Did you know that Chilli Con Carne is the national dish of Texas? The name Chilli Con Carne has Spanish Mexican origins though, carne is Spanish for meat and the word chilli refers to the Chilli Pepper.

A really good-tasting and easy Chilli Con Carne is a great recipe to have in your repertoire. A lot of the ingredients in this easy chilli con carne recipe are pantry staples and along with that packet of mince from your weekly shop,  make it pretty easy to put together.

And if we had to choose one dish for their Gran Luchito Chipotle Paste it would have to be a chilli con carne, a dollop of paste adds a smoky depth of flavour that works perfectly and makes it taste like you’ve been simmering the chilli for ages – it’s the perfect secret ingredient for bringing lots of delicious smoky flavour to chilli con carne and helping the flavours to melt together.

Chilli is also perfect for casual entertaining with family and friends and works really well for batch cooking and making ahead. We recommend making a double or triple batch, freezing some off and then finding creative ways to use it throughout the week.  The great thing about this easy chilli recipe is that it doesn’t take hours to make and is easy enough to make for a quick midweek meal, there is nothing better or more comforting than this!