Easy Chilli con Carne
By: Schwartz UK
March 11, 2026
A delicious, rich and spicy chilli con carne made from scratch, combining the perfect blend of herbs and spices including Schwartz® Cumin, Coriander, Oregano, Bay, Paprika and Chillies.
Recipe Info
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Prep Time:
15
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Cook Time:
25
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Servings:
4
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User Rating:
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon light olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 teaspoon Schwartz® Ground Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Schwartz® Ground Coriander
- 1 teaspoon Schwartz® Schwartz Oregano 7g Jar
- 1 Schwartz® Bay Leaf
- 450 grams lean beef mince
- 2 tablespoons Schwartz® Paprika
- 4 tablespooons tomato purée
- 1 teaspoon Schwartz® Chilli Flakes
- 400 gram tin chopped tomatoes
- 200 mililitre beef stock
- 400 gram tin kidney beans, drained
- 1-2 squares of good quality dark chocolate
- 1 tablespoon Schwartz® Coriander Leaf
- Schwartz Sea Salt and Black Pepper to season
Nutrition Information
(per serving)
A delicious, rich and spicy chilli con carne made from scratch, combining the perfect blend of herbs and spices including Schwartz® Cumin, Coriander, Oregano, Bay, Paprika and Chillies.
Key products
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a pan and gently fry the onion, over a medium heat, until softened. Stir in the Cumin, Coriander, Oregano and Bay Leaf. Cook for 1 minute to release the flavours.
- Add the beef mince and brown for about 4-5 minutes. Drain excess oil if necessary. Add the Paprika, tomato purée and Crushed Chillies.
- Stir in the chopped tomatoes, beef stock and kidney beans. Turn up the heat for 1 minute, then reduce the heat and simmer for around 10 minutes until the sauce has thickened and the mince is cooked. Season to taste.
- Stir in the chocolate and gently heat through, ensuring that sauce does not boil. Finally, stir in the Coriander Leaf and serve.
- Delicious served with rice and green salad.

