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Vegetarian Chilli con Carne with Quorn Mince

A rich, hearty meat free vegetarian chilli recipe packed with flavour. The perfect vegetarian comfort food to keep you warm during winter nights. Our veggie chilli con carne has all the taste and kick of a classic chilli con carne, but with fewer calories and less saturated fat. What's not to love? Try this Chilli Quorn Carne tonight!

Serves 4

30 mins

Easy

275 cals
(Per serving)

9g of fat
(Per serving)

20 g fibre
(Per serving)

14 g protein
(Per serving)

Vegetarian Quorn Mince product packaging with nutritional information

Made with Quorn Vegetarian Meat-Free Mince

Gluten Free

Low in Saturated Fat

No Soy

High in Protein

Ingredients

  • 300g Quorn Vegetarian Meat-Free Mince
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 red pepper, diced
  • 2 fresh red chillies, diced
  • 2 cloves of garlic, crushed
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 3 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp chilli powder (optional depending on your heat preference)
  • 400g can chopped tomatoes
  • 500ml tomato passata
  • 1 tbsp tomato puree
  • 1 vegetable stock cube
  • 400g can kidney beans, drained
  • 1 tsp brown sugar or 1 small cube plain chocolate (optional)
  • salt to taste (optional)
  • 1 large bunch of fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped

Method

  1. Pre-heat the oil in a large frying pan and cook the onion for 5-6 minutes or until beginning to soften. Add the red pepper and continue to cook for a further 5 minutes. Add the chillies, garlic and spices and cook for a further 2 minutes stirring continuously
  2. Stir in the chopped tomatoes, passata, tomato puree and crumble over the stock cube and bring to a gentle simmer for 8 minutes stirring occasionally. Stir in the kidney beans, sugar or chocolate if using and the Quorn Meat Free Mince. Cook over a gentle heat for a further 10 minutes and season to taste
  3. Stir in the chopped coriander and serve with rice, jacket potatoes or with nachos for a delicious dinner!

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Chefs tip

Adding beans like kidney beans or black beans to Quorn Mince helps to bulk out dishes to make your ingredients go even further. You could also add some greens to this dish by stirring in a couple of handfuls of fresh or frozen spinach leaves!

A chilli con carne made using Quorn Mince

The History of Chilli Con Carne

Chilli con carne is a dish that's as comforting as it is delicious. This spicy crowdpleaser has been a staple in kitchens around the world for generations.

Its origins trace back to the 19th century in Texas, where Mexican and American cultures collided to create a culinary masterpiece.

This hearty stew, packed with flavour and spice, quickly became a favourite for its versatility and ability to feed a crowd - aka your family on a weeknight!

Packshot of Quorn Mince

Making Chilli Con Carne Vegetarian

Our Chilli recipe is so easy to make. Quorn Vegetarian Mince makes it easy to enjoy this classic dish without compromising on taste or texture.

Here's why this recipe is perfect for vegetarians:

Flavourful and satisfying: Our Chilli Con Carne recipe is packed full of flavour for a tasty and satisfying meal.

Versatile and adaptable: This recipe can be easily customised to your liking. Add your favourite veggies, adjust the spice level, and experiment with different toppings.

Good for you: Quorn Vegetarian Mince is high in protein and low in saturated fat with only 111 calories per serving, making it a healthy and nutritious choice for your family.

Make it your way: For a spicier chilli, add more chilli powder or fresh chillies for a real kick!

More Tips from Our Chef

  • Add whatever vegetables you like. Why not try corn, sweet potato, or courgette? This recipe is also great for using up any leftover veggies you might have in the fridge
  • Top the chilli with your favourite toppings, such as sour cream, cheese, avocado, or chopped onions
  • This chilli can be made ahead of time and reheated, making it perfect for meal prep or batch cooking. It also freezes well for up to 3 months!

Recipe Inspiration

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4 out of 5 stars

Dennis Rodley

5 out of 5 stars

Made this chilli several times. I prefer it with blackeyed beans and heinz beans. I garnish it with grated cheddar, Greek yogurt, Guacamole

Dennis Rodley

5 out of 5 stars

Made this chilli several times I prefer it with blackeyed beans and a heinze beans I Garnish it with grated cheddar Greek yogurt Guacamole

Response from Quorn

Sounds delicious to us!

Jo

5 out of 5 stars

So nice to find a gluten free recipe for vegetarian quorn chilli, it tastes fantastic. I hope quorn will make lots more gluten free products in the future as they really are delicious

Herve

5 out of 5 stars

This is a foolproof chilli recipe. Tastes rich and full of flavour. Stick to spice quantities. Perfect result!

Response from Quorn

We love to hear it was so enjoyable for you :)

Rachel

5 out of 5 stars

I make this without chilis or chili powder and add mushrooms and grated cheese. It tastes lovely and has become a staple in my house, so easy to make and really fills you up in winter. Highly recommend this recipe

Response from Quorn

Maybe we should try these tips as well!

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