Mexican Beef Chilli

Ingredients

• 700g beef mince
• 2 onions, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 can chopped tomatoes
• 1 can kidney beans, drained
• 1 can black beans, drained
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1-2 tsp chipotle paste
• 2 squares dark chocolate
• 400ml stock
• Salt and pepper
• Lime, coriander and soured cream to serve

Instructions

1. Brown the mince in a heavy pot until well coloured; lift out and reserve.
2. Soften the onion and garlic in the same pot.
3. Stir in the tomato paste, cumin, paprika and chipotle.
4. Return the beef, add the tomatoes, beans and stock.
5. Simmer gently uncovered for 1 hour, stirring now and then.
6. Stir in the dark chocolate to melt — it adds depth without sweetness.
7. Finish with salt and pepper, and serve with lime, coriander and soured cream.

Serving suggestions

• Serve over rice, in a baked potato or with tortilla chips.

Storage & reheating

Keeps 4 days and freezes well for 2 months. Tastes better the next day.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.

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