Chilli Con Carne

Hiroko Liston
Hiroko Liston @hirokoliston
Melbourne, Australia

I used to buy Maggi’s Chilli Con Carne spice mix to make this dish. But once I have learned what spices I need to make it, I don’t need pre-made spice mix. This dish is very simple to make. Sometimes I add extra Chilli or less Chilli, other spices like Oregano, more Tomatoes, a little bit of Sugar or fresh Coriander which my husband hates! Please alter the flavour to suit your taste.

Chilli Con Carne

I used to buy Maggi’s Chilli Con Carne spice mix to make this dish. But once I have learned what spices I need to make it, I don’t need pre-made spice mix. This dish is very simple to make. Sometimes I add extra Chilli or less Chilli, other spices like Oregano, more Tomatoes, a little bit of Sugar or fresh Coriander which my husband hates! Please alter the flavour to suit your taste.

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Ingredients

4 servings
  1. 500 gLean Beef Mince
  2. 1Onion *finely chopped
  3. 1 cloveGarlic *finely chopped
  4. 1Capsicum *cut to small pieces
  5. 1 tablespoonCanola Oil
  6. 1/2 teaspoonHot Chilli Powder OR Cayenne Pepper
  7. 1-2 teaspoonsGround Paprika
  8. 1-2 teaspoonsGround Cumin
  9. 1-2 teaspoonsGround Coriander Seeds
  10. 2 tablespoonsPlain Flour
  11. 1 cupBeef Stock *OR 1 cup Water & 1 Beef Stock Cube
  12. 400 gCanned Diced Tomatoes
  13. Salt
  14. 410 gCanned Kidney Beans

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat Oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat, cook Onion, Garlic and Capsicum for a few minutes, add Beef Mince and cook until Beef changes colour.

  2. 2

    Add all Spices and Flour and mix to combine. *Note: Flour is to thicken the sauce. You can add Tomato Paste instead of Flour.

  3. 3

    Add Beef Stock and Tomatoes, and stir well. Bring to the boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  4. 4

    Drain the canned Kidney beans and add to the pan. Stir to combine and season with Salt but the amount of Salt depends on the saltiness of the stock and beans. Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes or until the sauce thickens, stirring occasionally as it is easy to get burnt.

  5. 5

    Serve with freshly cooked rice.

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