Warm, hearty, and packed with flavor, this one-pot chilli con carne recipe is a go-to dish for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, it’s a recipe that delivers delicious results every time.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 pound (450g) ground beef
- 1 tablespoon chilli powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
- 1 can (14 ounces/400g) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (14 ounces/400g) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
- Shredded cheese, sour cream, sliced jalapeños, for serving (optional)
Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add diced bell peppers to the pot and cook for another 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Push the vegetables to one side of the pot and add the ground beef. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the chilli powder, ground cumin, paprika, dried oregano, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juices and drained red kidney beans. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the chilli to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer gently for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve the chilli con carne hot, garnished with chopped cilantro if desired, and accompanied by your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, and sliced jalapeños.
- Enjoy this comforting dish with warm tortillas, rice, or crusty bread for a satisfying meal.
This easy chilli con carne recipe is perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping for the week ahead. Its rich, comforting flavors will surely make it a staple in your recipe repertoire.
One-Pot Wonder: Easy Chilli Con Carne Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 pound 450g ground beef
- 1 tablespoon chilli powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for extra heat
- 1 can 14 ounces/400g diced tomatoes
- 1 can 14 ounces/400g red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
- Shredded cheese sour cream, sliced jalapeños, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add diced bell peppers to the pot and cook for another 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Push the vegetables to one side of the pot and add the ground beef. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the chilli powder, ground cumin, paprika, dried oregano, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juices and drained red kidney beans. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the chilli to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer gently for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve the chilli con carne hot, garnished with chopped cilantro if desired, and accompanied by your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, and sliced jalapeños.
- Enjoy this comforting dish with warm tortillas, rice, or crusty bread for a satisfying meal.
Notes
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