Slow cooker chilli con carne

505 mins
Serves 8
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/slow-cooker-chilli-con-carne

Directions

  1. 1Set the slow cooker to low.
  2. 2Set the slow cooker to low.
  3. 3Set the slow cooker to low.
  4. 4Heat 1½ tbsp oil in a large, non-stick pan over a high heat and fry the mince for 10-12 mins or until evenly browned.
  5. 5Heat 1½ tbsp oil in a large, non-stick pan over a high heat and fry the mince for 10-12 mins or until evenly browned.
  6. 6Heat 1½ tbsp oil in a large, non-stick pan over a high heat and fry the mince for 10-12 mins or until evenly browned.
  7. 7Tip the browned mince into the slow cooker.
  8. 8Tip the browned mince into the slow cooker.
  9. 9Tip the browned mince into the slow cooker.
  10. 10Heat the remaining oil in the pan.
  11. 11Heat the remaining oil in the pan.
  12. 12Heat the remaining oil in the pan.
  13. 13Fry the onion, celery and pepper for 10 mins or until softened.
  14. 14Fry the onion, celery and pepper for 10 mins or until softened.
  15. 15Fry the onion, celery and pepper for 10 mins or until softened.
  16. 16Add the garlic, cumin and paprika and fry for 1 min.
  17. 17Add the garlic, cumin and paprika and fry for 1 min.
  18. 18Add the garlic, cumin and paprika and fry for 1 min.
  19. 19Tip the fried vegetables and spices into the slow cooker.
  20. 20Tip the fried vegetables and spices into the slow cooker.
  21. 21Tip the fried vegetables and spices into the slow cooker.
  22. 22Stir in the oregano, chipotle paste, tomato purée, tomatoes and stock.
  23. 23Stir in the oregano, chipotle paste, tomato purée, tomatoes and stock.
  24. 24Stir in the oregano, chipotle paste, tomato purée, tomatoes and stock.
  25. 25Season the mixture.
  26. 26Season the mixture.
  27. 27Season the mixture.
  28. 28Cover and cook for 6-8 hrs.
  29. 29Cover and cook for 6-8 hrs.
  30. 30Cover and cook for 6-8 hrs.
  31. 31Stir in the beans and chocolate during the final 30 mins of cooking.
  32. 32Stir in the beans and chocolate during the final 30 mins of cooking.
  33. 33Stir in the beans and chocolate during the final 30 mins of cooking.
  34. 34Serve with a bowl of rice or tortilla chips and a dollop of soured cream.
  35. 35Serve with a bowl of rice or tortilla chips and a dollop of soured cream.
  36. 36Serve with a bowl of rice or tortilla chips and a dollop of soured cream.

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 500 g beef mince
  • 500 g beef mince
  • 500 g beef mince
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 1 celery stick finely chopped
  • 1 celery stick finely chopped
  • 1 celery stick finely chopped
  • 1 large red pepper thickly sliced
  • 1 large red pepper thickly sliced
  • 1 large red pepper thickly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves finely grated
  • 2 garlic cloves finely grated
  • 2 garlic cloves finely grated
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tbsp chipotle chilli paste
  • 2 tbsp chipotle chilli paste
  • 2 tbsp chipotle chilli paste
  • 3 tbsp tomato purée
  • 3 tbsp tomato purée
  • 3 tbsp tomato purée
  • 400 g can chopped tomatoes
  • 400 g can chopped tomatoes
  • 400 g can chopped tomatoes
  • 400 ml beef stock
  • 400 ml beef stock
  • 400 ml beef stock
  • 2 x 400g can black beans drained
  • 2 x 400g can black beans drained
  • 2 x 400g can black beans drained
  • 4 small squares dark chocolate
  • 4 small squares dark chocolate
  • 4 small squares dark chocolate
  • tortilla chips or cooked rice and soured cream, to serve
  • tortilla chips or cooked rice and soured cream, to serve
  • tortilla chips or cooked rice and soured cream, to serve

Equipment

slow cookerlarge, non-stick pan

Tips

  • Freezable
  • Egg-free