Spicy Chilli Con Carne With Guacamole
This hearty chilli con carne recipe is a comforting dish that brings together a fragrant mix of lean beef mince, aromatic spices, and a hint of sweetness from honey. Slow-simmered in a rich sauce of tomatoes and red wine (or beef stock), this flavourful dish is perfect for cozy nights in. Top it off with a zesty avocado salsa, fresh coriander, and serve it with steamed rice for a satisfying meal that's sure to warm both heart and soul.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- drizzle olive oil
- 1 large onion
- 2 garlic
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 red chilli
- 1-3 tsp chilli powder
- 500g/1lb 2oz lean beef mince
- 1 x 400g tin chopped tomatoes
- 1 tbsp clear honey
- 250ml/9fl oz red wine or beef stock
- and freshly ground saltblack pepper
- 1 ripe avocado
- ½ red onion
- ¼ cucumber
- ½ lemon
- handful roughly chopped fresh coriander
Instructions
- For the chilli con carne, heat the oil in a medium frying pan over a low heat.
- Add the onion and fry for 4-5 minutes, or until it is beginning to soften. Add the garlic and fry for a further 1-2 minutes, stirring regularly. Stir in the bay leaves, rosemary, cumin, chilli (if using) and chilli powder (to taste) until well combined.
- Increase the heat to high and add the beef mince, breaking it up with a wooden spoon and frying for 4-5 minutes, or until golden-brown throughout.
- Pour in the tinned tomatoes, honey and red wine (or stock), stir well and bring the mixture to the boil. Reduce the heat until the mixture is simmering and simmer for 25-30 minutes, seasoning, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper, halfway through cooking.
- Meanwhile, for the avocado salsa, mix the diced avocado, onion and cucumber together in a bowl until well combined. Season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper and a squeeze of lemon juice. Garnish with the coriander leaves, if using.
- Serve the chilli con carne with the salsa and steamed rice. Finish with more chopped coriander, if using.
Cook Time
1H
Prep Time
PT30M
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 393kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 12g
- Fat Content: 23g
- Fiber Content: 4g
- Protein Content: 30g
- Saturated Fat Content: 7g
- Sugar Content: 10g
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