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British chilli con carne | how to make chili con carne
Chille con carne is a 'not so classic' British recipe. By no means is this a classic Mexican mole chilli recipe. This is a British chilli con carne, and it's just as good. The key thing to a good chilli con carne, is a lot of little steps done well. By that I mean, you take some care with it. You can't just bung a load of frozen mince in a pan with some onion and chilli powder, and expect it to turn out magnificent, because it won't.
My recipe uses a little bit of dark chocolate. This does two things, it adds richness, but also sweetness, which is important for any mole style chilli. I also realise that we spell 'chilli' differently to you folks in the US who spell it 'chili' and that is fine of course, but I thought i'd mention it, just in case there was any confusion.
#chilli #chilliconcarne #chili
To make my Chilli con carne you will need
►500g of beef mince
►1 red bell pepper
►1 large onion
►2 fat garlic cloves
►1 tsp of ground cumin
►1 + 1/2 tsp of smoked paprika
►About 400ml of good beef stock
►1 x 400g can of chopped tomatoes
►1 x 400g can of drained red kidney beans
►A couple of pieces of dark chocolate
►1 tsp of dried oregano
►1-2 red chillies
►2 tbsp or tomato puree (tomato paste in U.S)
►Coriander for garnish
►Salt
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[@MrJonathanbarmo]

*I love how foreign people respect our mexican cocina, we love you back, does not matter if they made a different way to recipe, that is the sense of cook: no rules, freedom. Grettings from Mexico, folks.*

[@Adam_Garratt]

Thank you man. Appreciate it

[@vincentguerault6751]

Chili no es mexicano....

[@vincentguerault6751]

@@bmc9504 i live in mexico. I have NEVER ever ever saw chili con carne in regular mexican restaurant. Only in american restaurant and of course TEXMEX restaurant. Thats why i say that. So american chili over there and british chili over there. :) cheers keep up !

[@garethedwards6529]

Need to get hold of chillies used ideally in the con carne.

[@stefang1087]

@@vincentguerault6751 I live in Denmark, and a friend of mine, Mexican, gave me, many years ago, the recipe of chilli con carne ( it can be that they call it just chilli, I only rode the recipe, not the name of the dish)from his mother. It si very different from this one but there are similarities. Like the chocolate (just another kind, with no sugar, but you can use cocoa instead), beans, which are to kinds, hard to find in Europe, but not impossible, and the meat is pork meat, not minced but chuncks. The spices are also a bit different. It taste very different than any other recipe I tried. Until now I didn't find an "official statement" to help me find out what is the truth about chilli con carne. So, as long as my friends mother has a recipe like this, makes me believe that mexicans make this dish in their homes. More than that. My friend told me, that even in Mexico there are different recipes, because he have tried this dish home at relatives or friends, different places in the country and it was a bit different. But not that much that resembles those we know from internet/youtube. So........who knows............... 🤔

[@alchemist6497]

I like that you give not to much unnecessary info and don't act hysterically happy

[@Adam_Garratt]

Al Chemist haha thanks. I'm never hysterically happy 😂

[@-Chunk]

Because hes not American

[@JohnSmith-rt8nv]

@Iulian Cosmin Bruma he wasn't being sarcastic

[@teresawigelsworth7807]

@@Adam_Garratt thsnk you so much for this reciepe! You made it short and sweet! Alot of viedo are long dragged out thank you for being simple

[@Mjaaaland]

@Iulian Cosmin Bruma really doubt he was sarcastic i like the same things about this video

[@jessiejames7492]

I like how he demonstrates. Fast and clear. I cant stand videos where the person cuts and peels every ingredients from a-z. Get on with it

[@mwfossils]

I came back 45 minutes later and the video had finished.

[@cristajackson4655]

Lol

[@forqueenandcountry3087]

Woolly Mammoth that’s funny I did the same 😂

[@mia6765]

😂😂😂😂

[@kroshinafernandez5410]

Woolly Mammoth that cracked me up 🤣🤣🤣

[@manyakoopal-gx4zs]

😂

[@wirgiukass]

Just a quick tip, when browning off beef mince (or any meat for that matter) get the pan hot, then add olive oil and then add the protein. It will give that nice brown/golden colour (not grey) and it will not overcook the meat. Cheers

[@hobodoggaming6501]

0:52 FOR INGREDIENTS

[@ShazWag]

That's more or less how I make it, except I also add 1/2 a teaspoon of chilli powder along with the the paprika and what-not. Some like it hot 😄🌶🇲🇽

[@mrkrasker9609]

Adam brother, most people don't take the time to brown the mince first. One of the key things I like about your dishes is you take the time to build up levels of flavor. This look scrummy, Cheers mate

[@Adam_Garratt]

+Mr_Krasker I once got into a bad argument with an ex girlfriend because she didn't think it was necessary to brown meat when making any kind of stew haha. Thanks for commenting as always mate ☺

[@grzegorz16100]

AGREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kevinconroy2014]

Mr Krasker I

[@slippyg]

I use a slow cooker to cook mine and I only brown a little keeping a tad pink. Medium rare I guess. Makes it super tender.

[@fuse5k]

I’m on the not browning side of the fence, I get my caramelisation flavour from the onions.

[@ghdrum]

I use red wine in my chilli recipe. Works a treat 🤘

[@MeliodasssESO]

How much and when do you use it?

[@ghdrum]

@@MeliodasssESO just add a small bottle of red wine once the beef has cooked. Let the wine cook off then add stock and allow that to cook until the juice has disappeared.

[@boli2746]

Red wine works, no chocolate fresher tommys. Different chilli

[@emmef7970]

I always use either beer or red wine. Whichever I have on hand. Enhances the flavor. Delish.

[@karritessa]

Love the tips you give and also reasons behind why you do certain aspects or why you add certain ingredients. I always just use the Taco seasoning sachets for chili con carne but I'm gonna give this recipe a crack very soon. Thanks! Oh and love the camera work and music, it works great!

[@Adam_Garratt]

Karritessa Thank you Karritessa, I try my best anyway. Nice of you to leave such kind words ☺

[@Val-ht6em]

For a while now, I have been looking for the British version of the chili con carne so I would enjoy eating the British chili con carne again and again, like I used to love eating it in pubs in England during the winter months. And now I found it…. Made it last night and it is excellent, exactly the same taste as the Chili con carne (with rice) that I used to eat in the pubs. It brought so much memories…gathering around a fire in a pub with friends eating chili con carne. Thank you so very much for making this video, you made one very happy lady here.

[@Adam_Garratt]

Awww val it's a pleasure! I'm glad I was able to help you re live those fond memories. Bless you 🙏 ♥

[@liamwalker206]

Love this recipe. I add mushrooms too but then again I put mushrooms in everything I make.

[@Mimithefoodie]

Just made this and it came out absolutely perfect, I just added a lot more chill to mine and I gotta say, great recipe

[@Adam_Garratt]

That's awesome Mimi! Hope you're OK and keeping safe! X

[@janeababe]

Mimi A ..... I always scroll through the comments to find someone whose actually made the recipe, to see what they thought. Glad I came across your comment of approval, because I’ve just grabbed the ingredients to make this tonight. ❤️ It sounds delicious. I’m eager to see what the chocolate does 😋

[@lieuwina]

@@janeababe I tried this recipe and it was delicious. It was just the right heat for me, did not burn the tonsils out ha ha. The chocolate was a treat, it made it glossier and some what sweeter. Not too sweet and you do not taste chocolate. My family loved it. Will definitely make again.

[@harryjones1676]

K

[@aishaals3248]

I saw this video like a year ago and I now realised this is where I learned how to cut my pepper I’ve been cutting them like this for the past year It’s very easy and nothing goes to waste 😄

[@Adam_Garratt]

Glad I could help Aisha! x

[@slippyg]

Cheese is a must! I also eat it with a spoon and use Thai Jasmine Rice. Can use some sour cream too. Yum

[@tommurphy4094]

Thanks. This is now my default chilli recipe. I’ve done it several times now and it always tastes great. Great tip about browning and removing the mince and then sautéing the veg with the spices. So much more flavour than how I used to do it - brown the mince, then chuck everything else in on top .

[@Adam_Garratt]

So happy you make this regularly! This is what makes me happy. Nice one 🙂👍

[@emmaonthefarm1085]

Making this for the first time for my family this evening 😅hope all goes to plan lol

[@RJ_171]

I've used this recipe 3 times now, thanks plenty!!

[@Poppy-sf1uj]

Literally had chilli and a jacket potato tonight for tea 😋some left over for chilli 🌶 cheese dogs tomorrow 🤪

[@jjtr]

Great recipe, great video. Thank you for not spending 20 minutes talking about your childhood or how you came about this recipe through some awe-inspiring travel experience. I'll be sure to check out your other videos. I like your style.

[@adder64]

Remember to wash your hands after you lick your finger 🤔

[@ianwoodhams6886]

Made this a couple of times using chilli flakes instead of fresh chillies and it tastes great. Today I’m trying it with fresh chillies to see if there’s a big difference. Great video, thank you.

[@CaraxYT]

Just made this, it was absolutely great, cheers man!

[@Adam_Garratt]

Rahul Sinha Awesome! Glad you liked it bud

[@dudejmmp]

American's watching him add chocolate ready to start another revolutionary war...

[@Adam_Garratt]

😂😂

[@Irene-gq4jr]

Making this right now with my SO - so far so good. I have the chili gene in spades and he doesn't. Remarkably similar to Marco's recipe without the brand name stock pots but more practical for the average punter's larder. I find crushing the garlic cloves with a heavy hand on the flat blade of the knife makes it easier to peel and chop them finely; and slicing around the top of the bell pepper allows you to pull the middle with the seeds out in one go. When it comes to the chillies I cut the top off and roll them to squeeze the seeds out. If you want a job done efficiently find a lazy person to do it, and that's me. Thanks for posting your recipe.

[@Adam_Garratt]

Thank you Irene. Hope you liked it 🙂

[@Irene-gq4jr]

@@Adam_Garratt It turned out delish, thanks! The consistency was great too. We've decided we can add a bit more chili next time - I have no concept of 'too hot' and don't want to make something he can't eat, so the team effort worked well for us.

[@Adam_Garratt]

Glad to hear it Irene!

[@Losttoanyreason]

Nice chili recipe. Almost exactly how we make it though we use chili powder not fresh or dried chilies. Technically chili con carne has no beans. It's just meat and spices. We use hamburger and beans but then we don't make chili con carne, too expensive. We just make just plain ole chili with beans like you did. , LOL

[@Adam_Garratt]

Thanks man. Thank you for watching. Hope you're keeping safe 👍

[@BusFamilyFood]

I really love this recipe! I'm glad we're all cooking Chili co carne, it's great. 🤩

[@loadapish]

Dark chocolate? What? Im really not sure about that 1 but i am intrueged

[@rabs192]

Thanks so much for this, used it many times now and it’s great

[@dionnepovey922]

This Is A ToP VT AdaM. Thanks Man..And You Have GiveN a great idea for using up ThaT YuckY DarK chocolate..So See Tia TurNeR's Blog For Le ST.GeorGe's DaY Supper/Dinner ParTy - You could be OuR NexT OLiver...Good Luck..D. 05/01/23

[@catsneni]

We keep coming back to this recipe! It's delicious and makes a quick week night family dinner. Thank you and God bless you!

[@natashawilson6776]

Its lovely

[@Lucindva]

thank you for this. my dad is the king of making chilli and i'm making one for my whole family tonight and i've been feeling the pressure. fingers crossed i can manage

[@Adam_Garratt]

Good luck! Let me know how it turns out 🙂

[@Mcfc81]

I ate the chocolate whilst i was cooking ooooooops

[@MarkNorville]

If you want perfection, then use a slow cooker. It makes even the cheapest mince taste better, you can also make a lot more for storage which makes it even cheaper to cook. It works out to be less than 50p per portion.

[@psitogata]

Best recipe ever! Its my go to chilli recipe and everyone in the family always enjoy it. I could easily eat the whole pot with rice! Love Love Love it! My boyfriend always begs me to make it. I just add a little corn from time to time for extra sweetness.

[@smoothbeak]

I think the word you were looking for was "sumptuous" rather than "unctuous"? Haha

[@Adam_Garratt]

Something like that yes 🤣

[@smoothbeak]

@@Adam_Garratt Haha, sorry to be the "thesaurus nazi" but you know ;)

[@smoothbeak]

You might have also been thinking of the "scrumdiddlyunctious bar" too now that I think about it. Hahahahaha

[@mwesty5627]

Just cooked this chilli for the first time and it is one of the best I've ever tasted!!!

[@Adam_Garratt]

Michael, I'm thrilled you liked it bud! 😃

[@jimpennin9588]

Ugh, somehow I forgot to "like" the video the first time. Oh well, I guess I can watch it again 👍

[@Michele59]

Love your recipes and lack of pretentiousness. Definitely trying this!

[@Adam_Garratt]

Thank you! Hope you like it 😊

[@myles7522]

Hi Adam, this morning I asked my lot what they fancied for tea, my eldest replied can we have Adams chilli con carne… it’s now made and ready to eat….hope the job hunting is going well…take care Myles 👍

[@Adam_Garratt]

Ah cool! Hope they all like it mate. Nothing on the job front yet but who knows what's around the corner.

[@sarganis2576]

I've cooked this recipe for the first time about a year ago. It became a staple in my family and taught me a lot about cooking. Fantastic job, Adam! And I'm delighted to see that you haven't dropped the ball with this channel! I swapped the chocolate for 1 tsp of cocoa powder and a sprinkle of brown sugar. Works just as well and you can regulate that extra sweetness. One thing to note: cocoa powder needs more time so add it 5-7 minutes before beans.

[@Adam_Garratt]

This is awesome Yury! Yes I remember you joining the channel. I'm actually working on a new and improved version of this so watch this space. Glad you like it!

[@lenagreen4031]

I often find that if you find a recipe that works, playing around with it to make it better sometimes you lose what made it fabulous in the first place. I've done that, and ended up using my original recipe, which everyone loved. Just saying! X

[@ДичьГвадалахара]

Ахуительно Тоже так сделаю 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@elymedinanails9681]

Hola Adam! Im mexican , and actually there are no mexicans in mexico eating this, ( some dont even know what this is).... butt!!!!!! This recipes its amazing!!!! Looks tasty!!! Good job!!!!

[@rossmaclean3405]

Ely Medina NAILS * he does say it’s not Mexican 😂

[@ShazWag]

😯

[@katec8425]

Así es, yo como Carnita en salsa Roja 😅

[@unclestuka8543]

What a great English Dish ! thank you Adam, Apologies to MEXICO I was only joking folks.

[@katec8425]

A los que les da el ataque que digan que el chili es de México, es a los americanos.

[@rdx86]

Excellent recipe and great video! I tried the chilli with and without chocolate and the chocolate really adds a necessary sweetness and depth of flavour to it. I also added some red wine to mine right at the end to add a bit more acidity and to cut through the rich taste. Thanks!

[@Adam_Garratt]

Nice one pal! Glad you liked it🙂

[@hsltr1]

Oooh! Ranajay , never thought about red wine 🍷, can’t wait till l do it again 🥰and maybe a wee dram to follow . Slante

[@tertia0011]

Apart from dark chocolate that is precisely I have cooked this meal. Enjoyed across 3 generations. Thanks for what for me is a revisit to a much loved family favourite cooked well. Wholeheartedly agree with serving suggestion: jacketed potato. Oh mamma!

[@Adam_Garratt]

Fab on a jacket spud and a bit of sour cream 😋🙏

[@ranchitup1845]

As a Texan from San Antonio I’m glad to hear that it was acknowledged that “chili” is from Mexico. Mexico was a very large country at one point that spanned all across the lower US as we know it today. I subscribe to your channel just on that comment. It really shows that you do your homework on your videos.

[@Adam_Garratt]

I do try my best, I don't always get it right and I try to learn from others. Thank you my friend. Hope you're keeping safe and well

[@lockguy2652]

Houstonian here... wasn’t in terlingua where the first chili cook off was? We honeymooned in bigbend

[@williamredpath861]

Why would you as a guy from San Antonio be glad to hear that Chili is from Mexico when it isn't? It's not a Mexican dish, Chili Con Carne originated in San Antonio in the US. There were many chili pepper based stews at the time leading to it's creation in Mexico but this is not to be confused with Chili Con Carne. The Spanish implemented the addition of meat in the dish but again was a chili pepper stew with meat as it had the missing ingredient of Tomatoes. Chili Con Carne in the form recognised as Chili con Carne was created in San Antonio, therefore is an American dish, not Mexican. It's pretty crazy that you think otherwise.

[@petet7458]

Mate, I love how easy you make it to cook really scrummy meals.... legend.... cheers fella...

[@hollis1367]

Great recipe, cooked this for the girlfriend and my family and they really enjoyed it. Thanks

[@Adam_Garratt]

Nice one mate. Glad you all enjoyed it

[@arfamo4314]

Ok ... but .... chocolate no good to add in , not like at all

[@garrusn7702]

Just so you know, chili (which is what we call it in Texas) isn't a Mexican dish. It isn't even really texmex. Just Texas country cooking. Thanks for the video!

[@dennisstaughton7474]

GarrusN7 You left out the part where you rant about ground meat & beans NOT being allowed in chili, like every other Texan.

[@rickdavis2235]

@@dennisstaughton7474 Ground meat is used all the time in Texas chili but Texas chili by definition is chili con carne.... not chili con carne y frijoles (chili with meat and beans). If it has beans, it's probably still delicious but it's not Texas chili. That's why we Texans point it out. It's kind of like when you add chocolate syrup to vanilla icecream and then blend it in. It's no longer vanilla. It's chocolate.

[@cotswoldkid9903]

I’m new to this cooking malarkey and chose your easy to follow recipe and I’m glad I did. It’s turned out loads better than I imagined and will definitely be following and trying some of your other recipes. I love your easy going enthusiastic approach mate. Top man so you are 👌

[@charlie9785]

Thanks for this, so easy to follow and a delicious result 🤤👍🏼

[@Adam_Garratt]

You're most welcome. Stay safe

[@ChipZilla69]

Not gonna lie this recipe is ace made it a few times now. Here's tips, up the spices from tee spoons to table spoons. Add salt to taste and a generous splash of worstishire sauce near the end with a dollop of ketchup. Takes it to the next level. B don't worry about the chocolate or coriander if you don't have it.

[@sgtjenko]

It's more like a Mexican Mole with the chocolate added, nice recipe and will give it a go. Thanks for editing out eating sounds, everybody should do this!

[@Adam_Garratt]

Simon Jenkins haha I do my best, I hate listening to myself lip smacking away! No one wants asmr Adams eats! 😂😂

[@sgtjenko]

Heh heh! - Check out Misophonia, it's real!

[@ShazWag]

#misophonia 😆

[@jamessim1858]

Very good recipe it provides a grounding of the basic essential ingredients but leaves room for your own personal bits and pieces you as an individual likes to add such as some red wine. Well done and thanks for the advice my man

[@Adam_Garratt]

No problem James. Thanks for watching bud 🙂👍

[@steveschatz6256]

I boarder line burn the mince to get the crispy steak flavour (Maynard James Keenen effect)

[@littleems6337]

Tried this tonight and it was absolutely delicious,was dubious on the chocolate, but oh my it was a gorgeous addition to it and took the heat, love it, have subscribed :)

[@mayolagouveia5025]

Thank you for the recipe! I made it last night and my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed it, so tasty! (the dark chocolate really does add something special) :)

[@anneperry9014]

Don't remove the seeds!!😋

[@alberto21606]

mmm that looks delicious thank you we are going to try &do that so simple yet so tasty

[@helenalldridge1145]

Adam. You are lovely. No messing just getting on with it. I'm definitely going to do this chilli xxxx thank you

[@Adam_Garratt]

Thank you Helen x

[@ChrisTheButcher]

i was going to do a chilli with my carolina reaper pods....but i shit out lol. Great video son😉

[@Adam_Garratt]

Ha! jesus that would have been seriously hot mate!

[@sgtjenko]

I will do this with some Tepins :)

[@bloozedaddy]

Serranos are great for chili...about 3 times hotter than a jalapeno with a great flavor...it's a great "tweener" chili for those who want hot but no "holy shit...what was I thinking?" hot.

[@ninja36inc]

reaper chilli is lush I did one last week go for it

[@anthony342]

i use 3 , but holy crap it makes my hair wet

[@turkeytrac1]

Here in Alberta ( I'm sure it's done in other places) we pit the chili over either a roasted hotdogs, or it's cousin a "smokie", both in the bun, then some diced white onion and a bit of extra sharp cheddar. Pair with a cold lager, dinner is served!! Lol.. Great vid btw!!

[@wanderinggiant6324]

tried this today, tasted great...… thanks

[@verram98]

This looks absolutely delicious … I better buy an extra pack of dark chocolate then .. thanks for sharing your recipe

[@GradKat]

Cooked this tonight; it’s DELICIOUS!! My go-to chilli recipe from now on.

[@Adam_Garratt]

That's brilliant! Happy you liked it 😊

[@DarrenAltmanvo]

This is mega! I like that you cooked the mince first, then the veggies separately. Here's a tip. Bung in half a cinnamon stick, with the tomatoes. It adds another layer of flavour. 😉

[@Keefcooks]

Yummy!

[@Adam_Garratt]

+KeefCooks Cheers Keefy! ☺

[@richardalvarado-ik9br]

It looks good.....congrats from Los Angeles USA. Nice work!

[@sshah6995]

I’ll have to try it thank you

[@mangler5004]

From a really lazy guy like myself who can’t cook ,after watching this excellent clip...straight to the shops in morning get frying pan! No more beans on toast anymore😃 Thanks for explaining in an easy to understand manner to a novice like me👍

[@Adam_Garratt]

Nice one Tom mate, Feel free to send pic of what you made! And if you need any help with anything just ask pal :)

[@rickdavis2235]

Tom Melvin For really good chili, you need a heavy pot. Invest in a nice, heavy cast iron dutch oven for making chili as well as soups and stews. Take a paper towel and coat the new cast iron pot and lid inside and out with corn oil, vegetable oil, sesame oil, olive oil or oil of your choice and put it in the oven upside down at 350 degrees for one hour. Place a pan under it so any oil that drips out will not fall into the oven. This will season the cast iron so it'll be non stick and won't rust. The things you can make in it is unlimited. I use mine for chili, for baking bread and english muffins, beef stew, chicen soup and so on.

[@mangler5004]

Rick Davis cheers

[@rickdavis2235]

@@mangler5004 I forgot to mention not to wash cast iron with soap because it can absorb the soap flavor. A really well seasoned cast iron cook pot or skillet will wipe clean with a paper towel and things like eggs and cheese won't stick. Seasoning is a lifelong process and should be done at least a couple of times a year. If cooking a lot of tomato dishes in it, it should be seasoned more often. Also, things with sugar in them like honey cured ham or maple smoked bacon can gunk up cast iron. If you have to use soap, use very little and rinse immediately. Best option it to keep it seasoned and use wooden spatulas and spoons to keep from scraping the seasoning off.

[@CookiieMonsterXxX]

He added ..... chocolate.......

[@Adam_Garratt]

I know, how dare he! 😉🤣

[@KoneeKawa]

Dark chocolate makes it... I thought my mum was the only one ha ha

[@stumetallicafan]

Marco Pierre uses dark chocolate too. Wouldn't of believed myself till tried it. Really makes a difference .

[@pukel95]

I was scrolling youtube for something extra for my chili. The dark chocolate sound lovely. Thnx, i will try.

[@Adam_Garratt]

Nice. Let me know how it goes 😊

[@djdanfetish1]

Only thing i dint like was the ingredients been on for too long . I almost read the first one 😆

[@Adam_Garratt]

🤣🤣. Yes, this is an old video. Now what I do is list them in the video description

[@jennoscura2381]

I am doing a vegan version of this for dinner. I am using Textured Vegetable Protein (what you probably call soya mince on your side of the pond) in place of the meat. Good thinking on the chocolate. I am going to add some cocoa powder and sweetener to mine. The jacket potato is a great idea.

[@Adam_Garratt]

+TeleTrans 1 let me know how it turns out bud☺

[@jennoscura2381]

Adams Eats It turned out quite good.

[@PiousMoltar]

Ah yes the traditional Kekistani vegan chilli con carne. Shadilay.

[@dennisstaughton7474]

TeleTrans 1 Hey, there. In case you might be interested..., I've been experimenting w/ vegan chili, and I've found that steel-cut oats and buckwheat work well, too.

[@anynextdon4684]

I'm not even close to vegan but once I used lentils and it was soooo good. If you pulse them in a food processor they get a really good consistency

[@yappish2.062]

excellent 51 years old and the first chilli con carne i think i have ever cooked and it tasted good

[@Adam_Garratt]

Glad to hear it fella

[@julie2991]

i made this following your recipe it was ok but when i addded chili flakes it was tonnes better

[@WARTV-dn5fk]

BE ADVISED: use of the phrase 'cheap as chips' is a copyright infringement upon the estate of David Dickerson PLC, and will not be tolerated. 😉

[@Adam_Garratt]

😂😂😂😂

[@ralphenstein9105]

Certainly beats his Bargain Hunt successor's catchprase, "yes... yes."

[@Pdartfrog]

Great easy to follow no drama video - and the chilli was great thank you!

[@Adam_Garratt]

Awesome! That's great to hear Ryan. Glad you liked it bud 👍🙂

[@kaisercheif1756]

Just cooked this waiting for it to finish😋

[@errnee]

I smoke my own chillis in one of them small fish smokers with fragrant wood chips to make Ancho chillis ;)

[@Adam_Garratt]

Orbital Horizon Blue I am jealous! 😂🤪

[@rickdavis2235]

Orbital Horizon Blue Ancho chilis are known for their rich, fruity flavor. Chilis are where the flavor comes from in a chili recipe. with some being fruity while others are smokey, some are earthy and some are just add heat. Using fresh or dried chilis will take any chili dish to a new level of flavor. I use mostly dried chilis to grind into powder or sometimes just reconstitute in water and blend them into a slurry to be added in place of powder, the best choice but more work. It's easier to clean and grind chilis into powder for storage and ease of use.

[@McCullogh]

Oh wow, never added chocolate, that seems very interesting. Thanks for a nice recepie Adam.

[@Adam_Garratt]

McCullogh no problem pal. Yep, the chocolate just adds a little something to it ☺

[@Ben-vk4us]

Not sure how you can make chili without adding chili powder. I do not add any hot peppers to my chili. I like to add my heat when I eat it. I prefer to add hot sauce to taste in the bowl I'm eating. Each person can add the amount of heat they prefer. My wife does not like any hot sauce or hot peppers in her chili. My children only like a little heat. I prefer it smoking hot.

[@keithparsons9764]

wtf

[@julie2991]

i added chili flakes mmm firen

[@DP-jy2ge]

He added loads of chili. Are you confused?

[@rickdavis2235]

Mannix I agree. Chili powder is what makes chili, chili. Without it, it's just chunky tomato stew.

[@rickdavis2235]

@@DP-jy2ge What chilis did he add besides 1 to 2 red chilis? Maybe I'm confused too. That's like making a gallon of sweet tea but only adding a teaspoon of sugar to sweeten the whole gallon.

[@outlander271]

Fluent and clearly presented. Top marks!

[@123456789lw1994]

We absolutely love this recipe, made it so many times . Thanks again From Mandy Northamptonshire, England.🤗❤️

[@Adam_Garratt]

Glad you enjoy it Mandy! I'm working on a slightly updated version of this so watch this space ❤️

[@Bizk-8]

Chili it's not Mexican ....

[@johnnyhorton5984]

Lovely photo and images! Great colour! We were delighted to find a British style recipe because we are cooking at home and are looking to cook a chili dish that we are used to. So a BIG Thank You! Just one tiny... lovely colourful images and a lovely fresh dish, however, just a tip re our experience of watching, we were enticed by the images we saw but a couple of the words you unwittingly chose were a tad off putting, and caused the reaction, while we were watching, of, "Err...". The two words were "sweat" and "spattering". We know that "sweating vegetables" is a common way here in Blighty (Britain) to describe softening vegetables, however, as with the beautiful Italian term of "Ciao" we could just maybe - may we humbly and tentatively suggest - adopt the Italian word for "sweating" vegetables of "soffritto" from the Italian verb, "Soffriggere" meaning to "fry lightly". We could maybe say in an English sentence, "Soffritto the vegetables" and explain that means to fry lightly to soften them. Or, we could simply say, fry lightly to soften the vegetables, as "sweating" brings the wrong images to an otherwise beautiful process. As for "spattering", how about a light scattering? Wouldn't anyone far rather have lightly scattered coriander, than "spattered" coriander?! Hahaha! No offence intended! Just hoping that's useful for your next "soffriting" and scattering in an upcoming vid! 💕💕💕 Otherwise, yay! We're looking forward to our home cooked Chili inspired by your super dish! Bon provecho! Bon appetit! Enjoy! 😋💕💕💕💕

[@forandonbehalfof4753]

Errr..... Mr.Garratt; try mixing the combination of mixed, dried herbs in a cup of boiling water. THEN: Smell it. Taste it..................

[@isaiah513623]

You explain why you do what you do - where as others just give "orders". The chocolate - I have never heard of that. You are indeed my favourite Internet cook 😍

[@Adam_Garratt]

Thank you Hailey! It's always a pleasure 🙏

[@garethjones8047]

This is pretty much how I do mine, except I use red wine instead of chocolate, this is a great cheap way of cooking healthy, and it's great to make a batch and freeze some for when you dont have much time to cook after work etc.

[@Adam_Garratt]

Cheers Gareth, thank you for watching and the comment mate. hope you are doing ok

[@noelduggan72]

Good Stuff!!!! - 👍

[@ErnestZaslavsky]

Wow! Clicked on this video just for lulz, like, lets see, you gonna use a salt as the only seasoning, ok, maybe (just maybe) black pepper, after all it is BRITISH style chili con carne. But, respect, it is quite close to CCC, even cumin, again, respect!

[@williamroach2832]

just discovered you Adam, i suspect it will be start ofgreat relationship.love your presentationsimple and unhysterical .good bye RAMSEY and OLIVER.will try recipe at weekend...BILLY BOY. LIVERPOOL

[@Adam_Garratt]

Thank you William! Welcome to the family pal 🙂👍

[@nigel8499]

Congratulations on 1M views, quite the accomplishment. I use this recipe almost identical. I omit the chocolate and use Tesco three bean tinned.

[@fitou143]

great recipe Adam I have made this a few times now and make larger portions that last for a few servings just wanted to know how long I can keep this in the fridge or maybe freezing in the freezer.

[@Adam_Garratt]

Nice one! This will keep in the fridge for a good week, i'd say freezer for 3 months. I'm not expert though, but use your nose. if it smells good, great, if not chuck it away.

[@geoffedwards-tb4kp]

Can't believe it.Not browning meat and sweating veg leads to nil flavour.Mate invited me for bolognaise dinner,I thought of spaghetti dinner past and was pleased.Handed a big plate with ceremony, I knew at a glance . Insipid, tasted like how imagined dish water,then I thought fuck it's a big plate,I glanced at my enemy,ahem ,good friend who was staring intent,slobbering over his every mouthful ,bouncing with obvious seeking approved of his effort of culinary skills!I didn't slag it but I didn't compliment and his signals shown he knew and it ruined him,he felt it. If it was half as much as I felt it then I just wished he took the lesson. Which is fry your onions veggies bacon and garlic spices then add mince to brown,(chilli ,nutmeg,salt,pepper, bayleaf, then half tube Tom puree, fried till oils run clearing, mix into meat,add tiny bit of water so no burns,sticking etc.Add basil,oregano&parsley,dried table spoon each.Miix then add stock,add water bit by bit maintaining boil before each water addition. Stirring continually until double the dry ingredients with water.Place lid and adjust heat if needed so sauce simmers strong but doesn't stick and burn. Watch and stir as needed until sauce is thick and almost dry seasoning to taste. Then cook pasta,any but spaghetti, spaghetti, tagliatelle, or macaroni,penne any,cook Al dented then add to sauce on heat so pasta soaks up sauce. Grate good mature Parmesan reggio, or strong mate cheddar and...get it down ya neck! !

[@jamesgoacher1606]

I NEED to make some Chilli Con carne and was looking around for some recipes and spotted this - along with a more recent frugal version yet to watch but I thought I would mention that being tight fisted as soon as I see something like Simmer for hours or even (especially) put in a low oven for several days :-) I reach for the Slow Cooker. Which is what I shall do when I am fed up of reading and watching Cooking Vids.

[@videomaster8580]

Great stuff. I take it this version you are cooking serves about 4? I suppose just for one person you just divide it all by four. Do you have to simmer for 45 mins? Some people say only 20. Many thanks.

[@marksimpson2321]

Im glad to see Adam's channel is successful. He has nice meals and clearly and simply communicates how to make them. Great quality content ty❤😂😊

[@hec_salgado_]

Loved the video - good background music and very informative - thanks !!

[@Adam_Garratt]

You're welcome 😊