Chili con Carne – Easy, Quick, and Delicious

Chili con Carne is a timeless Tex-Mex favorite that never fails to satisfy.

This quick and easy one-pot meal packed with ground beef, tomatoes, and kidney beans is completely foolproof—and a guaranteed hit with the whole family!

Think of chili almost like a cozy Bolognese, but swapped with kidney beans and warm Tex-Mex spices.

It’s fantastic for making ahead of time, stores really well, and makes weeknight meal prep an absolute breeze.

I just know that once you make this Chili con Carne, it’s going to go straight into your regular dinner rotation! Not only is it a total crowd-pleaser, but it’s also seriously delicious.

In this simple recipe with easy step-by-step instructions, I’ll show you how to whip up an incredible homemade Chili con Carne in your Thermomix® with minimal effort in no time at all.

Why you’ll love this Chili con Carne:

• Quick and easy to make right in your Thermomix®
• Super flavorful and 100% family-approved
• Pairs great with tons of sides, like rice, crusty bread, fresh salad, veggies, tacos, or tortilla chips
• Perfect for meal prep and leftovers keep wonderfully
• Easy to double or scale up for a crowd
• The ultimate party dish

My Top Recipe Tips

Instead of dark chocolate, you can also swap in 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. It adds a lovely warm flavor and a subtle touch of sweetness to your chili.

You can serve this Chili con Carne with all kinds of delicious sides—think fluffy white rice, warm tortillas, a fresh side salad, or just a piece of good crusty bread.

Chili is super easy to scale up for a crowd, keeps wonderfully, and reheats like a dream. That makes it a total winner for game days, casual parties, potlucks, or New Year’s Eve!

Feel free to swap out the ground beef for a beef/pork blend, ground turkey, or ground chicken.

Prefer a meatier texture? You can also use finely diced beef chuck instead of ground meat.

You can totally customize the spice level to fit your family’s taste! If you’re feeding kids, feel free to hold back on or skip the chili powder altogether. Don’t worry—it still tastes amazingly flavorful without the extra heat! 🙂

If you want to make your Chili con Carne on the stovetop without a Thermomix®, I’ve got a fantastic recipe right here for you.

What are the best toppings for Chili con Carne?

Want to take your chili to the next level? Load it up with fun, tasty toppings to make every bowl feel extra special!

Some of our favorite toppings include:

• Crème fraîche
• Sour cream
• Shredded cheese (freshly grated is best!)
• Diced or sliced avocado
• Fresh herbs, like cilantro or parsley

Can you make Chili con Carne ahead of time?

Absolutely! You can easily make this dish a day ahead. Just pop it into an airtight container and keep it in the fridge until you’re ready to serve.

Honestly, chili tastes even better the next day once all those delicious flavors have had time to meld together.

To reheat, simply pour the chili into a pot, cover with a lid, and warm it up slowly over medium-low heat.

Leftover chili con carne will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 to 3 days.

Want to save it for later? It freezes like a dream! Just store it in a freezer-safe container, and it’ll stay good in the freezer for several months.

Ingredients You’ll Need for Chili con Carne

• 1 lb (500 g) ground beef
• 2 red onions
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 bell peppers
• 3 tbsp (50 g) tomato paste
• 1 tbsp (15 g) olive oil
• 21 oz (600 g) canned diced tomatoes
• ½ cup (100 g) water
• 1 can kidney beans
• 1 small can sweet corn
• 0.7 oz (20 g) dark chocolate
• 1 tsp sweet paprika
• 1 tsp hot paprika
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1-2 tsp chili powder
• 1 beef bouillon cube
• Salt
• Black pepper

You’ll also need:

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Note: Scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of this post for exact ingredient amounts and full step-by-step instructions!

How to Make Chili con Carne

Prep Work:

Wash and seed the bell peppers, then cut them into rough chunks.

Peel the onions and garlic, then cut the onions into quarters.

Rinse the kidney beans thoroughly under cool running water.

Drain the corn in a colander.

Instructions:

Add the onion and garlic cloves to the mixing bowl and chop for 5 sec / speed 5. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with your spatula and repeat if needed.
Next, add the bell pepper pieces to the mixing bowl and chop for 2 sec / speed 5.
Add the olive oil and sauté for 5 min / 120°C (250°F) / speed 1.
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 3 min / 120°C (250°F) / speed 1.
Now add the diced tomatoes, water, beef broth, and spices (sweet paprika, spicy paprika, cumin, and chili powder). Cook for 20 min / 100°C (212°F) / speed 1.
While that simmers, brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat.
When the timer goes off, add the browned beef, kidney beans, corn, and chocolate to the mixing bowl. Give it a quick stir with your spatula, then cook for another 5 min / 100°C (212°F) / reverse mode / soft stir.
Finally, season with salt and pepper to taste.

Feel free to kick up the heat with an extra dash of chili powder if you like it spicy!
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Enjoy!

Note: You can find the full ingredient measurements and step-by-step instructions down in the recipe card below.

The listed prep and cook times are averages.

Alright, now go have fun cooking, and enjoy every bite!

If you loved this quick and easy Chili con Carne, you’ve got to check out my delicious flatbread recipe! It’s absolutely amazing paired with a warm bowl of chili.

Happy cooking,
Christoph
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