Easiest chilli con carne

This meal is athlete-approved and super easy

Serves

20 mins

Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

Recipe author

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

Olympian Sarah Cowley-Ross loves making this easy chilli con carne for her family.

You can use up the veggies in the back of your fridge by grating them into this delicious mince mixture - whether it's carrots, courgettes, or something else. The best part is knowing that your family is getting the best nutrition and fuel from New Zealand beef mince and loads of veg.

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High Protein

High Iron

High Fibre

Mince,

Dinner,

Family Favourites,

Everyday

Ingredients

Chilli

500g Quality Mark beef mince

2 Tbsp olive oil

1 onion

finely chopped

2 garlic cloves

finely chopped

1 celery stalk

chopped

¾ tsp dried oregano

2 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp ground coriander

1 tsp paprika

pinch chilli powder

1 bay leaf

2 Tbsp tomato paste

400g can canned chopped tomatoes

1 cup beef stock

400g can can red kidney beans

drained and rinsed

2 tsp brown sugar

2 carrots

grated

1 red capsicum

roughly chopped

1 courgette

grated or diced

salt and pepper

to taste

To serve

1 cup brown rice

125g sour cream

100g cheese

grated

fresh coriander

for garnish

Method

Cook the rice according to packet instructions.

While the rice is cooking, heat the oil in a heavy-based saucepan and add onion, garlic and celery, cook for 2 – 3 minutes or until onion is golden.

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Add the mince and continue cooking until the mince is browned and no longer in clumps.

Add oregano, cumin, coriander, paprika, chilli powder, bay leaf and tomato paste and stir for a few minutes.

Add the tomatoes, stock, beans, brown sugar, carrot, capsicum and courgette. Combine well and bring to a simmer. Cook over a gentle heat for 15-20 minutes, until the sauce is thickening.

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Check the seasoning and adjust to taste.

Serve with rice and garnish with cheese, sour cream and coriander.

Nutrition Information per Serving (751g)

This nutrition analysis is based on 4 adult serves and doesn't include corn chips.

Energy

3141kJ (751 kcal)

Protein

51.9g

Total Fat

30.4g

Saturated Fat