Classic Chili Con Carne
This hearty chili con carne is a perfect blend of ground beef, beans, and spices, simmered to perfection. It's a comforting dish that is great for gatherings or a cozy family dinner.
This recipe is mexican style, dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 15 min prep and 60 min cook.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 60 min · Total: 75 min · Serves: 6
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include garlic, bell pepper, salt, canned tomatoes.
- Follow all 9 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.
Ingredients
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 medium bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 tsp salt
- 400 g canned tomatoes
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 250 ml beef broth
- 400 g canned kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 500 g ground beef
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and bell pepper, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef to the pot, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned.
- Sprinkle in the chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper, stirring to coat the meat evenly.
- Pour in the canned tomatoes and beef broth, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
- Add the drained kidney beans and stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the chili simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 410
- Protein: 30 g
- Fat: 22 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.