Simple Beef Chilli Con Carne - Recipe

INGREDIENTS

Chilli

• 500g Premium Beef mince
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
• 1 celery stalk chopped
• ¾ tsp dried oregano
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp paprika
• pinch chilli powder
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 Tbsp tomato paste
• 400g can canned chopped tomatoes
• 1 cup beef stock
• 400g can of red kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
• 2 tsp brown sugar
• 2 carrots grated
• 1 red capsicum roughly chopped
• 1 courgette grated or diced
• salt and pepper to taste

Serve with

• 1 cup brown rice
• 125g sour cream
• 100g grated cheese
• fresh coriander for garnish

Instructions

1. Cook the rice according to packet directions
2. While the rice is cooking, heat the oil in a heavy-based saucepan and add onion, garlic and celery, cook for 2 – 3 minutes or until onion is golden.
3. Add the mince and continue cooking until the mince is browned and no longer in clumps.
4. Add oregano, cumin, coriander, paprika, chilli powder, bay leaf and tomato paste and stir for a few minutes.
5. Add the tomatoes, stock, beans, brown sugar, carrot, capsicum and courgette. Combine well and bring to a simmer. Cook over a gentle heat for 15-20 minutes, until the sauce is thickening.
6. Check the seasoning and adjust to taste.
7. Serve with rice and garnish with cheese, sour cream and coriander.

Premium Beef Mince