Gail's easy chili con carne
Recipe by Polarchick
1/2 lb (250g) beef mince
1 large onion
1 large sweet pepper
1 clove garlic
1 tin chopped tomatoes
2 tins baked beans
2 tablespoons mild chili powder
1 tablespoon dried mixed herbs
1 beef stock cube
2 tablespoons olive oil
Prep. Time → 30 min
Cook Time → 20 min
1. Chop the onion and the pepper and crush the garlic, gently fry these in olive oil then remove from pan when cooked
2. Fry the mince on a hotter heat until cooked - don't overcook
3. Add the cooked onion, garlic and pepper, chili powder, crumbled stock cube and herbs and stir for a few minutes
4. Add the tin of tomatoes and the two tins of baked beans
5. Cook for another 10 minutes on a low heat, stirring frequently
6. Serve with rice or warm crusty bread, or with a jacket potato
main courses, chili, chili con carne, mince, chilli, chilli con carne November 09, 2011 13:32
Author Gail Black
This is my mum's recipe for chili con carne which she regularly made whilst we were growing up - it's one of my favourite meals. It doesn't contain any kidney beans, so is not particularly authentic, but is a great easy meal especially on a cold winter night.