Name: Chilli con carne Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 onion, diced; 2 cloves of garlic, minced; 1 bell pepper, diced; 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes; 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tbsp chilli powder; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp oregano; Salt and pepper to taste; Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro

Chilli con carne Recipe

Ardella Forsyth Modified: January 30, 2024

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How To Make Chilli con carne

How many dishes can you make with ground pork? Quite a handful, actually. You can put together a good meal even if you only have this kind of meat in your freezer. Why not make some patties for your burgers or some good ol’ meatballs? Meat pies sound good, too. For something different, try pork fried rice! The possibilities are endless if you’re willing to experiment with this ingredient. Check out these ground pork recipes and get inspired.

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 1 hour and 30 minutes

Total: 1 hour and 45 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 onion, diced
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 bell pepper, diced
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp chilli powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro

Instructions

In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain any excess fat.
Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and diced bell pepper to the pot. Cook until vegetables are tender.
Stir in the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, tomato paste, chilli powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Cook for an additional 30 minutes uncovered to thicken the sauce.
Serve hot with optional toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, and chopped cilantro.