At some point in our life, we've all made too much Chilli Con Carne...and not known what to do with it. This recipe is perfect for those who want to finish off their leftovers with a fun and easy twist. These Chilli Con Carne Dumplings are the ideal pre-dinner nibble to serve friends and family at your next dinner party!
The "Chilli Con Carne Dumplings" Filling
I feel like everyone goes through that stage of having made way too much Chilli Con Carne. I used to put it into Burritos, Lasagne, and on top of Jacket Potatoes! Recently, I've discovered that it also works brilliantly in a dumpling wrapper!
So, get your leftover chilli con carne (you want it to be thick enough so that the juices don't leak through the wrapper). Place a teaspoon of the chilli into the centre of a dumpling wrapper with a pinch of grated cheddar cheese and a little jalapeño, and fold up your dumplings into a little parcel.
Cooking The Dumplings
For this recipe, I've used an Air Fryer which is super handy. I set the temperature to 200C and air-fried them for 5 minutes.
If you're using an oven, I'd recommend preheating the oven to 200C (180C Fan), and baking them for around 15 minutes or until golden and crispy.
The Guacamole Dip
The perfect addition to these Chilli Con Carne dumplings is a fresh guacamole dip.
What you'll need for the guacamole:
- 1 avocado
- ½ red onion, finely sliced
- 5 cherry tomatoes, roughly chopped
- ½ lime, juiced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Simply combine all of these ingredients in a pestle and mortar until a creamy dip has formed.
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Chilli Con Carne Dumplings
Ingredients Â
- Leftover chilli con carne
- 12 dumpling wrappers
- 1 avocado
- ½ red onion, finely sliced
- 5 cherry tomatoes, roughly chopped
- ½ lime, juiced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- Handful cheddar cheese, grated
- 12 small jalapeños (or large ones, chopped into twelve pieces)
- Vegetable oil
InstructionsÂ
- Prepare your guacamole dip by combining the avocado, red onion, tomatoes, lime, salt, and pepper in a pestle and mortar. Keep mashing until a smooth dip has formed.
- Get your chilli leftovers, grated cheese, and chopped jalapeños ready to assemble your dumplings.
- Place a teaspoon of the chilli into the centre of a wrapper. Place a pinch of grated cheese and one piece of jalapeño on top. Dab one crescent of the dumpling wrapper with water and then fold the dumpling into a four-cornered parcel. See my video on Instagram if you're struggling to do this part. Repeat this step with all of the wrappers.
- Set your air fryer to "air fry" for 5 minutes at 200C. Place your dumplings into the air fryer and brush with vegetable oil. Cook for 5 minutes and then serve up with the guacamole dip and enjoy!
- If you don't have an air fryer, pre-heat your oven to 200C or 180C Fan. Place your dumplings into the oven and bake for 15 minutes or until golden and crispy!
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