Gordon Ramsay chilli Con Carne Recipe

This Gordon Ramsay Chilli Con Carne Recipe is a rich and smoky recipe, which is made with beef mince and kidney beans. It’s the ultimate comfort food recipe, ready in about 50 minutes.

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Gordon Ramsay Chilli Con Carne Recipe Ingredients

• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 red chili, deseeded
• 2 sprigs thyme, leaves picked
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 500g beef mince
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp sweet paprika
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 3 fresh tomatoes, chopped
• 400g canned chopped tomatoes
• 2 tbsp tomato puree
• 200ml beef or chicken stock
• 1 stick cinnamon
• 1 bay leaf
• 400g kidney beans, drained
• Salt and pepper to taste

How To Make Gordon Ramsay Chilli Con Carne Recipe

1. Sauté the Aromatics: Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic, chili, and thyme leaves. Sweat for 5–6 minutes until softened and fragrant.
2. Brown the Mince: While the onions cook, heat a separate large frying pan over high heat. Add the beef mince and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is deeply browned and caramelized. Do not skip this step. Add the browned mince to the onion mixture.
3. Bloom the Spices: Stir the ground cumin, sweet paprika, and dried oregano into the meat and onion mixture. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the spices are fragrant.
4. Build the Sauce: Add the fresh tomatoes, canned chopped tomatoes, tomato puree, and stock. Drop in the cinnamon stick and the bay leaf.
5. Simmer the Chilli: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a low simmer. Cook for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened.
6. Add Beans and Finish: Stir in the drained kidney beans and cook for 10 more minutes. Remove from the heat, season with salt and pepper, and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Recipe Tips

• Why do I have to brown the meat separately? Browning the meat in a separate, hot pan is crucial for developing deep, savory flavor through the Maillard reaction. Crowding it in the pot with the onions will cause it to steam instead of sear, resulting in a less flavorful chilli.
• Is it important to rest the chilli before serving? Yes. Letting the chilli rest for 10 minutes off the heat allows the sauce to thicken naturally and the complex flavors from the spices and meat to settle and meld together perfectly.
• How can I make the chilli spicier? For more heat, add the fresh chili and a pinch of cayenne pepper when you are blooming the other spices. Adding spice at this stage infuses the oil with heat and distributes it more evenly than adding it at the end.
• What’s the best stock to use? While beef stock is a natural fit, a high-quality homemade chicken stock can actually lift the flavor of the entire dish, making it brighter and more complex.

What To Serve With Chilli Con Carne

This classic comfort dish is incredibly versatile and pairs well with many sides:

• Fluffy white or brown rice
• A dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt
• Grated cheddar cheese
• Tortilla chips for scooping
• Cornbread

How To Store Chilli Con Carne

• Refrigerate: Allow the chilli to cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container. It will keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The flavor often improves the next day.
• Freeze: Chilli con carne freezes exceptionally well. Let it cool, then store in freezer-safe containers or bags for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Chilli Con Carne Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 250kcal
• Carbohydrates: 20g
• Protein: 25g
• Fat: 8g
• Saturated Fat: 3g
• Sodium: 600mg
• Fiber: 7g
• Sugar: 9g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

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