This low FODMAP chilli con carne is a winner in our house. 

If you’re not familiar with a ‘low FODMAP diet’ – FODMAP stands for fermentable oligo-, di-, mono-saccharides and polyols (1) – the group of carbs which trigger digestive problems such as bloating and stomach pain for many people. Simple ingredients such as onion and garlic are an absolute no-no on a low FODMAP diet, meaning dishes like chilli con carne can quickly go off the menu. 

This low FODMAP chilli con carne is easy to prepare and really delicious. As all spices usually used in Chilli Con carne are safe to use on a low FODMAP diet it’s not one of those recipes which feels like a substitute. 

I’ve used butter beans in this dish as they are low FODMAP – but if you prefer to use no beans at all you can skip them easily. 

This chilli con carne freezes well – so you can make a large batch and defrost for busy evenings. 

I’ve sprinkled my dish with the green parts of a spring onion (only the green parts are safe on a low FODMAP diet) and fresh coriander. My husband loves a squeeze of lime on his chilli too .

How to make low FODMAP chilli con carne

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1. Add oil to a pan and heat to a medium/high heat 

2. Add lean minced beef and use a spatula to break up the chunks 

3. Cook, stirring often until the mince is browned throughout 

4. Drain off any excess oil 

5. Add the dried spices 

6. Stir to coat the meat 

7. Then add the diced peppers, stir and cook for 2 minutes 

8. Add the tomato puree 

9. Then the tinned tomatoes 

10. And stir to combine – turn the heat down at this point to a low/medium

11. Add the Worcestershire sauce 

12. And sugar – and stir until mixed through 

13. Tip in the drained and rinsed butter beans (optional – skip if you don’t want any beans in your chilli) 

14. Stir and cook for a further few minutes until the beans are heated through 

15. Turn off the heat and add some chopped coriander 

16. Stir so the coriander is mixed through, then serve with rice

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Yield: 4 People

Low FODMAP Chilli Con Carne

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A low FODMAP chilli con carne recipe made in under 30 minutes.

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Tsp Oil
• 500g Minced Beef
• 2 Tsp Cumin
• 1 Tsp Paprika
• 1 Tsp Chilli Powder (Optional - depending on your spice level)
• 1 Bell Pepper
• Tomato Puree
• Tinned Tomatoes
• 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 Tsp Sugar
• Tin Butter Beans (Optional)

To Serve (Optional)

• Lime
• Handful Fresh Coriander
• Green parts of a spring onion
• Rice

Instructions

1. Heat the oil in a large, non-stick pan
2. Add the minced beef and cook on medium/high heat until browned all over - stir often
3. Once the mince is browned add the cumin, paprika and chilli powder - turn the heat down to medium, cook for 1 minute
4. Next add the chopped bell pepper and cook for 2 minutes
5. Pour in the tomato puree, stir to coat
6. Then add the tinned tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce and sugar
7. Turn the heat to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes
8. Then add the butter beans (if using) and cook for 3 minutes on a simmer
9. Serve on a bed of rice sprinkled with fresh coriander, green parts of a spring onion and rice (Optional)