Chilli Con Carne
Warm up your kitchen with this hearty and flavorful Chilli Con Carne—a classic Tex-Mex dish that's perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings. Bursting with bold spices like chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika, this one-pot wonder combines tender ground beef, rich tomato sauce, and a satisfying mix of kidney and black beans. Diced red bell pepper brings a subtle sweetness, while fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime add a zesty finishing touch. Simmered to perfection in beef stock, this comfort food is ready in just over an hour and pairs beautifully with rice, crusty bread, or your favorite toppings like sour cream and shredded cheese. Packed with protein and loaded with flavor, it’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser for spice lovers!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 14-ounce cans canned chopped tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 14-ounce can canned kidney beans
- 1 14-ounce can canned black beans
- 1 cup beef stock
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 lime
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Chop the onion and sauté in the pot for 5-7 minutes until translucent.
Mince the garlic cloves, and add them to the onion, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes.
Dice the red bell pepper and stir into the pot.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef. Cook until browned and no longer pink, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon.
Add the canned chopped tomatoes and tomato paste, stirring to combine.
Drain and rinse the kidney and black beans, then add them to the pot.
Pour in the beef stock and stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and dried oregano.
Season with salt and black pepper, mixing everything well.
Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cover the pot. Let it cook for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Chop the fresh cilantro and sprinkle over the chilli before serving.
Squeeze lime juice over each serving for added freshness and flavor.
Serve hot with rice, bread, or your favorite toppings like sour cream and cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2700 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 116.9 g | 150% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.9 g | 190% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 321 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 7199 mg | 313% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 272.7 g | 99% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 91.1 g | 325% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.9 g | ||
| Protein | 151.2 g | 302% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 717 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 47.7 mg | 265% | |
| Potassium | 7184 mg | 153% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
