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    Simple Chilli Con Carne

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    Here's a classic Simple Chilli Con Carne. Whip up the spicy saucy mince and serve over the rice with a dollop of sour cream. So delicious!
    Prep time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    £0.95
    Makes: 5
    mains
    Mexican
    Freezable

    Simple Chilli Con Carne

    by Mimi Harrison
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    5 from 2 votes
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    £0.95
    mains
    Mexican
    Freezable
    Servings: 5
    Chilli con carne served in bowl with rice and topped with coriander
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    Here's a classic Simple Chilli Con Carne. Whip up the spicy saucy mince and serve over the rice with a dollop of sour cream. So delicious!

    Ingredients

    • 500 g (15% fat) beef mince (£1.99)
    • 1 red onion (£0.67/3) = (£0.22)
    • 2 cloves of garlic (£0.06)
    • 2 tins chopped tomatoes (£0.28x2) = (£0.56)
    • 1 tin of kidney beans (£0.35)
    • 300 g long grain white rice (£0.35)
    • Bunch of fresh coriander (£0.29)
    • 5 tbsp sour cream (£0.95)

    Cupboard Essentials

    • 2 tsp chilli powder
    • 2 tsp ground coriander
    • 2 tsp ground cumin
    • 1 tsp oregano
    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 tbsp plain flour
    • 400 ml beef stock
    • Salt

    Method

    • Finely dice the red onion and add to a large saucepan on a medium heat with a tbsp of olive oil.
    • Meanwhile, mince your garlic. After around 6 minutes the onions should be translucent. At this point, add the mince and the garlic to the pan.
    • Turn up the heat to brown for around 5 minutes, you want all the beef juices to release and evaporate so that the mince can brown nicely.
    • While this is cooking, measure out your spices and add into the saucepan. If you have plain flour in the cupboard, you can also add 1 tbsp at this stage (not essential).
    • Once the mince has browned, pour in the chopped tomatoes and 400ml stock and reduce to a simmer for half an hour.
    • During this time, cook your rice according to the time on the packet.
    • When the the chilli has been cooking for 20 minutes, pop the kidney beans in. Add salt to taste.
    • Serve with a dollop of sour cream and some fresh cori.

    Nutrition

    Servings: 5 servings
    Fat: 18g
    Calories: 541kcal
    Carbohydrates: 57g
    Protein: 29g
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