This chilli con carne recipe is a bold and comforting dish made with beef mince, black beans and warming spices. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this easy beef chilli recipe delivers rich flavour with just the right level of heat.
Using quality Mexican seasoning enhances the depth of flavour while balancing spice and savoury notes. This homemade chilli recipe is simple to prepare and ideal for serving with guacamole, corn chips or rice.
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BRZ Food Mexicana Signature Rub
crafted to bring bold Mexican character to beef dishes. Available for delivery across Australia and New Zealand.
INGREDIENTS
- 500g beef mince
- 1 onion diced
- 3 garlic clove mince
- 1 red capsicum diced
- 3 tomato diced
- 1 red chilli diced
- 1 tablespoon BRZ Mexicana
- 1 carrot diced
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 bunch coriander
- 1 tin black beans
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
METHOD
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add beef mince. Cook, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up the mince, for approximately 15 minutes or until browned.
- Add diced onion, capsicum, carrot, garlic and chopped chilli. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes or until vegetables are softened. Add BRZ Mexicana seasoning and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant.
- Add diced tomatoes and 1 cup cold water. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer partially covered for 30 minutes or until the sauce reduces slightly.
- Add black beans. Increase heat to medium and cook for a further 15 minutes or until the beans are heated through and the sauce thickens.
- Remove cinnamon stick before serving.
- Serve hot with guacamole, corn chips, rice or fresh coriander.
The combination of beef mince, beans and Mexican spice creates a balanced dish with warmth, richness and depth. Slow simmering allows the flavours to develop fully, making this one of the most reliable and satisfying chilli mince recipes for home cooking.
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