Chilli Con Carne¶

Ingredients¶

• Cooking spray
• 450 g extra-lean beef mince (5% fat)
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 medium red pepper, deseeded and roughly chopped
• 1 tsp chilli powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 400 g tinned tomatoes
• 1 large can kidney beans, drained
• 1 vegetable stock cube, made up to 250 ml with hot water
• 240 g brown rice
• 80 g fat-free natural yogurt (to serve)

Instructions¶

1. Heat a large pan over a medium heat. When hot, spray with cooking spray, add the mince, increase the heat and cook 4-5 minutes, stirring, until lightly browned.
2. Stir in the onion, garlic and pepper and cook 4-5 minutes until the onion starts to soften.
3. Add the chilli powder and cumin and cook 1 minute.
4. Add the tomatoes, kidney beans and stock and season. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Cook the rice according to packet instructions.
6. Serve the chilli with rice and a spoonful of yogurt.