Chili Con Carne

Chili Con Carne

This Chili Corn Carne is a quick, easy one-pot meal that's delicious to eat and really versatile in so many recipes such as pies or lasagne.

Chili Con Carne

Meaghan South
Servings

4

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

45 minutes

Cuisine

Mexican

Category

Mains

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This Chili Corn Carne is a quick, easy one-pot meal that's delicious to eat and really versatile in so many recipes such as pies or lasagne.

Ingredients

  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 large grated carrot
  • 2 sticks sliced celery
  • 250 g lean mince (beef, chicken, game meat are all great)
  • 1 red capsicum, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 400 g tomato puree
  • 400 g cooked red kidney or adzuki beans, drained
  • 125 g cherry tomato, halved
  • 100 g baby spinach leaves
  • 1 avocado, chopped
  • 1 bunch coriander, chopped
  • 1 lime
  • Chopped red chilli to taste

Directions

  1. Saute the mirepoix (fine dice) of onion, carrot and celery for 3 minutes until softened.
  2. Add the spices and mince and cook through for 5 minutes until the mince is browned.
  3. Add the capsicum, tomato paste, tomato puree and beans.
  4. Pour over 2 cups of water.
  5. Simmer over low-medium heat for 30 minutes until thick.
  6. Season with ground pepper and a little salt, add cherry tomato.
  7. Fold in spinach and coriander just before serving.
  8. Spoon into bowls, top with chilli to taste, avocado and a squeeze of lime.
  9. Enjoy by itself or with a side of steamed green vegetables, brown rice, or quinoa.
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