DINNER IN 45 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
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Step 1
Heat the oil and soften the onion and pepper for five minutes.
DINNER IN 45 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
BEEF · DINNER
Chilli Con Carne
Smoky chilli con carne with beef mince, kidney beans and peppers in a spiced tomato sauce. A 45-minute dinner for 4.
Total time45 min
YieldServes 4
DietNo specific diet
Shopping14 ingredients
DifficultyEasy
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Step 2
Add the mince and garlic and cook until browned.
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Step 3
Stir in the spices and tomato paste and cook for one minute.
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Step 4
Add the tomatoes, beans and stock. Simmer for 25 minutes until thick. Season with salt.
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Add chilli to taste; it gets hotter as it simmers.
Serve with rice, tortilla chips or baked potatoes, with sour cream and grated cheese.
Chilli tastes even better the next day and freezes well.
Good to know
Halve the chilli powder and add a spoonful of sour cream or yogurt when serving.
Yes. Replace the mince with an extra can of beans and some chopped mushrooms.
Rice, tortillas, baked potatoes or nachos, with cheese, avocado and sour cream.
About this recipe
Chilli con carne simmers beef mince and kidney beans in a smoky, spiced tomato sauce. It is easy to scale up for a crowd and freezes well.
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