Chilli con carne meatballs with sweet peppers and black beans | Beef recipes | Jamie Oliver (2024)

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Chilli con carne meatballs

With sweet peppers & black beans

With sweet peppers & black beans

“Meatballs are fantastic! Making your own is not only easy, but it’s a great way of controlling what you put in them, too. I’ve used paprika and chilli powder in this recipe, for a lovely chilli con carne kick, but you could add all sorts of other flavours once you’ve mastered this recipe – dried or fresh herbs, different spices, citrus zest, the list goes on. I’ve served this with a charred chilli per person – depending how spicy you like your food, feel free to chop and stir in just a little, or the whole thing if you think you can handle it! ”

Serves 2

Cooks In40 minutes

DifficultyNot too tricky

Minced beefBeefMeatball

Nutrition per serving
  • Calories 654 33%

  • Fat 16.8g 24%

  • Saturates 4.6g 23%

  • Sugars 12.3g 14%

  • Salt 1g 17%

  • Protein 39.4g 79%

  • Carbs 86.8g 33%

  • Fibre 17.2g -

Of an adult's reference intake

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Ingredients

  • 160g brown basmati rice
  • 2 spring onions
  • 1 red pepper
  • 3 sprigs fresh coriander
  • 200g lean minced beef
  • ½ teaspoon sweet smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon chilli powder
  • olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 400g tin plum tomatoes
  • 1 400g tin black beans
  • 2 fresh green chillies
  • 2 tablespoons natural yoghurt
  • 1 lime

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Method

  1. Cook the rice in a pan of boiling salted water over a medium heat for 25 minutes, or until tender, then drain well. Tip back into the pan, season with black pepper, cover with a lid and keep to one side.
  2. Meanwhile, trim and finely slice the spring onions, then halve, deseed and roughly chop the pepper. Pick the coriander, finely chopping the leaves and stalks.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wide saucepan over a medium heat, add the sliced spring onion, pepper and coriander stalks and fry for 4 to 5 minutes, until softened, stirring occasionally.
  4. Meanwhile, place the beef into a mixing bowl, add the paprika, chilli powder and a good pinch of salt and pepper and mix together well. Using wet hands, roll the mixture into 6 little balls.
  5. Add the tomatoes to the saucepan along with ½ a tin’s worth of water, breaking the tomatoes up with a spoon as you go.
  6. Bring to the boil then drain and add the black beans.
  7. Preheat the grill to high. Prick the chillies and place on a baking tray under the hot grill for 10 minutes, or until blackened, turning often.
  8. Meanwhile, heat ½ a tablespoon of oil in a frying pan over a medium heat, add the meatballs and cumin seeds, then fry for 4 minutes, or until browned all over, stirring often.
  9. Add the meatballs to the tomato sauce and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the sauce is thick and the meatballs are cooked through, stirring occasionally.
  10. Fold the chopped coriander leaves through the rice, then divide between your plates. Top each with the meatballs and beans, 1 blackened chilli, 1 tablespoon of yoghurt, and 1 wedge of lime for squeezing over.

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FAQs

What to have with chilli con carne? ›

Best served with rice or piled high onto baked potatoes, dolloped with soured cream. See more speedy meals with our quick dinner collection and quick and healthy dinner recipes.

What is the secret to amazing chili? ›

Elevate your chili recipe by adding an extra layer of flavor. Cocoa powder, bacon, cinnamon, ground coffee and tomato paste will all add a rich sweet & salty flavors that are sure to surprise and delight.

What makes the best chili meat? ›

The best chili meat is a combination of meats, often a mix of ground chuck, ground sirloin, brisket, diced tri-tip, and/or some bacon or sausage. Do your best to mix smaller pieces with larger pieces to stack textures and make it your own! Happy cooking!

What do Mexicans eat with chilli con carne? ›

In Mexico, they make a green rice, using a long-grain variety flavoured with salsa verde. Paul also suggests trying an ancient grain such as quinoa or faro, as well as corn tortillas and condiments such as guacamole, salsas and sour cream. “Chilli con carne is very communal,” he says.

How to spice up chili con carne? ›

Tip to increase the flavour

Rather than add the teaspoon of sugar, you can stir in a small piece of chocolate (about the size of your thumbnail) when you add the beans. Any plain dark chocolate will do. Be careful not to add too much – you don't want to be able to identify the flavour of the chocolate.

What else should I put in my chili? ›

Here are a few of my favorite ideas.
  1. Cheese. ...
  2. Onions: Sliced green onions or diced red onions go perfectly with chili. ...
  3. Jalapeños: If you like spice, diced fresh or pickled jalapeños are delicious here.
  4. Sour cream. ...
  5. Cilantro or parsley: Just a sprinkle of chopped herbs gives a nice pop of freshness and flavor.
Dec 15, 2023

Does Gordon Ramsay put beans in his chili? ›

Gordon Ramsay's recipe for chili con carne includes onion, a red chili pepper, fresh tomatoes, and kidney beans. Ramsay's chili recipe is lengthy — it includes everything from ground cumin and sweet paprika to a cinnamon stick, ground beef or beef mince, and garlic.

Is there a difference between chili and chili con carne? ›

What's the Difference Between Chili and Chili Con Carne? Simply put, chili can be made from chicken, turkey, sweet potato, vegetarian, ground round, corn, beans – there truly are just about endless possibilities. Chili con carne, however is made with meat; 'con carne' translates directly from Spanish to 'with meat'.

What is the original chili con carne? ›

The original chili was made with dried beef pounded together with suet and dried chiles into a sort of pemmican-like dry mix intended to last a long time and be quick and nutritious for cowboys to rehydrate and stew up out on the range.

How can I improve my chilli con carne flavor? ›

Similarly, adding onion powder to your chilli is a great idea if you want to enhance the flavours. It blends well with garlic powder and other spices, lending a sweet and savoury flavour to dishes that you can't get from fresh onions. Onion powder also has a stronger aroma which would not go amiss in chilli con carne.

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