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Chili Con Carne with Beans Recipe

Chili con Carne is a hearty one-pot dish made with ground beef, beans, and a simple blend of spices. It’s easy to prepare and perfect for a comforting meal at home.

Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 to 6
Author: Manuela Zangara

Ingredients

Chili

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion – chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves – chopped
  • 500 g – 1.1 lb ground beef
  • 400 g – 14 oz canned red kidney beans – rinsed
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp cumin powder
  • 1.5 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 2 tbsp tomato purée
  • 400 g – 14 oz canned diced tomatoes
  • salt and pepper – to taste
  • 500 ml – 2 cups water
  • coriander

To Garnish

  • 1 tomato – chopped
  • avocado
  • sour cream
  • coriander leaves

Instructions

  1. Sauté the chopped onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat in a large heavy-based pot. Cook until softened.

  2. Add the ground beef and brown the meat, breaking up any lumps.
  3. Add the paprika, cumin powder, coriander powder, and oregano. Stir to combine.
  4. Add the tomato purée, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, a few coriander leaves, and 500 ml – 2 cups of water. Stir until well combined.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  6. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Serve topped with chopped avocado, tomato, sour cream, and extra coriander leaves.