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Chili con Carne

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A hearty bowl of ground beef and kidney beans simmered with tomatoes and a warm chili-spice blend — quick on a weeknight, even better slow-cooked.

Prep 00:10
Cook 00:30
Total 00:40
Yield 5

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 ((stock cubes), crumbled (Note 1))
  • 1 1/2 tsp sugar ((any type))
  • 1/2 - 1 1/2 cups 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

  1. 1
    Cook the garlic and onion in oil, then add the bell pepper and cook until the onion is translucent.
  2. 2
    Turn the heat up, add the beef, and brown, breaking it up.
  3. 3
    Stir in the chili spice mix and cook briefly.
  4. 4
    Add the remaining ingredients with water; bring to a simmer.
  5. 5
    Cook uncovered 20-40 minutes (or covered 1½-2 hours for slow-cooked depth).
  6. 6
    Season to taste and serve with rice, chips or tortillas and toppings.
Category
Dinner
Cuisine
American

Dietary Information

Gluten Free

Recipe Attribution

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