Chilli Con Carne

Serves 4 people

Ingredients 

  • 400-500g beef mince
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
  • Mushrooms, sliced (optional)
  • 1/2 red chilli, chopped (or 1tsp chilli powder)
  • 2tsp cumin powder
  • 2tsp ground coriander
  • 450ml beef stock
  • 400g tin of chopped tomatoes
  • 400g tin of red kidney beans
  • 3tbsp tomato puree
  • 2tsp caster sugar
  • 1tsp dried oregano
  • Sea salt
  • Pepper

Method

  • Put a large non-stick saucepan on a medium-high heat with a little oil and add the mince.
  • Once browned, add the garlic, chilli and mushrooms if using and cook until the mushrooms are softened and browned
  • Add the kidney beans and stir for a minute
  • Add the cumin and coriander. Cook together for another 2mins.
  • Add the puree and stir until incorporated
  • Add the stock slowly, stirring constantly.
  • Add the tomatoes, sugar and oregano.
  • Season with salt and pepper, and stir it all together.
  • Bring it to a simmer, then reduce the heat and put a lid on it.
  • Simmer gently for 45mins, stirring occasionally until the mince is soft and the sauce is thicker.