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Small Batch Chili con Carne

Small Batch Chili con Carne

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This Chili con Carne is made with ground beef and designed for the two of you. Everyone has their own preferences, should it be thick or still somewhat liquid, how much spice can you handle, what’s the meat to bean ratio, and what are the toppings. I am not pretending that my small batch Chili corn Carne is authentically Mexican or Texan, but I know it is nutritious, flavorful, satisfying and great with cornbread.
Servings 2 peopke
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 yellow onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 red bell pepper finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 ounces ground beef
  • 15 ounces red kidney beans
  • 15 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt & pepper

Toppings (optional)

  • avocado
  • sour cream
  • Cheddar cheese grated
  • cilantro
  • lime

Instructions

  • Prepare the ingredients by cleaning and chopping the onion and red bell pepper. Mince the garlic or use garlic paste. Drain the red kidney beans, but don’t rinse them.
  • Heat the oil in a Dutch oven and add onion, red bell pepper and garlic. Cook until translucent and softened.
  • Add the ground beef, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks.
  • While breaking up the ground beef, add the spices; cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt & pepper. Mix with the ground beef and cook until the ground beef is browned.
  • Simmer on low-medium heat and stir once in a while. Cover partly and simmer until the chili has reached the consistency you prefer. This will take about 20-30 minutes. (NOTE 1)
  • Taste and season with salt & pepper if needed.
  • Serve the chili con carne in bowls or plates, add your favorite topping.
  • ENJOY!

Notes

  1. I usually eat my chili con carne rather dry from a bowl. 
  2. My favorite toppings are sour cream, avocado, a little bit of grated cheddar and some lime juice. 

Nutrition

Calories: 803kcalCarbohydrates: 74gProtein: 45gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 878mgFiber: 22gSugar: 13g
Author: Marinka
Calories: 803kcal
Course: One Pan Meals
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Diet: Egg-free, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Nut-free