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Ingredients

  • 500 g ground beef
  • 2 tbsp sunflower oil
  • 240 g canned red beans (drained)
  • 150 g red onion (finely chopped)
  • 20 g tomato paste
  • 140 g canned sweet corn (drained)
  • 400 g canned peeled, chopped tomatoes
  • 2 cloves garlic (crushed)
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili spice blend
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • cooked rice for serving
  • bulgur for serving
  • fresh coriander for garnish

Steps

  • 1
    Heat 2 tablespoons of sunflower oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
  • 2
    When the oil is hot, add the finely chopped red onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes. Then add the tomato paste and ground beef, and fry for another 7-8 minutes until the meat is fully cooked.
  • 3
    When the meat is browned, add the drained red beans and corn, chopped tomatoes, crushed garlic, dried oregano, chili, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes over medium heat.
  • 4
    Finally, pour in 200 ml of water, cover the pan, and cook for 16-18 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  • 5
    Serve the Chili con carne with cooked rice or bulgur. Before serving, you can garnish each portion with roughly chopped fresh coriander.
  • 6
    Let the leftovers cool to room temperature before freezing. Portion them out and place them in the freezer, where they will keep for 2-3 months.
  • 7
    After thawing, place in a pot, heat over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, then serve.

Ingredients