() Basket
chilli con carne from scratch
Back to Recipes

Easy Chilli con Carne

A delicious, rich and spicy chilli con carne made from scratch, combining the perfect blend of herbs and spices including Cumin, Coriander, Oregano, Bay, Paprika and Chillies.

Ingredients
Preparation
15 mins Prep Time 25 mins Cook Time
15 mins Prep Time
25 mins Cook Time

  • Heat the oil in a pan and gently fry the onion, over a medium-heat, until softened. Stir in the Ground Cumin, Ground Coriander, Oregano and Bay Leaf. Cook for 1 minute to release the flavours.

  • Add the beef mince and brown for about 4-5 minutes. Drain excess oil if necessary. Add the Paprika, tomato purée and Crushed Chillies.

  • Stir in the chopped tomatoes, beef stock and kidney beans. Turn up the heat for 1 minute, then reduce the heat and simmer for around 10 minutes until the sauce has thickened and the mince is cooked. Season to taste.

  • Stir in the chocolate and gently heat through, ensuring that sauce does not boil. Finally, stir in the Coriander Leaf and serve.

  • Delicious served with rice and green salad.