Chilli con carne
Serves 4 generously
Ingredients:
- 3 medium onions, diced
- 2 red peppers, diced
- 5-6 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 tbsp mild chilli powder
- 2 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 500g extra lean minced beef
- 2 beef stock cubes **NO WATER**
- 1 x 400g tin tomatoes
- 2 tsp dried mixed herbs
- 4 squares dark chocolate such as Lindt 80% -
optional - 6 syns so
1.5 syns per serving
- 4 tbsp tomato purée
- 1 tin kidney beans, drained & rinsed
Method:
- Fry onions in fry Light for about 5 min until start to soften
- Add garlic, red pepper, chilli, paprika and cumin and fry for another 5 min
- Add mince, break up and cook stirring frequently for about 5 min or until browned all over
- Add stock cube, tomatoes, chocolate, herbs, tomato puree, beans and plenty salt & pepper
- Add more water if required to desired consistency, bring back to boil, cover and simmer for 10 min
- Check chilli level and season to taste
- Turn off heat and leave to stand for 10 min before serving to allow flavours to mingle