Looking for a simple, delicious way to treat the whole family? The recipe for chili con carne could well be the answer. It’s a traditional Mexican recipe, rich in minced meat, kidney beans, tomatoes and spices. In this article, we’ll share with you how to prepare this convivial and economical dish that’s sure to satisfy both young and old gourmets.
What does it take to make homemade chili con carne?
To treat your family to a gourmet meal without spending hours in the kitchen, follow this quick and easy recipe for chili con carne. Before you start, make sure you have all the ingredients you need.
Ingredients (serves 4)
- Ground beef: 500 grams
- Kidney beans (canned, drained): 400 grams
- Tomato coulis: 400 grams
- Onion (chopped): 1 piece
- Red bell pepper (diced): 1 piece
- Garlic (minced): 2 cloves
- Cumin: 1 teaspoon
- Paprika: 1 teaspoon
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: To taste
- Pepper: To taste
What are the preparation steps?
To make a delicious Chili Con Carne that will delight the whole family, start by heating a large saucepan or casserole over medium heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil and sauté the chopped onions and garlic until soft and translucent.
Add the ground beef to the pan, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Leave to brown.
Continue by adding the peppers, diced with a kitchen knife, and stir well to incorporate them into the meat. Then add the diced tomatoes, chicken stock and sprinkle generously with cumin and chili to taste. Leave the mixture to simmer gently, stirring occasionally, for at least an hour so that all the flavors have time to meld perfectly.
Towards the end of the cooking time, add the drained kidney beans to the pan and leave to heat for around 15 minutes. Before serving, adjust seasonings with salt and pepper to taste.
Finally, serve your Chili Con Carne piping hot, topped with grated cheese or sour cream if you like, and accompany it with rice, tortillas or fresh bread for a complete and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
Why make this recipe?
Chili con carne is a family-friendly dish. Thanks to its spicy, comforting flavors, it’s perfect for a meal shared with friends or family.
Its quick and easy preparation also makes it an ideal option for those days when you don’t have much time on your hands.
Whether accompanied by rice, tortillas or bread, this hearty dish is ideal for meals with family and friends. Spices like cumin, onion and garlic add depth of flavor, while tomato sauce and chicken broth add delicious texture.
What to do with your leftover chili con carne?
After enjoying a hearty meal of Chili Con Carne, you may be wondering what to do with the delicious leftovers. Fortunately, this versatile dish can be transformed into several other succulent dishes.
For example, reheat it the next day and serve it on a bed of fresh rice or pasta. You can also incorporate it into a filling for burritos or tacos, bringing an extra richness to traditional recipes.
If you’re in the mood to experiment, try using it as a base for a spicy soup by adding vegetable or beef stock, accompanied by a few extra vegetables for a touch of freshness.
What’s more, Chili Con Carne is also excellent as a topping for baked potatoes, creating an irresistible combination of flavors and textures. And don’t forget, this dish can easily be frozen for later use, preserving its flavor for you to enjoy at any time.
This way, leftovers from your Chili Con Carne will not only be reused, but revitalized in a variety of delicious and satisfying dishes.
Conclusion
Chili con carne is a must-have recipe for the whole family. With its spicy flavours, this convivial and economical dish is sure to satisfy the taste buds of your loved ones. And don’t let your leftover chili con carne languish in the fridge.
Whether you’re concocting a comforting simmered dish for the next day, or incorporating it into creative new recipes, the possibilities are many and delicious. So, reinvent your chili con carne and enjoy every bite of this spicy delight, transformed once again into a new culinary experience.
I LOVE chili con carne! This looks yummy! Your comment about what to do with leftovers made me smile because there are never leftovers in my house. Lol!
Same! We pretty much always have leftovers of anything. haha.
Yes please, this looks amazing! I am sure my family would love it.
Right! I love chili!
My family enjoys chili con carne but I have never made it for us at home. I think I have to give this recipe a try.
I hope you enjoy!
I’ve never made chili before. I’d love to give your recipe a try as temperatures drop this fall. Sounds like a great recipe for cooler weather.
I love making chili, especially this time of year.
It’s always a challenge to find dishes that the whole family can enjoy, but your recipe was a hit with everyone in my household.
Right! It can be challenging.
I have never tried it but it sounds good to me. And the recipe is easy to me as well, pinning!
Chili is amazing!
So excited for chili season! This sounds so great! Thank you for sharing!
Me too!
Oh my goodness! I would like a huge bowl with chili con carne right now!
Me too!
This homemade chili con carne recipe looks flavorful, robust and delicious! I’d love to make this on a cold winter or fall day!
Right! Chili is the best when it’s cooler out.
I’ve actually been craving Chili Con Carne here recently. Something about this time of year makes me want a bowl
Me too! I’m planning to make it soon.
This looks like a yummy recipe that’s perfect for the (hopefully) the upcoming cooler weather. It’s been so hot here
Right. It has actually been pretty cool here lately.
This looks so nice and yummy! Sometimes treating your family is one of the best things in life!
Yes, I agree.
This looks so yummy; I have to make this for dinner tonight. My family loves chili.
Right! Chili is the best.
will try to make a veg version of this.. it looks so hearty and delish
Hope you enjoy!
We often have chili con carne at home! My daughter especially loves it with lots of corn!
Great to hear! We love it with corn too.
one of our favorite fall recipes thanks for sharing
Of course!