Classic Chilli Con Carne

Prep Time: 10 Mins
Cook Time: 25 Mins
Cook Temp (℃): 180

Classic Chilli Con Carne is a proven crowd-pleaser that gives butchers a dependable, flavour-forward product for the fresh counter. Designed to cook evenly and deliver consistent results, it offers bold, familiar flavour in a ready-to-cook format customers trust.

The recipe combines Verstegen Binding DS, Verstegen World Spice Blend Mexican, and Verstegen Chilli Con Carne Sauce to create a smooth, well-balanced mix that holds its shape and cooks cleanly. Binding the mince improves texture and prevents clumping, while the spice blend adds warmth and authentic depth. The sauce brings richness, colour, and body, with onion and kidney beans adding texture and strong visual appeal.

This versatile chilli performs well all year round and suits multiple uses, from classic bowls and rice dishes to nachos and baked potatoes. Finished with fresh chillies and Verstegen Decoration Blend Espagnol, it delivers strong shelf appeal. Easy to prepare and reliable batch after batch, it’s a value-adding essential for busy counters.

Method

Mix the Verstegen Binding DS with the Verstegen World Spice Blend Mexican.

Combine this mix with the mince.

Add the diced red onion and the kidney Beans in to the mince (make sure the kidney beans are dry).

Add the Verstegen Chilli Con Carne Sauce and mix all of the ingredients together using a whisk to make sure the mince is fine (important for an even cook so there is no clumps).

Decorate with fresh chillies and Verstegen Decoration Blend Espagnol.

Ingredients

1kg of Beef Mince

20g Verstegen Binding DS Pure

20g Verstegen World Spice Blend Mexican Pure

600g Verstegen Chilli Con Carne Sauce Pure

120g Diced Red Onion

200g Kidney Beans

Verstegen Decoration Blend Espagnol

Chillies

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