Gordon Ramsay’s Mexican Chili Con Carne is a rich, spicy, slow-simmered dish made with ground beef, kidney beans, and bold spices. Finished with a touch of dark chocolate for depth, it’s comfort food with chef-level flavor.
1 lb ground beef or finely diced chuck steak
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 celery stalk, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, diced
1–2 fresh red chilies, sliced (adjust to taste)
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp smoked paprika
1½ tsp ground cumin
1 (14 oz) can chopped tomatoes
1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained
½ cup red wine or beef broth
1 square (10g) dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Handful of fresh coriander (cilantro), chopped
Heat oil in a pot. Brown beef in batches, remove and set aside.
In the same pot, sauté onion, garlic, and celery until soft.
Stir in paprika, cumin, and tomato paste. Cook until darkened.
Deglaze with wine or broth. Simmer 2 minutes.
Add bell pepper, chilies, chopped tomatoes, and kidney beans.
Return beef to the pot. Simmer on low for 45–60 minutes.
Stir in dark chocolate until melted. Season to taste.
Finish with fresh coriander and serve hot.
Add more chili for extra heat or serve with sour cream to cool.
Store in fridge for 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Serve with rice, tortillas, or over nachos.