Rich Quorn Chilli Con Carne
A smoky, spicy, umami-packed Quorn mince chilli with beans and a glossy tomato sauce — perfect with rice or wraps.
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- •500g Quorn mince
- •1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- •1 brown onionfinely chopped
- •1 pepper (any colour)diced
- •200g chestnut mushrooms(optional)finely chopped
- •3 garlic clovesfinely chopped
- •2 tsp ground cumin
- •2 tsp ground coriander
- •2 tsp smoked paprika(optional)or use regular paprika
- •1 tbsp mild chilli powderplus more to taste
- •1/4 tsp cayenne pepper(optional)for extra heat
- •2 tbsp tomato purée
- •2 x 400g tins tinned chopped tomatoes
- •250ml vegetable stock
- •1 x 400g tin kidney beansdrained and rinsed
- •1 x 400g tin black beans(optional)drained and rinsed (or use extra kidney beans)
- •1 tbsp Worcester sauce(optional)use vegetarian/vegan Worcester sauce if needed
- •10g dark chocolate(optional)or 1 tsp cocoa powder, for depth
- •1 tsp fine saltto taste
- •1/2 tsp black pepperto taste
- •1 small handful fresh coriander(optional)roughly chopped
- •1/2 lime(optional)juice, to finish
- •to serve cooked basmati rice(optional)
- •to serve plain white tortilla wraps(optional)
- •to serve grated cheddar(optional)
- •to serve soured cream(optional)or yoghurt
- 1
Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Add the brown onion and pepper (and the chestnut mushrooms, if using) with a pinch of the fine salt and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and starting to colour.
10 min
- 2
Stir in the garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the Quorn mince and cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring, until piping hot and any excess moisture has cooked off.
7 min
- 3
Push the Quorn and veg to the sides of the pan to clear a small space in the centre. Add the ground cumin, ground coriander, smoked paprika (if using), mild chilli powder (add a little more to taste, if you like) and cayenne pepper (if using). Toast for 30 seconds, then stir through the pan. Add the tomato purée and cook for 1 minute.
2 min
- 4
Pour in the tinned chopped tomatoes and vegetable stock. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
15 min
- 5
Stir in the kidney beans (and black beans, if using) and the Worcester sauce (if using). Simmer for 10–15 minutes until thick and glossy. Add the dark chocolate (if using) and stir until fully melted and incorporated.
15 min
- 6
Taste and season with the remaining fine salt and the black pepper. Remove from the heat and stir through the fresh coriander and the lime juice (if using). Serve with cooked basmati rice or in plain white tortilla wraps, topped with grated cheddar and soured cream (or yoghurt), if you like.
4 min
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