Chili con Carne

DIFFICULTY
Easy Easy
PREP TIME
Under 30 Min. Under 30 Min.
COOK TIME
Under 1 Hr. Under 1 Hr.
SERVES
2-4 2-4
Chili con Carne
A real crowd-pleaser – easy and delicious chili con carne. A warm and filling dish where it’s easy to sneak in extra vegetables. A meal that can be cooked over an open fire with the whole family.
Main INGREDIENTS
  • Meat
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Ingredients
Method

Ingredients

  • 400 g minced beef
  • 2 onions
  • 3 carrots
  • 4 celery stalks
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp crushed chipotle chili
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • 40 g tomato purée
  • 800 ml tomato passata
  • 400 g kidney beans
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1–2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 200 ml sour cream
  • 1 bunch fresh coriander (cilantro)
  • 200 g rice
  • Method

  • 1
    Peel and rinse all vegetables and chop them finely using a mini chopper or finely slice them with a knife.
  • 2
    Brown the meat well in a little oil over high heat. Add salt, pepper, and spices, and sauté for 1–2 minutes.
  • 3
    Add the chopped vegetables and cook for 7–8 minutes, stirring, until everything is tender. Add the tomato purée and cook for about 2 minutes.
  • 4
    Add the tomatoes, season with salt, pepper, and red wine vinegar, and bring to a boil. Let simmer for at least 30 minutes, preferably longer. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and vinegar before serving.
  • 5
    Cook the rice according to the package instructions.
  • 6
    Serve topped with sour cream, fresh coriander, and optionally some fresh chili, with cooked rice on the side.
  • 7
    TIP: You can make this dish with chunks of both pork and beef—just remember that the cooking time will be longer.