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Jamie Oliver Chilli Con Carne

Jamie Oliver Chilli Con Carne
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Jamie Oliver’s chilli con carne is a one-pot beef chilli made with minced beef, tomatoes, beans, spices, and aromatics, cooked slowly to develop richness.

It’s a comforting, robust dish that balances savoury meat, gentle heat, and a thick tomato-based sauce.

Ingredients

    • Olive oil

    • Onion, finely chopped

    • Garlic cloves, crushed

    • Red chilli or chilli flakes (to taste)

    • Ground cumin

    • Smoked paprika

    • Minced beef

    • Tomato purée

    • Tinned chopped tomatoes

    • Beef stock

    • Kidney beans, drained and rinsed

    • Salt and black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Base

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook gently until soft and translucent. This creates the foundation of the dish.

Step 2: Add Garlic and Spices

Stir in the garlic, chilli, cumin, and smoked paprika. Cook briefly until fragrant, allowing the spices to release their oils without burning.

Step 3: Brown the Beef

Add the minced beef and cook until well browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Proper browning adds depth and prevents a bland chilli.

Step 4: Add Tomato Purée

Stir in the tomato purée and cook for a couple of minutes. This step deepens the tomato flavour and removes any raw taste.

Step 5: Build the Sauce

Pour in the chopped tomatoes and beef stock. Stir well, bring to a gentle simmer, and reduce the heat.

Step 6: Simmer Slowly

Cover partially and simmer for 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and the flavours come together.

Step 7: Add the Beans

Stir in the kidney beans and cook for a further 10 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Find it online: https://jamieolivereats.uk/chilli-con-carne/