Beef Chilli and Rice

Ingredients (serves 4)

  • 500g Lean Minced Beef
  • 1 Onion (peeled and chopped)
  • 1 Pepper (de-seeded and chopped)
  • 1 Teasp Chilli Powder
  • 1 x 400g Tin of Chopped Tomatoes or Passata
  • 2 Cloves of Garlic (peeled and chopped)
  • 1 Teasp Mixed Herbs
  • 1 x 400g Tin of Baked Beans Reduced Salt and Sugar
  • Black Pepper
  • 200g Long Grain Rice (Boiled)

Method

  1. Brown the mince in a large saucepan.
  2. Add the onion, pepper, chilli, tomatoes, garlic and mixed herbs.
  3. Bring to the boil and simmer for 15-20 minutes, adding water for a sauce like consistency.
  4. Add the beans, heat through and season to taste with black pepper, serve with rice.

Additional vegetables e.g. courgettes, mushrooms, celery etc may be added; kidney beans could replace the baked beans