With autumn well and truly here, why not warm up with this delicious Chilli Con Carne? It’s full of vegetables, has lots of flavour, and the chilli will boost your immune system.
Serves: Two
Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 large onion, chopped
- 1-2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1/4 red capsicum, chopped
- 1/2 medium zucchini, chopped in half, lengthways, then sliced
- 50g mushrooms, chopped
- 110g minced beef
- 400g tin chopped tomatoes
- 1/2 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder (or fresh chilli to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 tablespoon peanut butter
- 50g sweet corn
- 50g kidney beans, cooked, rinsed and drained
Method
In a pan, cook the onion and red capsicum in the oil until soft. Add the garlic, zucchini and mushrooms (and fresh chilli if using) and cook until the mushrooms are golden brown. Add the mince and herbs and cook for five minutes, stirring constantly. Add the tomato paste and stir well. Simmer for 10 minutes over a low heat. Serve with rice.
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