Chilli Con Carne

Method

• step 1

  Brown the minced beef in a little oil (about 5 minutes), and put aside.

• step 2

  Heat the oil (6g) in a large saucepan. Fry the onions over a medium heat until softened. About 5 minutes.

• step 3

  Add the chilli, garlic and tomato puree to the pan. Mix and cook for 1 minute.

• step 4

  Add the chilli con carne spice mix and water (1) to the pan. Mix and cook for 2 minutes.

• step 5

  Add the browned minced beef to the pan. Mix and cook for 1 minute.

• step 6

  Take the pan off the heat. Add water (2), fresh coriander, oregano and chopped tomatoes. Mix, return to the heat and cook for a further minute.

• step 7

  Add the kidney beans and red pepper. Mix and cook for 1 minute.

• step 8

  Add the cornstarch mix. Heat for 1 minute while stirring.

• step 9

  Turn the heat down to a medium low heat. Cook gently for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally and adding water till you reach the desired consistency.