Hairy Bikers Slow Cooker Chilli Con Carne Recipe

This Hairy Bikers’ Slow Cooker Chilli Con Carne is a rich and hearty recipe, which is made with lean beef mince and a secret ingredient: dark chocolate. It’s the ultimate “dump and go” comfort food, ready with minimal effort.

Hairy Bikers Slow Cooker Chilli Con Carne Recipe Ingredients

• 750 g (1.5 lb) Lean beef mince (5% fat recommended)
• 1 Onion, peeled and chopped
• 800 g (30 oz) Chopped tomatoes (approx. 2 cans)
• 800 g (30 oz) Kidney beans, drained and rinsed (approx. 2 cans)
• 75 g (0.3 cups) Tomato puree
• 2 Beef stock cubes
• 3 tsp Ground cumin
• 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
• 2 tsp Dried oregano
• 4 tsp Garlic granules
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 25 g (1 oz) Dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
• 2 Green peppers, cut into medium-sized chunks

How To Make Hairy Bikers Slow Cooker Chilli Con Carne Recipe

1. Combine Ingredients: Place all of the slow cook ingredients (beef mince, onion, chopped tomatoes, kidney beans, tomato puree, beef stock cubes, all spices, and dark chocolate) into the slow cooker pot. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Slow Cook: Stir everything together. Cook on HIGH for 6 hours or on LOW for 8 hours.
3. Add Peppers: About 30 minutes before the end of the cooking time, stir in the chopped green peppers.
4. Serve: Once cooked, give the chilli a final stir, check the seasoning, and serve hot.

Recipe Tips

• Why use lean mince? It’s best to use a low-fat mince (5% fat) in a slow cooker. Because the fat doesn’t cook off and drain away as it would in a pan, using a leaner mince prevents the final dish from becoming too greasy.
• When should you add the peppers? The peppers are added in the last 30 minutes of cooking to ensure they become tender but still retain a slight bite and fresh flavor. If added at the beginning, they can become too soft and mushy.
• Do I need to add water with the stock cubes? No. The chopped tomatoes and the mince will release plenty of liquid, so there’s no need to add any extra. Just crumble the stock cubes directly into the pot.
• Can I use frozen vegetables? Yes, this recipe is great for convenience. You can use pre-chopped frozen onions and frozen peppers to save on prep time.

What To Serve With Chilli Con Carne

This classic dish is versatile and pairs well with many accompaniments:

• Fluffy white or brown rice
• A dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt
• Grated cheddar cheese
• Tortilla chips for dipping
• A simple green salad or a baked potato

How To Store Chilli Con Carne

• Refrigerate: Cool the chilli completely and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The flavor is often even better the next day.
• Freeze: This recipe freezes brilliantly. Cool it down, then freeze in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Chilli Con Carne Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 424kcal
• Carbohydrates: 45g
• Protein: 41g
• Fat: 9g
• Saturated Fat: 4g
• Fiber: 14g
• Sugar: 7g
• Iron: 10mg

Nutrition information is an approximation per serving.

FAQs

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Hairy Bikers Slow Cooker Chilli Con Carne Recipe

Author: Alex Saidani Cooking Method:Slow Cooking Cuisine:British Courses:Dinner

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 5 minutesCook time:8 hours Rest time: minutesTotal time:8 hours 5 minutesCooking Temp:100 CServings:6 servingsEstimated Cost:25 $Calories:424 kcal Best Season:Available

Description

The ultimate easy comfort food: a rich and flavorful chilli con carne where all the ingredients are added directly to the slow cooker for a fuss-free meal.

Ingredients

• 750g Lean beef mince (5% fat)
• 1 Onion, chopped
• 800g Chopped tomatoes
• 800g Kidney beans, drained
• 75g Tomato puree
• 2 Beef stock cubes
• 3 tsp Ground cumin
• 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
• 2 tsp Dried oregano
• 4 tsp Garlic granules
• Salt and pepper
• 25g Dark chocolate (70%)
• 2 Green peppers, chopped

Instructions

1. Place all ingredients, except for the green peppers, into the slow cooker pot.
2. Stir everything to combine.
3. Cook on HIGH for 6 hours or on LOW for 8 hours.
4. Stir in the chopped green peppers during the last 30 minutes of the cooking time.
5. Check seasoning and serve hot.

Notes

• Using lean (5%) beef mince is recommended to prevent the chilli from being too greasy.
• There is no need to add any extra liquid with the stock cubes; the tomatoes provide enough moisture.
• Adding the peppers at the end keeps them tender-crisp rather than mushy.
• The dark chocolate adds a wonderful depth and richness to the sauce.