Smoky Chilli
A cosy twist on classic chilli con carne, with smoky BBQ seasoning and paprika simmered low and slow for plenty of flavour and a rich, thick sauce.
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NutritionPer Serving
- Calories375
- Fat8g
- Saturates3g
- Carbs32g
- Sugars19g
- Protein37g
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If you love a big bowl of chilli but fancy mixing things up a bit, this cosy Smoky Chilli is about to become a firm favourite. It’s everything you want from a classic chilli: rich, hearty and packed with flavour, with a smoky twist thanks to BBQ seasoning and warming paprika.
Slow-simmered to develop a thick sauce that’s rich and comforting, it’s a great one for batch cooking, easy dinners, or feeding a crowd. Best of all, it’s super flexible: you can cook it on the hob like in this recipe, pop it in the oven, let your slow cooker do the hard work, or whip it up in the Instant Pot. Complete comfort, your way!
What diets is this Smoky Chilli suitable for?
This Smoky Chilli can easily be made suitable for gluten and dairy-free diets. If you’re cooking for someone with a gluten or dairy intolerance, just be sure to swap out the following ingredients for suitable alternatives:.
- Stock cube
- Henderson’s relish
- Double check BBQ seasoning (some contain milk)
Remember to take extra care when you’re cooking for people with allergies. Use separate utensils, cookware, and preparation surfaces.
Do you need any special ingredients to make Smoky Chilli?
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This Smoky Chilli recipe doesn’t call for any special ingredients. You’ll find everything on your local supermarket shelves. We’ve included some equipment you’ll need further down the page.
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How many calories are in this Smoky Chilli?
There are only 375 calories in one serving of this Smoky Chilli, which means it falls into our Everyday Light category. These are all dishes under 400 calories, ideal for when you’re after a lighter bite (just like the category name suggests!), and they fit with diet plans like Weight Watchers if you’re calorie counting.
As a guide, an average man needs around 2,500kcal (10,500kJ) a day to maintain a healthy body weight. For an average woman, that figure is around 2,000kcal (8,400kJ) a day. Obviously, if your goal is to lose weight, then you might want to adjust these slightly. You can read more about these recommendations on the NHS website.
Step 1
Spray a deep casserole dish (suitable for use on the stove) or a large saucepan with low-calorie cooking spray.
Step 2
Place over a medium heat, then add the onions and cook for 10 minutes — until soft and golden. Add the garlic, and continue to cook for 1-2 minutes.
Step 3
Add the peppers and cook for 5 minutes. Then add the minced beef and cook for a further 4-5 minutes, until browned.
Step 4
Add the chilli powder, smoky BBQ seasoning, paprika, and cumin. Stir in, then cook for 1-2 minutes.
Step 5
Lower the heat and add the chopped tomatoes, tomato puree, kidney beans, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce (or Henderson’s relish), sriracha sauce, and beef stock. Stir well.
Step 6
Cover with a tight-fitting lid and simmer over a low heat for 45 minutes. The chilli will be ready when it’s rich and thick. Then serve!
What could I serve with Smoky Chilli?
Smoky Chilli is delicious with a crisp salad, or you could serve these with lots of different slimming-friendly options! Here are some ideas:
How do you know when Smoky Chilli is cooked?
You can tell Smoky Chilli is cooked when the sauce is rich and thick. This should take around 1 hour and 10 minutes in total. Alternatively, this recipe can also be made in your oven, slow cooker, or Instant Pot. Whatever’s easiest for you!
As per UK food safety guidelines, always cook meat until it reaches 75ºC and stays at that temperature for at least two minutes.
How long can you keep Smoky Chilli in the fridge?
Once you’ve served up your Smoky Chilli, ideally you should eat it within 4 hours.
If you do hang onto any leftovers, be sure to refrigerate them in an air-tight container with a lid. You can store Smoky Chilli in the fridge for approximately 2 days or so.
Can I freeze Smoky Chilli?
Yes, you can! This recipe can be frozen after cooking, just remember to do the following:
- Freeze it as soon as it’s cold enough.
- Use a container suitable for freezing.
- Don’t forget to add a label reminding you what it is, and on what date you put it in the freezer!
How do I reheat Smoky Chilli?
From chilled: Place in a microwave-proof container with loosely fitting lid, and heat for 4-7 minutes — until piping hot.
From frozen: Allow to defrost fully in the fridge overnight, then heat covered in the microwave for 3-5 minutes. Stir. Cook for a further 5-7 minutes — until piping hot.
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Smoky Chilli
A cosy twist on classic chilli con carne, with smoky BBQ seasoning and paprika simmered low and slow for plenty of flavour and a rich, thick sauce.
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Prep Time
15 MINS
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Cook Time
1 HR 10
- KCals 375
- Carbs 32G
Instructions
- Spray a deep casserole dish (suitable for use on the stove) or a large saucepan with low-calorie cooking spray.
- Place over a medium heat, then add the onions and cook for 10 minutes, until soft and golden. Add the garlic, and continue to cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the peppers and cook for 5 minutes. Then add the minced beef and cook for a further 4-5 minutes, until browned.
- Add the chilli powder, smoky BBQ seasoning, paprika, and cumin. Stir in, then cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Lower the heat and add the chopped tomatoes, tomato puree, kidney beans, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce (or Henderson's relish), sriracha sauce, and beef stock. Stir well.
- Cover with a tight-fitting lid and simmer over a low heat for 45 minutes. The chilli will be ready when the sauce is rich and thick. Then serve!
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