Print
clockclock iconcutlerycutlery iconflagflag iconfolderfolder iconinstagraminstagram iconpinterestpinterest iconfacebookfacebook iconprintprint iconsquaressquares iconheartheart iconheart solidheart solid icon
Ultimate Chilli Con Carne Recipe

Ultimate Chilli Con Carne Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

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

  • Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil (or olive oil)
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 500 g (1.1 lbs) minced beef
  • 360 ml red wine
  • 180 ml beef stock
  • 4 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 red bell peppers, chopped
  • 4 x 400 ml tins chopped tomatoes
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 4 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 2 tsp hot chilli powder
  • 3 tsp ground ginger
  • 2 tsp mixed herbs
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 chopped fresh chilli
  • 3 tbsp tomato puree
  • 1 tbsp tomato ketchup
  • 1 tsp chipotle paste
  • 2 chunks dark chocolate
  • 2 x 400 g cans kidney beans
  • 1 x 420 g can mixed beans
  • Small bunch fresh coriander

Instructions

  1. Heat oil, add onions and cook until soft.
  2. Add garlic, cook 1 min.
  3. Add beef, brown well.
  4. Pour in red wine, simmer 3 mins.
  5. Mix stock, Worcestershire sauce, honey – add to pan.
  6. Add peppers and tomatoes, stir well.
  7. Add spices, salt, pepper, and fresh chilli, cook 2-3 mins.
  8. Stir in puree, ketchup, chipotle, and chocolate. Simmer 1 hr.
  9. Add beans, simmer 20–30 mins.
  10. Stir in coriander before serving. Serve with rice, sour cream, and chillies.

Notes

  • Gluten free: use GF stock, Worcestershire, puree, ketchup, and chocolate.
  • Make ahead: tastes even better the next day.
  • Freezer-friendly: portion and freeze, then reheat.
  • Slow cooker: reduce stock, cook 6–7 hrs low or 5–6 hrs high.
  • Alcohol free: swap wine with extra stock.
  • Author: lily
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican