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Epic chilli con carne

Course Main Course
Keyword beef mince, chilli, chilli con carne, grass-fed beef
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 people
Cost £

Ingredients

  • 500 g beef mince (grass-fed if you can)
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp heaped hot chilli powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1 beef stock cube
  • 1 tsp sugar (or a couple of pieces of dark chocolate)
  • 2 tbsp tomato puree
  • 1 -2 x 400 g tinned tomatoes
  • 1 x 400 g kidney beans (optional)

Instructions

  • In a large deep pan, on medium, add some oil and sweat off the diced onion - approx. 5 mins).
  • Add in the garlic, hot chilli powder, paprika, ground cumin, and oregano.
  • Add the minced beef and cook it, using a wooden spoon to break the meat up and mix in with the spices.
  • Crumble the beef stock cube into 300ml hot water and add to the beef. Then add the tomato paste, tinned tomatoes, sugar (and dark chocolate) and stir well.
    Taste and season to your liking.
    Leave on a low heat and let gently cook for 1 - 2 hours. Keep an eye on it and add any extra liquid if it looks like it's drying out. Give the occasional stir.
  • Serve with rice, tacos or in a bowl with rustic bread.

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