Why not try this simple, stress free recipe for an all-time favourite winter warmer, a Beef and Bean Chilli. A delicious one-pot dish of Beef and Bean Chilli is a great way to warm up the family on a lazy winter afternoon. 

Serves: Eight

Time: Five hours

Ingredients

• 350 grams ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 green sweet pepper, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 3/4 cup beef broth
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons hot chilli powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika

Method

In a large pan cook the beef, onion, sweet pepper and garlic over medium heat until browned. Drain fat. Transfer meat mixture to a slow cooker. Add beans, tomatoes, broth, cocoa powder, chilli powder, cumin, and paprika.

Cover and cook on a high-heat setting for four to five hours. Serve with rice or sourdough bread if desired.