Chilli con carne
A hearty, classic family favourite that is easy on the wallet.
Allergens: none of the 14 main allergens in the usual versions of these ingredients. Brands differ, so always check the labels on what you buy.
Per serving (approx.): 28g carbs · 9g sugars · 12g fibre. Diabetes-friendly: no added sugar, 45g carbs or less and plenty of fibre per serving. Estimates for carb counting, not medical advice. If you have diabetes, follow your GP or dietitian's advice.
Not every ingredient has a checked price at Aldi, Lidl, Asda, Iceland, so they aren't compared here.
Ingredients and prices
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| Ingredient | Tesco | Sainsbury's | Morrisons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beef mincepack 500g · use 500g | £6.75£1.35 per 100g | £2.55£1.02 per 100g | £5.05£1.01 per 100g |
| Chopped tomatoespack 400g · use 800g | £0.45227g | £0.45 | £0.39£0.18 per 100g |
| Kidney beansnot compared | – | – | £0.37 |
| Brown onionspack 1kg · use 200g | £0.95£0.10 per 100g | £0.95£0.32 each | £0.95£0.10 per 100g |
| Basket total (full packs) | £8.15 | £3.95 | £6.39 |
| Cost of what this recipe uses | £7.40 | £5.74 | £6.69 |
| Per serving | £1.85 | £1.44 | £1.67 |
Not compared (a price wasn't found at every shop, so it isn't in the totals): Kidney beans.
Prices checked on 3 October 2026 from each supermarket's own listing or a price-comparison site. Each shop's unit price (or pack size) is shown under its price, and "cost of what this recipe uses" compares like with like (tap a price to see its source). Cheapest in each row is ticked. Prices, offers and pack sizes change; loyalty-card prices are not included unless stated.
You'll also need (from the cupboard): 1 tbsp vegetable oil, Salt and black pepper, Fresh coriander or spring onions (optional, for garnish).
Method
The method is written for 4. For a different number, use the amounts in the table above.
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Nothing wasted: your leftover ingredients
Supermarkets sell set pack sizes, so you'll have some ingredients left. Here's how to keep them, and other recipes here that use them up.
- Brown onions · about 800g left
Chop the rest and freeze it flat in a bag: it cooks straight from frozen in soups, curries and sauces. Whole onions keep for weeks somewhere cool, dark and dry. Use it in: Sausage and Bean Casserole, Cheesy Bean & Veg Quesadillas, Lentil and vegetable soup.
Storing leftovers
Cool leftovers and put them in the fridge or freezer within 1–2 hours. Eat fridge leftovers within 2 days, or freeze them. Defrost in the fridge and reheat only once, until steaming hot all the way through (Food Standards Agency guidance).