with Cumin Rice and Cheddar Cheese
This Quick Chilli Con Carne is a crowd pleaser and is one to get the family round the dinner table for. Super simple to make, and easily customised to suit the kids too.
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Utensils
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Basmati Rice
150
Ground Cumin
1
British Beef Mince
240
Bell Pepper
1
Red Kidney Beans
1
Mexican Style Spice Mix
2
Finely Chopped Tomatoes with Onion and Garlic
1
Beef Stock Paste
10
Mature Cheddar Cheese
30
Water for the Sauce
150
a) Boil a full kettle.
b) When boiling, pour the water into a large saucepan with 1/4 tsp salt on high heat. Add the rice and ground cumin and cook for 10-12 mins.
c) Once cooked, drain in a sieve and pop back in the pan. Cover with a lid and leave to the side until ready to serve.
a) Meanwhile, heat a large frying pan on high heat (no oil).
b) Once the pan is hot, add the beef mince and cook until browned, 4-5 mins. Use a spoon to break it up as it cooks, then drain and discard any excess fat. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw mince.
a) Meanwhile, halve the pepper and discard the core and seeds. Slice into thin strips.
b) Drain and rinse the kidney beans in a sieve.
a) Add the pepper to the mince, then stir and cook for 2 mins. Add a drizzle of oil if needed.
b) Stir in the Mexican style spice mix, chopped tomatoes and beef stock paste.
c) Add the kidney beans and water for the sauce (see ingredients for amount) and bring to the boil.
d) Lower the heat to medium and simmer until the sauce has thickened, stirring occasionally, 8-10 mins. IMPORTANT: The mince is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.
a) Meanwhile, grate the cheese.
a) Once cooked, season the chilli to taste with salt and pepper.
b) Share the rice between your bowls and spoon the chilli on top.
c) Finish with a sprinkle of cheese. Enjoy!
813
kcal
Energy (kcal)
3400
kJ
Energy (kJ)
27
g
Fat
12.2
g
of which saturates
88.4
g
Carbohydrate
15.2
g
of which sugars
45.8
g
Protein
4.25
g
Salt