chopped
1
tsp
Rosemary
fresh, chopped
2
clove
Garlic
peeled, finely chopped
1
tsp
Cumin
ground
1
tsp
Coriander
ground
OilsFats
1.5
tbsp
Vegetable Oil
for the braised mince
2
tbsp
Vegetable Oil
for the chilli con carne
Vegetables
2
piece
Onion
small, peeled, chopped
200
g
1
piece
Onion
peeled, finely chopped
400
g
2
piece
Red Chilli
finely chopped
250
g
Mushrooms
thickly sliced

Steps

  • Fry onions, garlic, and herbs in half the vegetable oil until golden-brown.
  • Brown the beef mince in batches using the remaining oil in a separate pan.
  • Combine the browned beef with the onion mixture.
  • Add canned tomatoes and Worcestershire sauce and bring to a simmer.
  • Dissolve stock cubes in 500ml boiling water.
  • Add stock to the beef, simmer for one hour until thickened, then let cool.
  • Fry onions and garlic in a heavy pan until softened.
  • Stir in ground spices, add wine, and simmer until liquid reduces by half.
  • Add chopped tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, and red chillies, and simmer until thickened.
  • Add braised mince, mushrooms, kidney beans, and 250ml beef stock.
  • Simmer for 45 minutes until the sauce is thick and flavours intensify.
  • Serve over rice with tortillas, soured cream, and grated cheese.