{"id":"cb88a195-3acf-4ce2-9b2b-a14a7f4c0add","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/cb88a195-3acf-4ce2-9b2b-a14a7f4c0add","source_url":"https://www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk/chilli-con-carne/","title":"The BEST Chilli Con Carne","description":"This recipe has been tested over many years to create a rich, spicy and DELICIOUS chilli con carne that you'll make over and over again! I recommend giving the notes section a quick read before getting started for best results.","servings":6,"servings_text":"6","prep_time":"PT20M","cook_time":"PT110M","total_time":"PT130M","image_url":"https://www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/best-chilli-con-carne-8.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"Olive Oil, (as needed)","item":"Olive Oil,","preparation":"as needed"},{"text":"1 large White Onion, (finely diced)","item":"large White Onion,","quantity":1,"preparation":"finely diced"},{"text":"1 large Red Pepper (Capsicum/Bell Pepper) (finely diced)","item":"large Red Pepper (Capsicum/Bell Pepper)","quantity":1,"preparation":"finely diced"},{"text":"3 large cloves of Garlic, (finely diced)","item":"large cloves of Garlic,","quantity":3,"preparation":"finely diced"},{"text":"2.2lbs / 1kg Ground/Minced Beef ((see notes))","item":"/ 1kg Ground/Minced Beef ((see notes))","quantity":2.2,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"2 heaped tbsp Tomato Puree ((Tomato Paste in US))","item":"heaped tbsp Tomato Puree ((Tomato Paste in US))","quantity":2},{"text":"1 cup / 240ml Red Wine, ((see notes))","item":"/ 240ml Red Wine, ((see notes))","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2x 14oz/400g cans Chopped Tomatoes","item":"x 14oz/400g cans Chopped Tomatoes","quantity":2},{"text":"2x 14oz/400g cans Kidney Beans, (drained)","item":"x 14oz/400g cans Kidney Beans,","quantity":2,"preparation":"drained"},{"text":"3 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce","item":"Worcestershire Sauce","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 Beef Stock Cubes ((Beef Bouillon))","item":"Beef Stock Cubes ((Beef Bouillon))","quantity":2},{"text":"2 tbsp EACH: Paprika, Cumin, Chilli Powder ((see notes))","item":"EACH: Paprika, Cumin, Chilli Powder ((see notes))","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 tsp EACH: Oregano, Ground Coriander, Sugar, Salt ((or to taste))","item":"EACH: Oregano, Ground Coriander, Sugar, Salt ((or to taste))","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 tsp Black Pepper","item":"Black Pepper","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"Rice","item":"Rice"},{"text":"Grated Cheddar Cheese","item":"Grated Cheddar Cheese"},{"text":"Lime Wedges","item":"Lime Wedges"},{"text":"Sour Cream","item":"Sour Cream"},{"text":"Fresh Coriander (Cilantro)","item":"Fresh Coriander","preparation":"Cilantro"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Add a splash of oil to a large deep pot over medium heat. Add the onion, red pepper & garlic and fry until they begin to soften and take on a tinge of golden colour."},{"number":2,"text":"Add in the beef, break it up with your wooden spoon and continue to fry over medium heat until browned all over. Stir in 2 heaped tbsp tomato paste then deglaze with red wine. Allow to simmer for a few mins to allow the meat to soak in the wine."},{"number":3,"text":"Add the canned chopped tomatoes. Fill each can halfway up with water, swill, then add that in too. Add in the drained kidney beans, 2 beef stock cubes, 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 2 tbsp cumin, paprika, chilli powder, 1 tsp oregano, ground coriander, salt & sugar and 1/2 tsp black pepper."},{"number":4,"text":"Give it a good stir as you bring to a simmer, making sure everything is well blended. Once simmering pop on the lid, turn down the heat to low and allow it to bubble away for 1 hour 30mins, stirring occasionally. I know it seems a long time but it truly makes a difference."},{"number":5,"text":"Take off the lid and allow to simmer until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency - 5-10 mins or so, depending on how much it has already reduced (keep simmering longer to thicken if needed - just keep simmering, it will thicken, I promise). Adjust seasoning/spice with chilli powder, salt, sugar and black pepper if needed."},{"number":6,"text":"Serve over rice with cheese, a dollop of sour cream, a sprinkle of fresh coriander and a squeeze of lime juice!"}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:14.472755+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:42:16.767015+00:00"}