Lockdown Recipe of the Day: Chilli Con Carne

Ingredients

700g lean beef mince

1 large onion

2 large green, red or yellow peppers (contrasting colours make for a good-looking dish)

3 large chillies

1 400 g can kidney beans

1 400 g can chopped tomatoes

2 large cloves garlic (or 2 tsp garlic salt)

2 Tbsns paprika

1 tsp salt

1 tsp black pepper

2 Tbsns olive or canola oil

Method

Chop the onion, chilies, peppers and garlic and place with the oil in a  heavy bottomed pot. Fry together with the paprika, salt and pepper. Slowly add the mince and brown. Add the beans and tomatoes.

Mix together well, cover and place in a low oven for two hours to simmer and to let the flavours develop.

The amount of chilli and paprika you add will determine the heat of the dish; more or less can be added to your own taste. The amount given here is for a medium heat.

TGIFood Tip: Serve with a large dollop of cream cheese on every plate for a rich contrast to the chilli beef. DM/TGIFood

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