Chilli Con Carne

chilli This tasty Mexican inspired dish is really very simple.

More or less chilli seasoning can be added to suit your personal taste.

Ingredients	1 Serve	2 servings
Oil	2 t	1 T
Onion, peeled and finely chopped	1⁄2 small	1 small
Minced garlic	1⁄4T	1⁄2T
Lean minced beef	125 g	250 g
Chilli powder or sweet chilli sauce	Pinch powder or 1 T sauce	1⁄4T powder or 2 T sauce
Baked beans	1⁄2 x 220 g can	1 x 220g can
Tomato paste	1 T	2 T
Water or red wine or beef stock	1⁄4Cup	1⁄2Cup
Fresh vegetables, finely chopped* e.g beans, carrot, mushrooms, courgette	1⁄2- 1 cup	1-2 cups

* Frozen vegetables can be substituted for fresh. Add frozen vegetables 5 minutes before serving.

Method

Heat oil in a saucepan and add onion and garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the onion is softened.
Add mince and continue cooking until mince is browned.
Add chilli powder or sauce, baked beans, tomato paste and water or red wine or beef stock. Cook over a gentle heat for 10 minutes.
Add vegetables and extra water if necessary and cook a further 10-20 minutes.
Check seasoning and adjust to taste.

Serving Suggestion : serve with cooked rice or mashed potato.