I cannot lie, I love spicy food and this is one of my favourite recipes. Nothing beats the taste of cumin and ground coriander with that distinct background note of heat. This easy chili con carne is perfect for large crowds, simply place a large bowl of it on the table with garnish and some flour tortillas and everyone can help themselves. Talking about parties, this would be great as a main for Cinco de Mayo along with a moreish margarita.
This easy chili con carne recipe is a set and forget recipe that has very few ingredients with the flavour getting better the longer it cooks. I use my instant pot on the slow cooker setting and let it go all day and it works an absolute treat.
I remember when I was younger my Aunt made this a Sunday lunch staple when we went around. It sure was a treat. It was normally served with rice then but this can simply be served as is with the garnishes of your choice and some flour tortillas for dunking. I do still like mine served with rice though.
Talking garnish I like topping my easy chili con carne with sour cream, sharp cheddar and coriander. Deep fried tortilla strips would also be amazing!
PrintEasy Chili Con Carne
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A really simple chili con carne recipe that you can set and forget. Pairs perfectly with sour cream and sharp cheddar
Ingredients
500 gram lean ground beef
15ml olive oil
1 onion diced
1 green bell pepper diced
3 cloved garlic minced
5ml cumin powder
5ml ground coriander
5ml chili powder (more if you want a spicy sauce)
10ml dried oregano
1 tin crushed tomatoes
1 tin red kidney beans
30ml flour
300ml beef broth/stock
150ml red wine
salt and pepper to taste
sour cream for topping
sharp cheddar for topping
chopped cilantro for topping
Instructions
Over medium heat add the olive oil
When up to temp add the ground beef and fry over medium heat breaking up the beef into small pieces with your spoon
Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper and fry for an additional 5 minutes until soft
Add the cumin, ground coriander, oregano and chili powder and stir to combine
Add the flour and stir to incorporate
Add the tin of tomatoes, red kidney beans, beef stock and wine to the pot and stir to combine
Add salt and pepper to taste
Cook over low heat for 2 hours
Check the liquid lever periodically and add water if you find that it’s sticking
Serve with sour cream, sharp cheddar and chopped cilantro
sliced avocado is also a great addition that can cut down on the heat
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