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Chilli Con Carne Recipe
You name it Chili, we name it Chilli Con Carne. No matter this as, the alluring scent of a pot of Chilli bubbles away on the range is a common language!! Whip it this up as a fast meal, although if in case you have time to sluggish cook dinner you’ll be rewarded with extremely tender beef and an additional luscious sauce. Serve over rice, or corn chips for dunking. Or make a comfortable Southern meal with Cornbread or Cornbread Muffins!
This can be a reader-favourite recipe included by widespread demand in my debut cookbook “Dinner”!
This can be a reader-favourite recipe included by widespread demand in my debut cookbook “Dinner”!
Texans have claimed Chili as their very own, even going as far to legally make it the official dish of Texas (!!?). Although apparently, there’s proof that traces the origins of Chili to Spain. Think about that! 🙂
Die-hard Texan Chili fanatics will inform you it’s unlawful so as to add beans into Chili. They’ll additionally inform you there’s no canned tomato in it, it’s made with cubes of beef not mince/floor beef, and that it MUST be made utilizing entire dried chilis, rehydrated then pureed.
Right here is an effective genuine Texan Chili recipe that I’ve tried, if you’re so inclined to present the true factor a go.
So – this isn’t a hardcore Texan Chili. That is Chilli as most individuals comprehend it, as I had at all times recognized it till I visited Texas.
The dish recognized merely as Chili within the US and Canada is named Chilli Con Carne right here in Australia and within the UK.
It seems to be like Bolognese and is cooked like Bolognese – besides there’s a load of Tex-Mex spices added. It tastes like a saucy model of the nice ole’ beef mince taco filling everyone knows and love (that’s nowhere to be present in Mexico!!).
It’s speculated to be spicy – however I received’t decide when you can’t deal with the warmth!
I actually imply it once I say it’s cooked like Bolognese! The steps are precisely the identical and many of the components – aside from the addition of the spices and beans.
Additionally like Bolognese, Chilli Con Carne will be simmered for simply 20 minutes as a fast midweek meal which is delish, however if in case you have the time to sluggish cook dinner for a few hours, you’ll actually take it to a different degree. The meat turns into tremendous tender, the sauce turns into richer in a manner that solely sluggish cooking could make it.
A be aware on Chili Powder– I’ve at all times made my Chili utilizing a do-it-yourself Chili Powder slightly than a retailer purchased combine for 2 causes:
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Chili Powder (one “L”) as it’s recognized within the States and Canada which is often utilized in Chili recipes shared by American cooks / bloggers and so on just isn’t available outdoors of the States; What we name Chilli Powder (two “L”‘s) right here in Australia and many of the remainder of the world is pure floor chilli and it’s tremendous spicy; and
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Chili Powder is a non spicy seasoning combine, not simply pure floor chilli, and completely different manufacturers differ in flavour and high quality. So utilizing a do-it-yourself Chili Powder permits for better consistency in finish outcome regardless of the place you’re on this huge broad world.
Ah, the enjoyable half – tips on how to serve it!! Whereas it’s completely acceptable to position a big pot of Chili within the centre of the desk and everybody lunges forth armed with corn chips, listed here are different extra respectable methods to serve it:
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In a bowl with Toppings, with a aspect of corn chips or heat tortillas for dunking (widespread within the US);
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Over rice with Toppings (smart dinner choice, typical within the UK and Australia);
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With Corn Bread on the aspect – attempt these tender fast ‘n straightforward Cornbread Muffins;
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Over scorching chips with cheese sauce – Chili Fries!
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In baked potatoes;
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Over pasta;
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Topped with corn bread batter and baked – Tamale Pie!
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In tender rolls – Chili Sloppy Joes;
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On scorching canines – Chili Canine!!! ↓↓↓
There’s a plethora of Topping choices, although the primary two aren’t actually “choices” (in my humble opinion):
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bitter cream (obligatory in my world) or yoghurt (for a more healthy choice)
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grated cheese (additionally obligatory)
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recent coriander / cilantro leaves, finely sliced inexperienced onions or chopped pink onions
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diced avocado
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pico de gallo
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recent slices of jalapeno or different chili of selection
For midweek meals, I serve it over rice as a result of, as famous above, it’s the “smart choice”. For gatherings, Chili Canine are terrific as a result of nothing bonds individuals higher than digging into messy meals collectively – added bonus is that one pot of Chili goes far (makes ~ 20 Chili Canine).
My favorite technique to serve Chili is with corn chips with bitter cream, cheese and coriander as a result of it’s a loopy good mixture. It’s like a deconstructed Nachos – however saucier. And y’all know I like my sauce!!! – Johnsat x
Chilli Lovers! Don’t miss:
- Gradual Cooker Shredded Beef Chilli Con Carne – You’ll love the way in which the shredded beef soaks up the sauce!
- Chili Mac – all the things and love about Chilli, with macaroni! (Bonus: it’s all made in a single pot)
- Chili Tamale Pie – Chilli topped with cornbread. An ideal match!
This recipe options in my debut cookbook Dinner. The e-book is usually new recipes, however it is a reader favorite included by widespread demand!
This recipe options in my debut cookbook Dinner. The e-book is usually new recipes, however it is a reader favorite included by widespread demand!
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves , minced
- 1 onion , diced (brown, white, yellow)
- 1 red capsicum (bell pepper), diced
- 1 lb / 500g beef mince / ground beef
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 800g / 28 oz can crushed tomato
- 14 oz / 420g can red kidney beans , drained (or other beans)
- 2 beef bouillon cubes , crumbled (Note 1)
- 1 1/2 tsp sugar (any type)
- 1/2 – 1 1/2 cups / 125 – 375 ml water
- 1 – 2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste) (Note 2)
- 4 tsp paprika powder
- 5 tsp cumin powder
- 2 tsp garlic powder (or onion powder)
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp oregano
- 1 1/2 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt
- Rice, corn chips, tortillas (Note 5 for more)
- Sour cream, yoghurt, grated cheese, coriander./cilantro (Note 6 for more)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic and onion, cook for 1 minute, then add capsicum and cook for 2 minutes until onion is translucent.
- Turn heat up to high and add beef. Cook, breaking it up as you go, until mostly browned.
- Add Chili Spice Mix. Cook until beef is browned all over. (This step helps release extra flavour from the spices)
- Add remaining ingredients, with 1/2 cup of water for Quick Cook or 1 1/2 cups for Slow Cook. Bring to simmer, then adjust heat per step below:
- Quick Cook – 20 to 40 minutes, uncovered, on medium low heat so it’s bubbling gently; OR
- Slow Cook – 1.5 hours to 2 hours, covered, on low heat so it’s bubbling very gently. (Note 3 Slow Cooker)
- Adjust salt to taste just before serving.
- Serve over rice, or ladle into bowls and serve with corn chips or warm tortillas on the side with Toppings of choice (Note 6). See Note 7 for more serving options. My usual: Either over rice or with corn chips, always with sour cream, cheese and coriander.
Notes
1. Beef cube: You can sub the water with 2 cups beef broth and skip the bouillon cube but will need to ensure you cook for long enough to reduce down.
2. Spiciness – Chili is supposed to be hot! Use 1 tsp cayenne pepper for a warm hum, 1.5 tsp for a nice tingle, or 2 tsp for medium spiciness. Best way is to start with less then add more at the end.
3. SLOW COOKER: This is spectacular made in the slow cooker. Just follow the steps in the recipe up to Step 4 using only 1/4 cup of water then tip everything into the slow cooker. Cook it for 6 hours on low in the slow cooker. Even 8 hours will be fine.
4. Storage – even better the next day and freezes fabulously.
5. Serving suggestions: The two most common ways to serve as a meal are:i) Ladle into bowls and serve with Toppings of choice, corn chips or tortillas for dunking (or try this Easy Soft Flatbread);ii) Over rice with Toppings
Other ways (see in post for more details): Chili Dogs (makes around 20, highly recommend slow cook to break down the beef into fine pieces), Chili Fries, Stuffed Baked Potatoes, Sloppy Joes, Tamale Pie (use this recipe which I have since found out is an actual recipe called Tamale Pie, not just something I made up!), tossed through pasta, pasta bake, with corn bread (make muffin size or one big one).
6. Toppings: Sour cream and grated cheese (both mandatory in my world), coriander/cilantro leaves, sliced green onions, diced red onion, Pico de Gallo, Diced avocado, sliced jalapeño or other chillies.
7. Nutrition per serving assuming 5 servings. Chilli Con Carne only, no rice or toppings.
Nutrition Facts
Chilli Con Carne
Amount Per Serving (280 g)
Calories 367
Calories from Fat 91
% Daily Value*
Fat 10.1g16%Saturated Fat 2.9g18%Cholesterol 90mg30%Sodium 443mg19%Potassium 1275mg36%Carbohydrates 30.5g10%Fiber 7.3g30%Sugar 7.2g8%Protein 39.6g79%
Vitamin A 1550IU31%Vitamin C 83.3mg101%Calcium 10mg1%Iron 22.3mg124% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Originally published June 2016. Recipe improved slightly in August 2018 with more sauce, and slightly better seasonings. Photos and post updated, recipe video added and of course a new Life of Dozer! ↓↓↓
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