Chilli con carne

Name: Chilli con carne
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 persons
Cuisine: World
Ingredients: 1 kg beef mince; 400 grams red kidney beans (1 can, drained); 400 grams diced canned tomatoes (1 can, drained); 3 teaspoons tomato purée; 2 large onions; 4 garlic cloves; 1/2 yellow pepper; 1 red Romano pepper or 1 red pepper; 1 green pepper; 200 ml beef stock; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; Olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste; Spring onions to serve

Our take on a simple, but delicious, chilli con carne can be on the table in half an hour. Recipe serves up to 4 people.

Recipe chilli con carne

Made by Véronique

Published at 2015-03-12, this recipe is for 4 persons and takes 40 minutes.

Founder of Ohmydish (since 2014), she prefers to spend all day in the kitchen. Once working in the hospitality industry as an independent chef, she loves helping you gain confidence in the kitchen. With her easy-to-follow recipes, handy tips, and cooking knowledge, you'll make the most delicious dishes yourself! The recipes are accessible to everyone, from beginners to advanced home cooks.

Updated at: 2025-07-19

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Preparation time

10 minutes

Time cooking

30 minutes

Total time

40 minutes

Preparation – 10 minutes

Peel and chop the onion and garlic as finely as possible. Remove the seeds from the peppers and cut them into fine dice. Wash the spring onions, slice finely, and set aside.

Finishing the chilli con carne – 30 minutes

Heat a splash of olive oil in a frying pan and sauté the onions and garlic over a medium heat. Add the mince and cook until browned. Add the diced peppers, tomato purée and all the herbs.

Fry everything for a few minutes, then add the canned tomato and beef stock. Place a lid on the frying pan and let it simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.

Finally, add the red kidney beans and let them heat through for a few minutes. Season with more herbs, salt and pepper, to taste. Garnish the dish with spring onions. Enjoy your meal!

Tips!

What is the difference between chilli and chilli con carne?

A chilli can be made with chicken, turkey, sweet potatoes, corn, beans and so on. There are an infinite number of variations.

A chilli con carne means “chilli with meat”, and is specifically made with red meat (usually minced beef).

What should I serve with chilli con carne?

Boiled rice, potatoes, or a nice crusty baguette, all make tasty side dishes. Tortilla chips also go really well with chilli con carne.