How to make an easy chilli con carne in 50 minutes
Warm and familiar, chilli con carne is a favourite comfort food – with this simple recipe it’s on the table in under an hour
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Ready in 50 minutes
Serves 6
1 tbsp olive oil
400g soffritto mix
2 cloves garlic, chopped
400g extra lean Aberdeen Angus beef mince
2 tbsp chopped fresh oregano
1 tsp hot chilli powder
3 tbsp Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce
2 tbsp tomato purée
500g beef stock
2 x 400g cans red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
Small baked potatoes and crisp green salad, to serve
Heat the oil in a large non-stick sauté pan. Add the soffritto mix and garlic and cook over a low heat for 3-4 minutes until softened but not browned. Push the vegetables to the side of the pan and turn up the heat. Add the mince and break up with a wooden spoon. Cook for 3-4 minutes until lightly browned.
Add the oregano, chilli powder, Worcestershire sauce and tomato purée. Stir well then add the stock. Bring to the boil, half cover the pan with a lid and simmer for 25 minutes until the liquid has reduced by half.
Add the beans to the pan and bring to the boil. Simmer for 10 minutes, then serve with baked potatoes and a fresh green salad.
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