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    Home » Dinner

    Chilli Con Carne

    Published: Oct 2, 2020 · Modified: Jul 17, 2023 by Wendy · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    Chilli Con Carne warms you through on a cold winter's evening. It has a wonderful marriage of flavours with ground cumin, chilli flakes and garlic.

    Overhead photo of an equal split of Chilli Con Carne and yellow Sunshine Rice on a plate

    What Goes Well With This?

    My Sunshine Rice recipe complements it well and adds an extra splash of colour on the plate. We eat with our eyes first, plus the extra anti-inflammatory health benefits of the turmeric in the rice are an added bonus.

    You could also serve with garlic bread, but that would increase the calories quite significantly. However, everything in moderation, it would be fine now and again.

    Close up view of Chilli Con Carne cooking in a pan

    Is Turkey Mince Better Than Beef Mince?

    It is usually lower in fat and cheaper than beef mince. I use Turkey Thigh Mince in this recipe, as it has a similar colour and texture to beef mince and a stronger flavour than the lighter turkey breast mince.

    Can I Store It In The Fridge?

    Yes. Cool it before transferring to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 2 days. Heat it thoroughly in a pan.

    Side view of Chilli Con Carne and yellow Sunshine rice on a white plate

    Should You Rinse Canned Kidney Beans?

    I always think it's best to, especially if they are stored in brine. Try to get ones stored in water, as they may not require as much rinsing.

    The liquid shouldn't be toxic and some recipes may suggest using it for thickening sauces. Even when stored in water in the can the liquid still looks murky and you are best rinsing them.

    Overhead photo of Chilli Con Carne cooking in a pan with a wooden spatula

    Can I Freeze It?

    Yes. Cool it and transfer to an airtight container(s) in portion sizes you are likely to want it in. Defrost the frozen Chilli Con Carne in the fridge and heat in a pan until piping hot, or heat from frozen in a pan, until piping hot. It does actually taste even better the next day.

    Turkey mince, peppers, kidney beans in a tomato sauce next to yellow cooked rice

    Chilli Con Carne

    Chilli Con Carne made with turkey mince
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 40 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 4
    Calories 366 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 Onion
    • 1 Red Pepper
    • 1 Yellow Pepper
    • 8 Closed Cup Mushrooms
    • 4 Cloves Garlic
    • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
    • 500 g Turkey Mince
    • 1 Chicken Stock Cube
    • 400 g Tinned tomatoes
    • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
    • 1 teaspoon Dried Chilli Flakes
    • 1 teaspoon Yeast Extract
    • 1 teaspoon Honey
    • 400 g Kidney Beans (drained and rinsed)

    Instructions
     

    • Chop Onion, Red Pepper, Yellow Pepper, Closed Cup Mushrooms and crush Garlic Cloves.
    • Heat Olive Oil in a large Saute or Frying Pan.
    • Add Turkey Mince and cook until browned. Remove any excess water the Turkey Mince produces with a spoon.
    • Add the Onion and Garlic and cook for a couple of minutes.
    • Add the Peppers and Mushrooms and cook for a couple of minutes.
    • Sprinkle Chicken Stock Cube over the mixture and cook until the Chicken Stock Cube dissolves.
    • Add Tinned Tomatoes, Cumin and Chilli Flakes.
    • Bring to the boil and add Yeast Extract and Honey. Cook until they are combined well in the mixture.
    • Simmer for 10 minutes then add Kidney Beans.
    • Continue simmering for another 10 minutes, until the liquid is reduced, so that it just coats the Turkey Mince and vegetables.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 366kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 42gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 629mgPotassium: 227mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4g
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