Hairy Bikers Chilli Con Carne – Simple and Irresistible
Rich, meaty, and slow-simmered with red wine and spices, this chilli con carne is hearty, flavour-packed comfort in a bowl. Perfect for a cozy dinner with family or friends.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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- 4 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 2½ lbs lean ground beef
- ⅔ cup red wine
- 2 beef bouillon cubes
- 2 x 16 oz cans chopped tomatoes
- 1 x 12 oz can tomato paste
- 2 garlic cloves crushed
- 2 tbsp dried parsley
- 2½ tsp basil
- 2½ tsp chili powder
- 1½ tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne
- ½ tsp oregano
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 x 15 oz can kidney beans
- 12 drops hot sauce
- 3 tbsp flour
- 3 tbsp cornmeal
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped green bell pepper and yellow onion and cook until softened.
- Add the lean ground beef and cook until browned all over.
- Pour in the red wine and crumble in the beef bouillon cubes.
- Stir in the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, and crushed garlic.
- Add the dried parsley, basil, chili powder, paprika, cayenne, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook slowly for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- About 30 minutes before the end of cooking, add the kidney beans and hot sauce.
- Mix the flour and cornmeal with water to make a slurry, then stir into the pot to thicken the sauce.
- Simmer for the remaining time, then allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra depth, serve with rice or crusty bread
- Adjust hot sauce to your preferred spice level
- This recipe freezes well for up to 3 months
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 367 kcal
Find it online: https://www.amgroyal.com/hairy-bikers-chilli-con-carne/