Mexican beef chilli

Mexican beef chilli

A delicious one-pot of spicy braised beef is a great, stress-free way to fill up a hungry crowd

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 15

Easily doubled

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 15 mins

Cook time

Cook 2 hrs 15 mins

Freezable

Method

  1. Heat a small drizzle of the oil in an extra-large flameproof dish. Brown the meat in batches, adding a drop more oil, remove from the dish and set aside. Add 1 tbsp oil to the dish, then the onions, and cook for 7-10 mins or until caramelised.
  2. Stir the chipotle paste, garlic, ginger, cumin, cinnamon and flour in with the onions and cook for a couple of mins. Gradually add the stock, stirring all the time, so it's fully mixed in with the other ingredients. Add the tomatoes and oregano, season and simmer for 10 mins.
  3. Now tip in the beef, cover and simmer very gently for about 1 hr 45 mins until tender, removing the lid and adding the beans for the final 15 mins. If the sauce is thin, let it boil down for a further 5-10 mins with the lid off. Before serving, adjust the seasoning. Serve with the garlic bread and salsa.

PER SERVING

551 kcalories, protein 69.0g, carbohydrate 19.0g, fat 22.0 g, saturated fat 8.0g, fibre 7.0g, sugar 6.0g, salt 1.7 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, January 2012.

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  • 10 June 2012

    Julie G rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I divide the recipe by 3 to make for a family dinner and it's absolutely delicious. Usually put in the oven a around 140 and leave it there all day.

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  • 11 July 2012

    SUZY VALENTINE-HARRISON commented on this recipe

    did this in slow cooker,put some plain yoghurt in at the end as I was a bit heavy with the spices and added chilli flakes as well.My 13 yr old was adamant that she didnt want any then ate most of it!!!!!! Fab change from mince.love it!!!!!!

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  • 20 July 2012

    Mary rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    1/3 the recipe but after that it needed more chipotle paste for a kick, easily prepared and made, plenty for tea the next day. Will cook again.

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  • 22 July 2012

    pinkhebe commented on this recipe

    Really lovely, but although I used less stock because I was slow cooking it, 400ml, it was still very watery, so I shall use even less next time! Asda sell chipote paste

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  • 22 July 2012

    pinkhebe rated this recipe

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  • 04 September 2012

    MrsHopper rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Made this at the weekend in the slow cooker - absolutely delicious!

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  • 05 September 2012

    scoobybaby rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Great recipe, I used 2tble spoons of chipotle paste which was perfect for us. I made the full amount and froze half of it Tastes delicious and freezes very well. Took a tub camping with us, and it warmed us up nicely on a cold, camp evening.

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  • 18 September 2012

    rosiew rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Amazing meal, I added some spare bacon I had and it really added to the flavour as it broke right down.

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  • 17 November 2012

    raquelfedz commented on this recipe

    sounds yum! I am dividing it by 4 as there's only 2 of us... can someone let me know how do I cook this on slow cooker?? do I still brown the meat and fry the onions first? and which setting did you use? I have low med and high. thanks a lot! xx

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  • 19 November 2012

    bijou rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I've made dozens of chilli recipes and this is def one of the best. It was the first time I had used chipotle paste (Discovery)and was a bit afraid it would be too smokey but it really wasn't. It added a fantastic depth of flavour but wasn't quite hot enough for my liking. I also added 1/4tsp of hot chilli powder but could have still added more! The people who found it too hot, if you reduced the other ingredients did you also reduce the paste? I quartered the ingredients and would say that with accompaniments it would feed 4-5. Served with wedges, sour cream, rice and salsa. Cooked in the oven at fan 120 for 4 hours.

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  • 26 November 2012

    FairyL commented on this recipe

    Waitrose sell the chipotle paste. Very yummy a definite favourite!

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  • 26 November 2012

    FairyL commented on this recipe

    Waitrose sell the chipotle paste. Very yummy a definite favourite!

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  • 19 January 2013

    elhank commented on this recipe

    Sainsburys stock chipotle paste for anyone stuck.

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  • 21 January 2013

    Rooboobear rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I have cooked this twice now for two family gatherings and everyone has loved it. Yummy and warming on a winter's day.

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  • 26 January 2013

    Vickym1 rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Amazing- best chilli I have ever tasted

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    27 January 2013

    M&M commented on this recipe

    Yum, yum, yum. I added some small peppers, cut in half. Delicious.

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  • 29 January 2013

    recipebook rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I halved the recipe for 6 adults and we had enough leftovers for another dinner for 2, having served it with Mexican rice, tortillas, tortilla chips, salad, guacamole, salsa and sour cream. It was brilliant ! Everyone said how much they enjoyed it and I agree the meat makes a really nice change from mince - feels more authentic. I still used the two tbsps chipotle with half quantities and the heat was just right. Great make ahead dish for a crowd - definitely recommended

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  • 07 May 2013

    AnaraOmarova rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Amazingly tasty. I made it 4 times less and served with rice. I fed 5 people. chipoltle paste i replaced by chilly sauce.

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  • 13 May 2013

    Julie rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Very tasty. I knew from the beginning, by the delicious aromas that this dish was going to be a winner. Next time, I won't be so scared of the chipotle paste as I added a little less than the recipe calls for. I also reduced the quantities by 4 and it's made 4 good sized portions, will definitely make again, much better than any chilli con carne!

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 15

Easily doubled

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 15 mins

Cook time

Cook 2 hrs 15 mins

Freezable

Ingredients

  • up to 6 tbsp sunflower oil
  • 4kg stewing beef
  • 4 white onions , sliced
  • 4 tbsp chipotle paste
  • 8 garlic cloves , crushed
  • 50g ginger , grated
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp plain flour
  • 2l beef stock
  • 3 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 5 x 400g cans pinto or kidney beans , drained
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PER SERVING

551 kcalories, protein 69.0g, carbohydrate 19.0g, fat 22.0 g, saturated fat 8.0g, fibre 7.0g, sugar 6.0g, salt 1.7 g

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