Depending where you are in the world, this dish has various names. Carne con chile, chilli con carne, or just chilli. Wherever your Google Maps location is, your tastebuds will always sing the same tune when you taste this spicy tomato, kidney bean, NOMU Cajun Rub, & beef stock sauce coating seared lamb chunks. Sided with oven-roasted butternut.
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
ROAST
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the Butternut on a roasting tray. Coat in oil and season. Roast in the hot oven until golden, 30-35 minutes (shifting halfway). Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 20-25 minutes (shifting halfway).
BROWN LAMB
Place a pot over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the lamb dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the lamb until browned, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally).
SAUCY LAMB
Add the Onion to the pot and fry until soft and lightly golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the NOMU rub and the Chilli (to taste) and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the cooked chopped tomato, the stock, and 200ml [400ml]|#7DA0D7 of water. Simmer until thickened and the lamb is tender, 15-20 minutes. In the final 1-2 minutes, mix in the beans, and the BBQ sauce. Remove from the heat, add a sweetener (to taste) and season.
DINNER IS READY
Pile up the Chilli con carne. Dollop over the sour cream. Sprinkle over the Parsley and any remaining chilli (to taste). Side with the roasted Butternut. Well done, Chef!
ROAST
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the Butternut on a roasting tray. Coat in oil and season. Roast in the hot oven until golden, 30-35 minutes (shifting halfway). Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 20-25 minutes (shifting halfway).
BROWN LAMB
Place a pot over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the lamb dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the lamb until browned, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally).
SAUCY LAMB
Add the Onion to the pot and fry until soft and lightly golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the NOMU rub and the Chilli (to taste) and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the cooked chopped tomato, the stock, and 200ml [400ml]|#7DA0D7 of water. Simmer until thickened and the lamb is tender, 15-20 minutes. In the final 1-2 minutes, mix in the beans, and the BBQ sauce. Remove from the heat, add a sweetener (to taste) and season.
DINNER IS READY
Pile up the Chilli con carne. Dollop over the sour cream. Sprinkle over the Parsley and any remaining chilli (to taste). Side with the roasted Butternut. Well done, Chef!
ROAST
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the Butternut on a roasting tray. Coat in oil and season. Roast in the hot oven until golden, 35-40 minutes (shifting halfway). Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 25-30 minutes (shifting halfway).
BROWN LAMB
Place a pot over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the lamb dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the lamb until browned, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally).
SAUCY LAMB
Add the Onion to the pot and fry until soft and lightly golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the NOMU rub and the Chilli (to taste) and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the cooked chopped tomato, the stock, and 600ml [800ml]|#7DA0D7 of water. Simmer until thickened and the lamb is tender, 20-25 minutes. In the final 1-2 minutes, mix in the beans, and the BBQ sauce. Remove from the heat, add a sweetener (to taste) and season.
DINNER IS READY
Pile up the Chilli con carne. Dollop over the sour cream. Sprinkle over the Parsley and any remaining chilli (to taste). Side with the roasted Butternut. Well done, Chef!
ROAST
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the Butternut on a roasting tray. Coat in oil and season. Roast in the hot oven until golden, 35-40 minutes (shifting halfway). Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 25-30 minutes (shifting halfway).
BROWN LAMB
Place a pot over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the lamb dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the lamb until browned, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally).
SAUCY LAMB
Add the Onion to the pot and fry until soft and lightly golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the NOMU rub and the Chilli (to taste) and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the cooked chopped tomato, the stock, and 600ml [800ml]|#7DA0D7 of water. Simmer until thickened and the lamb is tender, 20-25 minutes. In the final 1-2 minutes, mix in the beans, and the BBQ sauce. Remove from the heat, add a sweetener (to taste) and season.
DINNER IS READY
Pile up the Chilli con carne. Dollop over the sour cream. Sprinkle over the Parsley and any remaining chilli (to taste). Side with the roasted Butternut. Well done, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R103.32
for 4 servings · R25.83 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Beef Stock needs 20 mlFresh Free Range Liquid Beef Stock 500 ml 500 ml at R54.99 · 4% of packR2.20
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Cooked Chopped Tomato needs 400 gBulk Salad Tomatoes 1.5 kg 1.5 kg at R45.00 · 27% of packR12.00
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Sour Cream needs 125 mlSour Cream 250 ml 250 ml at R38.99 · 50% of packR19.50
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BBQ Sauce needs 80 mlClark's Kitchen Sweet and Smokey BBQ Sauce 375 ml 375 ml at R48.99 · 21% of packR10.45
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Fresh Parsley needs 10 gGarlic and Parsley Bruschetta 150 g 150 g at R56.99 · 7% of packR3.80
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Fresh Chillies needs 4Extra Hot Habanero Chillies 50 g R15.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R15.99
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Onions needs 2Cheese and Onion Rings and Balls Maize Snack 25 g R6.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R6.99
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Butternut needs 1 kgButternut 3 kg 3 kg at R45.00 · 33% of packR15.00
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Kidney Beans needs 240 gRed Kidney Beans in Brine 400 g 400 g at R28.99 · 60% of packR17.39
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- Free-range De-boned Lamb Shoulder Chunks
- NOMU Cajun Rub
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Lamb Chilli Con Carne?
The preparation time for Lamb Chilli Con Carne with roasted butternut is between 25 and 45 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Lamb Chilli Con Carne with roasted butternut?
The total time required to make Lamb Chilli Con Carne with roasted butternut is between 45 and 65 minutes.
How many servings does Lamb Chilli Con Carne provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Lamb Chilli Con Carne?
BBQ Sauce, Beef, Beef Stock, Butternut, Chilli, Free-range De-boned Lamb Shoulder Chunks, Fresh Chilli/es, Kidney Beans, NOMU Cajun Rub, Onion, Parsley, Sour Cream, Tomato
What is the nutritional information of Lamb Chilli Con Carne?
Calories: 866, Carbs: 71 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 41.3 grams, Sugar: 26.5 grams, Salt: 1333 grams
How do I prepare Lamb Chilli Con Carne?
BROWN LAMB: Place a pot over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the lamb dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the lamb until browned, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). ROAST: Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the butternut on a roasting tray. Coat in oil and season. Roast in the hot oven until golden, 30-35 minutes (shifting halfway). Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 20-25 minutes (shifting halfway). DINNER IS READY: Pile up the chilli con carne. Dollop over the sour cream. Sprinkle over the parsley and any remaining chilli (to taste). Side with the roasted butternut. Well done, Chef! SAUCY LAMB: Add the onion to the pot and fry until soft and lightly golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the NOMU rub and the chilli (to taste) and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the cooked chopped tomato, the stock, and 200ml [400ml]|#7DA0D7 of water. Simmer until thickened and the lamb is tender, 15-20 minutes. In the final 1-2 minutes, mix in the beans, and the BBQ sauce. Remove from the heat, add a sweetener (to taste) and season.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Lamb Chilli Con Carne?
BBQ Sauce, Beef, Beef Stock, Butternut, Chilli, Free-range De-boned Lamb Shoulder Chunks, Fresh Chilli/es, Kidney Beans, NOMU Cajun Rub, Onion, Parsley, Sour Cream, Tomato
How many calories does Lamb Chilli Con Carne have?
866 calories
How much fat content does Lamb Chilli Con Carne have?
grams