Chilli con carne and flatbreads
2
Points®
Total time: 1 hr 20 min • Prep: 30 min • Cook: 50 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
Chilli con carne is a versatile Mexican inspired dish. Dial up the spice factor with the addition of fresh chilli.
Ingredients
Olive oil
1 tbs
Brown onion
1 medium, finely chopped
Green capsicum
1 medium, finely chopped
Extra lean beef mince, raw
350 g
Smoked paprika
1 tbs
Ground cumin
2 tsp
Pepper
1 tsp, black, cracked
Canned diced tomatoes
410 g, crushed
Canned red kidney beans, rinsed, drained
400 g
Fresh oregano
2 tbs, chopped
Fresh coriander
2 tbs, chopped, to serve
Instructions
1
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion, stirring, for 2 minutes or until softened. Add capsicum and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until softened.
2
Add mince and cook, stirring to break up lumps, for 5–7 minutes or until browned. Add paprika, cumin and pepper and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant. Add tomatoes and 1 cup (250ml) water and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 25–30 minutes or until sauce thickens. Add beans and oregano and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until beans are heated through.
3
Serve chilli con carne sprinkled with coriander.
People Also Like
Join the #1 doctor-recommended weight-loss programme*
*Based on a 2023 survey by Cerner Enviza of 500 doctors who recommend weight-loss programmes to patients.