Chilli con carne

Recipe: Chilli con carne with rice

Nutritious, simple, full of flavor – that’s Chilli con carne, which will fill you up and warm you up. This version is perfect for meal prep for the whole week. Choose your side dish – rice or pasta – and you have a balanced meal rich in protein and fiber.

What you will need (for 6 servings):

• 1 kg of ground beef (ideally 10% fat)

• 1 package of Passata di pomodoro (approx. 500 g)

• 1 can of beans in tomato chili sauce (approx. 420 g)

• 240 g corn (sterilized or frozen)

• Spices : fajita, salt, chili, dried garlic (to taste)

• 1 square of dark chocolate (optional, but recommended)

• Optional attachment :

  • 70 g rice / pasta per serving (but choose the weight based on your diet)

Procedure:

1. Side dish : Cook rice or pasta according to the instructions.

2. Heat a little oil in a pan and add the ground beef.

3. Season with fajita mix or other Mexican seasonings to taste. Sauté until the meat is done.

4. Add the tomato paste and mix.

5. Stir in the beans in chili sauce and corn .

6. Let the whole dish simmer for a few minutes. Season with salt, chili, garlic and finally add a square of dark chocolate to enhance the flavor.

7. Serve with the prepared side dish and garnish with coriander leaves or sour cream, if desired.

Why do you fall in love with him?

• Great source of protein and fiber

• Excellent meal prep food – lasts for several days in the fridge

• Preparation only takes a few minutes

• Possibility to adjust the spiciness to taste

• It tastes great even without a side dish as a low-carb version

• It tastes great even without a side dish as a low-carb version

Nutritional values ​​per 1 serving:

⚠️ The values ​​given are indicative and may vary depending on the ingredients used (type of meat, type of beans, amount of fat, selected side dish, etc.).

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