Chilli con carne
Quick and easy Mexican mince dish
Serves
2
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
The addition of a Kiwi favourite, baked beans make this meal go further providing great value and taste. Additional bonus, it’s a great way to use up various vegetables that might be hiding away in the fridge or freezer.
This recipe was created by the New Zealand Nutrition Foundation for their Tika Tunu programme, which teaches families and older adults easy, affordable recipes through fun, practical, interactive cooking classes. Click here to find out more.
This fast feast from the NZ Nutrition Foundation is a low-effort, highly nutritional meal. If there are more seats at the table, its an easy one to bulk out!
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250g Quality Mark beef mincei
4 tsp oil
1 small onion
peeled and diced3 cloves garlic cloves
2 Tbsp sweet chili sauce
or a pinch of chilli1 can baked beans
2 Tbsp tomato paste
1/2 cup water
or red wine/beef stock2 cups seasonal vegetablesi
finely chopped carrots, capsicums, mushrooms, courgettes
Method
Heat oil in a saucepan. Add onion and garlic. Cook for 2 – 3 minutes or until onion is golden.
Add mince and continue cooking until mince is browned and no longer in clumps.
Add chilli sauce or chilli powder, baked beans, tomato paste and water (or wine or beef stock). Cook over a gentle heat for 10 minutes.
Add vegetables and extra water if necessary and cook for further 10 – 20 minutes. Check seasoning and adjust to taste.
Garnish with topping of choice (tomato salsa, sour cream, grated cheese, chopped herbs, and pita crisps).
Serve with cooked rice or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition Information per Serving (729g)
This nutrition analysis is based on 2 serves and doesn't include the rice or optional garnishes to serve. Note, the baked beans will be contributing to the recipe's high sodium content.
