Full of flavour, chilli con carne is a very versatile Mexican meat and red bean dish. Serve it on rice, have it in a wrap with rice and salad, or spoon it onto corn chips to make a nachos – these are just a few ways to enjoy the spicy mince. Plus, you can make it as mild or as hot as you like, to satisfy all family members.
If you have any other serving ideas, please let us know in the comments below.
Easy chilli con carne
Course: All Recipes, Dinners, Light Meals, Lunch Box, Sandwiches, rolls etcDifficulty: Easy4-6
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Full of flavour, chilli con carne is a very versatile Mexican meat and red bean dish. Serve it on rice, have it in a wrap with rice and salad, or spoon it onto corn chips to make a nachos – these are just a few ways to enjoy the spicy mince.
Ingredients
1 tbs vegetable oil
1 brown onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
600g lean beef mince
400g bottle passata
400g can Italian diced tomatoes
1 tbs ground cumin
1-2 tsp ground chillies
1 tbs sugar
400g can red kidney beans, drained
125g can corn kernels, drained (optional)
Steamed rice, to serve
Sour cream, to serve
Method
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, for 2 mins or until softened. Add the garlic and mince. Cook, stirring, for 1-2 mins or until mince is lightly browned.
- Add the passata and tomatoes to the pan. Stir to combine. Stir in the cumin, chilli (to taste) and sugar. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 30 mins.
- Add the beans and corn, if using. Cover and cook for 5 mins. Serve chilli con carne over rice, topped with sour cream.
Tips and notes
- Like it extra hot? Add 1 fresh long red chilli, chopped, in step 2.
- Leftovers? Place the chilli con carne and rice in a wrap for a lunchtime burrito.
- Use the chilli con carne mixture for a nachos. Spoon hot mixture over a bed of corn chips on a plate and top with grated cheddar. Place in the microwave and cook on High for 1-2 mins or until cheese is melted. Top with sour cream and guacamole, to serve.
