Ultimate Chilli

Name: Ultimate Chilli
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tbsp tomato purée; 2 tsp soy sauce; 1 tsp balsamic vinegar; 400g mushrooms; olive oil; ¼ tsp salt; 4 garlic cloves; 2 red onions; 2 red chillies; 1 celery stick; 1 red bell pepper; 250ml red wine; 2 x 400g can(s) of chopped tomatoes; 1 x 400g can of black beans; 1 x 400g can of kidney beans; 1 ½ tsp maple syrup; 10g dark chocolate; 30g coriander; 1 tsp chilli powder; 1 tsp smoked paprika; ½ tsp cinnamon; ½ tsp dried oregano; ½ tsp salt; ½ tsp black pepper; 1 bay leaf; 1 tsp cumin

Instructions

Cook:35min

This is the one we keep coming back to when we want something that absolutely delivers. A proper, hearty chilli with deep smoky flavour, loads of texture, and that satisfying kick that makes you want a second bowl before you've even finished the first. The secret weapon is the mushrooms, blitzed down and cooked until they almost melt into the base, giving you that rich, meaty depth without any meat in sight. It's the kind of recipe that feels like a big hug in a bowl, and honestly, once you've made it this way, you won't want to go back. Get this one on tonight.

Updated at: Mon, 04 May 2026 00:02:14 GMT