First start by spraying a frying pan then fry off your garlic and onion, add in the beef and cook for a few minutes. Adding extra vegetables is optional; we like to add mushrooms, sweetcorn, and red pepper. (but I forgot to buy it when we cooked it this time!)

Add to the slow cooker for the during cooking. Remove before serving (or give to the family member who loves chilli?) Serve the kids' chilli with some sour cream. Then stir in some chilli sauce or add chilli flakes to the adult's portions. Vegetables As with all recipes, season to your taste; you can always add more once cooked. Chillies (optional)We use tinned tomatoes in chilli con carne, but fresh chopped tomatoes would work just as well, Tomato Puree I like to use garlic puree as it's easy. However, you could use freshly chopped garlic cloves or garlic granules in this recipe. Chilli Powder

There are so many ways that you can change up this slow cooker chilli con carne recipe to suit your taste. Frozen mince works better for slow cooker chill con carne as it breaks down more and doesn't dry out. Onion I usually use 1 tablespoon of hot chilli powder, which gives a nice heat without overpowering. Cumin Why not try spicing up a variety of other dishes including meatballs, stews and tomato-based sauces.

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Coriander, or cilantro as it is sometimes called, is the perfect herb to garnish your chilli. It brightens up the dish and gives it a lovely, fresh flavour.