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Gordon Ramsay Chilli Con Carne

Gordon Ramsay Chilli Con Carne

Erin Table for Seven
Gordon Ramsay’s Chilli Con Carne is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines ground meat, beans, and spices. It takes about 1 hour to prepare and cook.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 421 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 1 red chilli deseeded or leave half seeds for extra spice
  • 2 sprigs thyme leaves picked and roughly chopped
  • olive oil for frying
  • 1 pound quality beef mince
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3 fresh tomatoes roughly chopped
  • 1 pound canned chopped tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato puree
  • 1 cup chicken or beef stock
  • 3 tablespoons tomato puree
  • 1 stick cinnamon
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 pound kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Take a big saucepan and heat 2 tablespoons of oil. Add the onion, garlic, chili, and thyme.
  • At the same time, brown the meat in a different pan with a little oil over medium-low heat.
  • Add the dried spices to the onions, cook them until they start to smell good. Then add the beef and mix it well. Put in the canned and raw tomatoes and let them cook down for about 5 minutes.
  • Add the stock and tomato puree, bay leaf and cinnamon stick, bring it to a boil and then leave to cook on low.
  • When the sauce starts to get thicker, add the kidney beans. Let them cook for another 5 to 10 minutes so they can soak up the flavors. Season with salt and pepper.

Notes

  • Onion and Garlic: Make sure to finely chop for a smoother texture.
  • Spices: Use fresh spices like cumin and paprika for better flavor.
  • Tomatoes: Using both fresh and canned tomatoes adds depth to the sauce.
  • Meat Browning: Brown the meat separately for a richer flavor.
  • Simmer Time: Let the sauce simmer to allow the flavors to meld together.

Nutrition

Calories: 421kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 37gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 372mgPotassium: 1579mgFiber: 13gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1646IUVitamin C: 46mgCalcium: 135mgIron: 9mg
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