Next Level Chili Con Carne
This Next Level Chili Con Carne is a deeply spiced, slow-simmered one-pot wonder. With ground beef, bold spices, and a hearty sauce, it’s perfect for cozy nights and leftovers that taste even better the next day.
Equipment
- chopping board
- sharp knife
- large pot with lid
- wooden spoon
- sieve or colander for draining beans
- ladle for serving
Ingredients
- 1 large white onion, finely diced
- 1 large red pepper, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, finely diced
- 2.2 lbs ground beef (1 kg)
- 2 heaped tbsp tomato puree (tomato paste)
- 2 cans chopped tomatoes (14 oz / 400 g each)
- 2 cans kidney beans, drained (14 oz / 400 g each)
- 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 beef stock cubes, crumbled
- 2 tbsp paprika
- 2 tbsp ground cumin
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- as needed olive oil
- to serve rice, cheddar cheese, sour cream, lime wedges, fresh coriander
Instructions
- Place a large pot over medium heat and add olive oil. Add onion, red pepper, and garlic. Cook until softened and starting to turn golden.
- Add ground beef and break it up with a spoon. Cook until browned. Stir in tomato puree and coat the meat well.
- Add chopped tomatoes and water (from rinsing cans), kidney beans, Worcestershire sauce, and crumbled stock cubes. Stir to combine.
- Stir in paprika, cumin, chili powder, oregano, coriander, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Blend spices into sauce.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, reduce heat, and cook for 1.5 hours. Stir occasionally.
- Uncover and simmer for 5–10 more minutes until thickened. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve over rice or baked potatoes. Top with cheese, sour cream, lime, and coriander.
Notes
Serve with rice, baked potatoes, or cornbread. Top with sour cream, cheddar cheese, lime, and fresh coriander. For more heat, add crushed red pepper or smoked paprika. Leftovers make great nachos or burritos. Can be frozen up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 418kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 88mgSodium: 820mgPotassium: 980mgFiber: 8gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 4200IUVitamin C: 48mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 5mg