Super Mild Chilli Con Carne
Super Mild Chilli Con Carne
This super mild chilli con carne is a comforting, family-friendly dinner that’s been adapted to be perfect for baby-led weaning from 6 months+. Made with lean minced beef, beans, tomatoes and a variety of vegetables, it’s a nourishing, flavour-packed meal with just a hint of gentle spice.
It’s ideal for introducing little ones to more complex, savoury flavours without overwhelming their palate. With mild spices like paprika and a small amount of chilli powder, this dish delivers flavour without the heat - making it suitable for babies while still being delicious for the whole family.
Packed with hidden vegetables like carrot, celery, mushrooms and sweet potato, this chilli is a great way to boost your child’s intake of fibre, vitamins and iron—especially important from 6 months onwards. Recipes like this are often recommended for babies as they combine protein, vegetables and beans into one balanced, nutrient-rich meal.
It’s perfect for self-feeding and ideal for batch cooking too, as it freezes and reheats beautifully.
If you’re looking for easy BLW dinners, mild curry-style meals for babies, or toddler-friendly family recipes, this super mild chilli con carne is a go-to you’ll come back to again and again—especially on those evenings when you want one meal for everyone.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 small green pepper, de-seeded and diced
- 500g lean minced beef
- 1 small sweet potato, diced
- 4 celery stalks, sliced
- 4-5 mushrooms, diced
- 1 large carrot, diced
- 400g tin of red kidney beans, drained
- 400g tin of chopped tomatoes
- 250ml low salt vegetable stock
- 250ml low salt beef stock
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup (250ml) water
- 1 teaspoon mild chilli powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
In a large saucepan, heat the oil over a medium heat and then fry the onion and pepper until softened
Add the mince to the pan and cook until browned
Once the mince is cooked, add all of the other ingredients and cook, covered, over a medium heat for 30 minutes
Serve once cooled with rice, pasta or in tortilla wraps.
Notes
This super mild chilli con carne is a hearty, veggie-packed family meal - perfect for baby-led weaning from 6 months+ with gentle, mild flavours.
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