Chilli con Carne

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 500 g beef mince
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 red pepper, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp chilli powder
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 2 tbsp tomato purée
• 400 g tin chopped tomatoes
• 300 ml beef stock
• 400 g tin kidney beans, drained
• 15 g dark chocolate
• 1 tsp red wine vinegar
• Rice, soured cream and cheese, to serve

Method

1. Brown the mince in the oil in a large pan over a high heat. Lift out.
2. Cook the onion and pepper for 8 minutes until soft. Add the garlic and spices and cook for 1 minute.
3. Return the beef with the tomato purée, tomatoes and stock. Simmer gently for 45 minutes, stirring now and then.
4. Add the kidney beans and simmer for 10 minutes more.
5. Stir in the chocolate and vinegar and season well. Serve with rice and toppings.

Calories are an estimate per serving. Diet tags are a guide only: always check ingredient labels for allergens, and see our food safety note.