One-Pan Chili Con Carne
A hearty one‑pan chili con carne bursting with fresh pico de gallo, creamy sour cream, and sharp cheddar. The smoky beef and aromatic spices mingle with bright tomato and pepper, creating a comforting, crowd‑pleasing dish that’s quick to prepare and perfect for a family dinner.
Maker: THOMAS STRAKER
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Ingredients
- 1 white onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 1/10 lb ground beef
- to taste black pepper
- 1 whole cayenne pepper
- 2 bay leaf
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tbsp oregano
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 can chopped tomatoes
- 1 1/10 pt chicken stock
- sour cream
- cheddar cheese
- tortilla chips
- 1 lime
- to finish black pepper
Salsa (Pico de Gallo)
- 3 whole tomato
- 1 red onion
- 1 bunch coriander
- 1 clove garlic
- to taste salt
- 0.68 fl oz cherry vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- to taste sugar
Instructions
- 1Finely chop the white onion.
- 2Grate the four garlic cloves.
- 3Dice the red bell pepper into 1 cm pieces.
- 4In a bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, red onion, coriander, and grated garlic to make the pico de gallo.
- 5Season the pico de gallo with salt, cherry vinegar, olive oil, and sugar; mix well and set aside.
- 6Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- 7Add the ground beef, season with salt and black pepper, and cook until browned, about 5‑7 minutes.
- 8Remove the browned beef and set aside.
- 9In the same pan, add the diced red bell pepper and the chopped white onion; sauté until softened, about 3‑4 minutes.
- 10Stir in the remaining grated garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 11Add the whole cayenne pepper, bay leaves, 1 tsp cayenne pepper, chili powder, cumin, and oregano; stir to combine.
- 12Return the cooked beef to the pan.
- 13Mix in the tomato paste and the canned chopped tomatoes; stir well.
- 14Pour in the chicken stock, bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- 15Reduce the heat to low and let the chili cook for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 16Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
- 17Spoon the chili into serving bowls.
- 18Top each bowl with the prepared pico de gallo, a dollop of sour cream, and grated cheddar cheese.
- 19Serve with tortilla chips and a lime wedge on the side.
- 20Finish each serving with a light sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make One-Pan Chili Con Carne?
- About 1 hour in total: 15 minutes of prep and 45 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this One-Pan Chili Con Carne recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this One-Pan Chili Con Carne recipe come from?
- It was shared by THOMAS STRAKER on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.