Chilli con carne
14
Points®
Total time: 50 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 40 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
This Mexican chilli con carne recipe is easy to make and super tasty. Perfect for a family meal or mid week entertaining.
Ingredients
Calorie controlled cooking spray
5 spray(s)
Extra lean beef mince (5% fat), raw
450 g
Onion
1 large
Garlic
2 clove(s)
Red pepper
1 medium
Chilli Powder
1 teaspoon(s), level
Ground Cumin
1 teaspoon(s), level
Tinned Tomatoes
400 g
Kidney Beans, cooked
1 can(s), large, drained
Vegetable stock cube
1 cube(s)
Brown Rice, dry
240 g
Fat Free Natural Yogurt
80 g
Instructions
1
Heat a large pan over a medium heat. When hot, spray with low fat spray, add the mince, increase the temperature and cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring all the time until lightly browned.
2
Stir in the onion, garlic and red pepper and cook for a further 4–5 minutes until the onion has started to soften. Add the chilli powder and cumin and cook for 1 minute.
3
Add the tomatoes, kidney beans and beef stock and season to taste. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4
Meanwhile, cook the rice according to packet instructions.
5
Serve the chilli and rice topped with a spoonful of yogurt, sprinkled with a little chilli powder and garnished with coriander.
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