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A True Comforting Classic — Chili con Carne
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Chili con Carne is such a classic comfort food it’s impossible not to like. It might look complicated with a long ingredient list, but it’s really an easy one-pot meal you can cook in a big batch and eat for days — the longer it sits, the deeper the spices infuse.
Here’s my version of the legendary one-pot: enjoy it the same day, or warm it up with some nachos the next.
At a glance
Prep15 min
Cook1 h 10 min
Total1 h 25 min
Makes6 servings
LevelEasy
Chili con Carne
An easy one-pot chili con carne that only gets better the longer it sits.
Ingredients
Method
- Heat the coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat and add the chopped onion. Halve and chop the chili (leave the seeds for more heat). Crush and mince the garlic, then add the garlic and chili to the pot with the chili flakes, salt, black pepper, ground paprika and cumin. Let brown for 5 minutes.
- Increase the heat and add the minced beef, seasoning with salt and pepper. Brown it, then add the broth, crushed tomatoes, cinnamon stick, square of dark chocolate, sweet corn, grated carrots and chopped paprika. Bring to a bubble, reduce to medium and simmer for 60 minutes, stirring now and then. Add a little water if it gets too thick.
- Add the kidney beans and simmer for another 10 minutes on low heat. Season to taste and serve with basmati rice and fresh coriander.
Notes
Even better the next day — the spices deepen overnight. Great with nachos, too.
