Chili con Carne (Spiced Meat and Bean Stew)

Name: Chili con Carne (Spiced Meat and Bean Stew)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: American, TexMex
Ingredients: 500 g minced beef (ideally 80 percent lean); 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 large onion (finely chopped); 3 garlic cloves (minced); 1 red bell pepper (diced); 1 green bell pepper (diced); 2 tsp ground cumin; 2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp chilli powder (adjust to taste); 1 tbsp tomato purée; 400 g canned chopped tomatoes; 400 g canned red kidney beans (drained and rinsed); 300 ml beef stock (low sodium); 1 tsp sugar; Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste); Juice of half a lime; Optional: sour cream (chopped coriander, and grated cheddar for garnish)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:50min

A smoky and spiced meat and bean stew simmered to perfection with cumin, paprika, peppers and lime. A hearty Tex-Mex classic perfect for cosy dinners and crowd-pleasing meals.

Updated at: Sat, 21 Jun 2025 12:35:59 GMT