Chilli Con Carne
A classic and hearty Chilli con Carne, perfect for a cosy night in. This version is tailored for a single serving, making it convenient and quick to prepare.
- Total time
- 60min
- 10 prep, 50 cook
- Per serving
- 572kcal
- 69 g protein
- Difficulty
- Simple
- Ingredients
- £4.26
- average cost
- Dairy Free
- Gluten Free
- High Protein

Nutrition per serving
This Chilli Con Carne recipe contains 572 calories per serving, making it a moderate meal option. Each serving provides 69g of protein, 29g of carbohydrates, and 19g of fat, making it high in protein.
572kcal
Protein69g49% of calories
Carbs29g21% of calories
Fat19g31% of calories
- Fibre
- 11.1g
- Sugar
- 13.4g
- Saturated fat
- 6.2g
- Salt
- 2.9g
Ingredients
Servings
Method
0 of 8 done- Chop the onion, dice the courgette, mince the garlic, and drain and rinse the kidney beans.
- Heat a small amount of olive oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned. Remove and set aside, leaving any fat in the pot.
- In the same pot, cook the onion and garlic until softened. Add the courgette and cook for a few more minutes.
- Add back the beef, along with the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, and beef broth. Adjust thickness with more broth or water if necessary.
- Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, partially covered, for about 45-60 minutes. Adjust the seasoning as it cooks.
- Stir in the kidney beans in the last 15 minutes of cooking.
- Taste and adjust for salt, pepper, or sugar if it's too acidic.
- Enjoy your single serving of chili with any desired garnishes.
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Chilli Con Carne: questions
- How long does it take to make Chilli Con Carne?
- This recipe takes 60 minutes in total - 10 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes to cook.
- Is Chilli Con Carne suitable for meal prep?
- Chilli Con Carne is a simple-level recipe that's great for dinner. With 69g of protein per serving, it's excellent for meal prep.
- What are the main ingredients in Chilli Con Carne?
- The key ingredients are Salt, Olive Oil, Black Pepper. This recipe is part of our British cuisine collection.
- Is Chilli Con Carne healthy?
- This recipe contains 572 calories per serving with 69g of protein and is suitable for dairy free, gluten free, high protein diets.
- What diets is Chilli Con Carne suitable for?
- This recipe is specifically suited for Dairy Free, Gluten Free, High Protein diets. It provides 69g of protein per serving.
Recipe from MealMatcher.co.uk