Chilli Con Carne

An incredibly easy party dish with an authentic Mexican touch using grated dark chocolate for a rich, deep flavor.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 646 kcals 2584 kcals
Carbohydrates 59.1 grams 236.4 grams
Fat 29.6 grams 118.4 grams
Protein 35.7 grams 142.8 grams
Cook Time
120 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
2
squares
Dark Chocolate
70% cocoa, grated
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
1
tbsp
Soured Cream
for garnish
GrainsCereals
1
portion
Rice
cooked, for serving
LegumesPulses
400
g
Kidney Beans
drained and rinsed
Liquids
500
ml
Meat
500
g
Beef Mince
best-quality
NutsSeeds
2
cloves
Garlic
crushed
0.5
tsp
1
piece
Pepper
red or green, seeds removed and roughly chopped
1
pinch
Sea Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
to taste
1
bunch
Coriander
small bunch, chopped
OilsFats
2
tbsp
Vegetables
1
piece
Red Onion
finely chopped
1
piece
Carrot
quartered lengthways and chopped
400
g

Steps

  • Heat oil in a large pan and sauté onion and carrots for 7 minutes until softened.
  • Add garlic and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Stir in spices and oregano and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add beef mince and brown for 4 minutes while breaking it into small pieces.
  • Mix in tomato purée and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in kidney beans and chopped peppers and cook for 4 minutes.
  • Add tinned tomatoes and 500ml beef stock to cover the meat.
  • Season with salt and pepper and bring to a rapid simmer.
  • Lower heat and simmer for 2 hours until the sauce is thickened.
  • Stir in grated chocolate until melted.
  • Serve over cooked rice with coriander and soured cream garnish.