Easy Recipes: Gordon Ramsay’s Hearty Chili Con Carne
Gordon Ramsay’s take on chili con carne delivers bold, comforting flavor. A spicy and satisfying meal made with ground beef, veggies, and beans.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red chili, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 500g ground beef
- 400g canned chopped tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato puree
- 400g canned red kidney beans, drained
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional for garnish)
- Cooked rice or crusty bread (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic; sauté until translucent.
- Toss in the red and green bell peppers and cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped red chili, paprika, cumin, and cinnamon. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
- Mix in the tomato puree, chopped tomatoes, and brown sugar. Stir well.
- Season with salt and pepper. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 25–30 minutes.
- Add the kidney beans and simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired. Serve hot with rice or bread.