CHILLI CON CARNE

A hot spicy mixture of beef, chillies, tomatoes and kidney beans.

Serves 2-3

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped (or use a garlic press)
• 1 fresh chilli, finely chopped
• 250g (8 oz) lean minced beef
• 400g (14 oz) can chopped tomatoes
• 400g (14 oz) can red kidney beans, drained
• 2 teaspoons hot chilli powder
• seasoning

Method

1. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and cook the onion, garlic, chilli and mince for 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened and the meat is no longer pink.
2. Stir in the tomatoes, kidney beans, chilli powder and a little seasoning. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
3. Serve with ready-made tacos or boiled rice.