Chili Con Carne Recipe
Fiery Flavours Unleashed: Dive into Our Spicy Chili Con Carne Delight!
Savour the bold essence of a spicy Chili Con Carne, a comforting blend featuring lean ground beef, zesty bacon, and kidney beans. Top with cheese, cilantro, and sour cream for an irresistible finish.
Servings4 people
Per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 125 g rindless bacon roughly chopped
- 750 g lean ground beef
- 2 medium brown onions finely chopped
- 2 medium red bell peppers chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1-2 jalapeno peppers finely chopped (adjust to your desired spice level)
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper adjust to your desired spice level
- 800 g can crushed tomatoes
- 400 g can kidney beans drained, rinsed
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
- Grated cheddar cheese for serving
- Sour cream for serving
- Sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped bacon and cook until slightly crispy. Remove from the pot and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the lean ground beef. Cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
- Add the chopped onions, red bell peppers, and jalapeno peppers to the pot. Sauté until the vegetables are softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, dried oregano, and cayenne pepper. Cook for a minute or two until fragrant.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes and bring the mixture to a simmer. Let it cook for about 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Add the drained kidney beans and cooked bacon to the pot. Simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and black pepper according to your preference.
Notes
Serve the chili hot, garnished with chopped cilantro, grated cheddar cheese, sliced green onions, and maybe a dollop of sour cream.
You can also serve the chili con carne with some warm cornbread, rice, or tortilla chips for dipping.