Halloween Chilli Con Carne Recipe

Happy Halloween, foodies! 🎃 Looking for a spooky, warming dish to satisfy the family on this chilly October night? Look no further! Our Halloween Chili Con Carne is the perfect recipe to bring everyone together for a hearty, comforting meal before (or after!) trick-or-treating. This rich and satisfying chili con carne, served with fluffy white rice, is made for sharing, and it’s bound to become a family favorite!

Ingredients:

Chili Con Carne

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 large onions, finely diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 red peppers, chopped
• 1kg Welsh beef mince
• 2 cans (400g each) chopped tomatoes
• 2 tbsp tomato puree
• 2 cans (400g each) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 beef stock cubes
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp ground coriander
• 2 tsp chili powder (adjust for desired spice level)
• Salt and pepper to taste

White Rice

• 600g white rice
• Water for boiling

Instructions:

1. Prepare Ingredients: Dice the onions, mince the garlic, and chop the red peppers. Rinse and drain the kidney beans.

2. Cook the Aromatics: Heat the olive oil in a large, deep pan over medium heat. Add the diced onions and cook until softened (about 5 minutes). Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.

3. Add Peppers and Beef: Add the red peppers, cooking for 2–3 minutes. Add the beef mince, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned.

4. Season: Add cumin, coriander, and chili powder. Stir to coat the mince evenly. Season with salt and pepper.

5. Add Tomatoes and Tomato Puree: Stir in tomato puree, then add the chopped tomatoes. Mix well.

6. Add Stock and Simmer: Crumble in beef stock cubes, then add a splash of water (about 200ml). Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat and let cook uncovered for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add more water if needed.

7. Add Kidney Beans: Add kidney beans, stirring through, and cook for another 10 minutes.

8. Prepare Rice: Rinse 600g of rice under cold water. In a pot, add rice with twice the amount of water. Boil, then cover and simmer for 10–12 minutes. Drain any excess water.

9. Serve: Spoon rice onto plates or into bowls, ladle chili con carne on top, and garnish with fresh coriander if desired.

There you have it—a Halloween feast for the whole family! This chili con carne not only fills everyone up but also brings a sense of warmth and togetherness to the table on a night of ghoulish fun. Serve it with your favorite toppings and maybe a slice of garlic bread to keep those vampires away! Enjoy, and have a safe and spooky Halloween! 🎃👻