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Chili Con Carne

Chili Con Carne

A hearty, spicy chili con carne with ground beef, kidney beans and smoked paprika — a classic American dish for the family table that comes together in under an hour.

Time60 min
Servings5
Calories376 kcal
LevelMedium

Ingredients

  • beef mince600 g
  • onion1 pcs
  • bell pepper1 pcs
  • garlic3 cloves
  • chili powder2 tsp
  • ground cumin1 tsp
  • smoked paprika1 tsp
  • dried oregano1 tsp
  • canned crushed tomatoes400 g
  • canned beans (red)400 g
  • beef broth200 ml
  • sour cream100 g
  • cilantro15 g

Instructions

1

Dice the onion and bell pepper finely, and mince the garlic.

2

In a heavy-bottomed pot over high heat, brown the ground beef for 5-7 minutes until crusty, breaking up any lumps with a spatula.

3

Add the onion and pepper, and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened; stir in the garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika and dried oregano, and toast the spices for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

4

Pour in the beef stock and canned crushed tomatoes, stir well and bring to a boil.

5

Add the beans, reduce the heat to low and simmer covered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.

6

Season with salt and adjust the heat with an extra pinch of chili powder to taste.

7

Serve hot with rice or corn chips, topped with sour cream and fresh chopped cilantro.