What Can I Make with Beef Mince? Easy Chilli con Carne

Ingredients

• 500g beef mince
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 red pepper, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1–2 tsp mild chilli powder
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 400g tin chopped tomatoes
• 2 tbsp tomato purée
• 300ml beef stock
• 400g tin red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• Salt and black pepper

Method

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1. Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Cook the onion and pepper for 8 minutes until soft.
2. Turn up the heat, add the mince and break it up with a wooden spoon. Cook for 6–8 minutes until browned all over with no pink left.
3. Stir in the garlic and spices for 1 minute.
4. Add the tomatoes, purée and stock. Bring to the boil, then cover and simmer gently for 30 minutes, stirring now and then.
5. Add the beans and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes more until thick. The mince should be piping hot all the way through with no pink meat or juices. Season and serve.