Name: Toddler chilli con carne
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 4tbsp Sunflower oil; 500g Lean minced beef; 1 Onion, finely chopped; 1 Whole clove of garlic, crushed; 1 Red pepper, chopped; A pinch of chilli powder; ½tsp Ground cumin; ½tsp Paprika (optional); 2tsp Tomato purée; 400g Tinned chopped tomatoes; 400g Can of kidney beans, drained; 150ml Very low salt vegetable stock (made with half a reduced-salt stock cube and hot water)

Ingredients

4tbsp Sunflower oil
500g Lean minced beef
1 Onion, finely chopped
1 Whole clove of garlic, crushed
1 Red pepper, chopped
A pinch of chilli powder
½tsp Ground cumin
½tsp Paprika (optional)
2tsp Tomato purée
400g Tinned chopped tomatoes
400g Can of kidney beans, drained
150ml Very low salt vegetable stock (made with half a reduced-salt stock cube and hot water)

Method

STEP 1
Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan and sauté the mince, onion, garlic and red pepper for 6-8 minutes.
STEP 2
Add the chilli powder, cumin and paprika (if using). Cook for 1 minute.
STEP 3
Add all the remaining ingredients and simmer covered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
STEP 4
For a family-friendly meal, remove children's portions from the pot then add extra chilli powder or chilli flakes for the adults.

Simone Castello

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