Hairy Bikers Chilli Con Carne Recipe
If you want a hearty and spicy dinner this Hairy Bikers Chilli Con Carne Recipe is perfect. It is a deep flavorful dish that is very easy to make at home. Making this Hairy Bikers Chilli Con Carne Recipe is a great way to feed a hungry crowd.
Ingredients
- 500 g lean ground beef mince
- 1 large onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic crushed
- 1 red bell pepper deseeded and diced
- 1 to 2 fresh red chillies finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon hot chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon tomato purée
- 400 g can chopped tomatoes
- 300 ml beef stock
- 400 g can kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Sauté the Vegetables
- Heat the oil in your large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, and peppers and cook until they are soft and slightly golden.
Brown the Beef
- Add the ground beef to the pan. Break it up with your wooden spoon and cook until it is browned all over and no pink remains.
Add the Spices
- Stir in the chili powder, cumin, coriander, and fresh chillies. Cook for two minutes to let the spices release their amazing aromas into the meat.
Mix in Tomato Purée
- Add the tomato purée to the pan. Stir it well into the meat and vegetable mixture for about one minute to deepen the color.
Pour in Liquids
- Add the chopped tomatoes and the beef stock. Use your spoon to scrape any flavorful brown bits off the bottom of the saucepan.
Season and Simmer
- Stir in the dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then turn the heat down to a low simmer.
The Slow Cook
- Cover the pan with a lid. Let it simmer gently for about 45 minutes to allow all the spices to blend together perfectly.
Add the Beans
- Stir in the drained kidney beans. Let the chilli cook for another 15 minutes without the lid to thicken the sauce slightly.
Check the Flavor
- Taste your chilli and add more salt or pepper if needed. If it is too thick, add a small splash of water or extra stock.
Serve and Enjoy
- Dish the hot chilli into deep bowls. Serve it with your favorite toppings like rice, lime wedges, and a bit of fresh cilantro.
Notes
- Add a small piece of dark chocolate at the end for a richer, deeper sauce.
- Use smoked paprika if you want a more authentic, wood-fired flavor.
- Swap the beef for ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version of the dish.
- If you love heat, leave the seeds in your fresh chillies when chopping them.
- Make this in a slow cooker by cooking on low for 6 to 8 hours.
- Add a splash of lime juice at the very end to brighten the flavors.