Chilli Con Carne

Ingredients

• 500g beef mince
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 peppers (any colour), diced
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 400g tin chopped tomatoes
• 400g tin kidney beans, drained
• 2 tbsp tomato puree
• 200ml beef stock
• 2 tsp cumin
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp chilli powder (or more to taste)
• 1 tsp oregano
• Salt and black pepper
• Rice, to serve

Method

1. Brown the mince in a hot pan, breaking it up well. Drain off any fat.
2. Put the onion, peppers, and garlic into the slow cooker.
3. Add the browned mince.
4. Tip in the tomatoes, kidney beans, tomato puree, and stock.
5. Add all the spices and seasoning. Give it a good stir.
6. Cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours.
7. Taste and adjust the seasoning and heat level. Serve with rice, sour cream, and grated cheese.

Tips

For a smokier chilli, add a chopped chipotle pepper or a teaspoon of chipotle paste. Top with fresh coriander and a squeeze of lime.