Easy Chilli Con Carne

By Jo Pratt · bbc.co.uk

1 hr 20 minServes 6

A rich, spiced beef and kidney bean stew simmered until thickened, served with rice and fresh toppings.

prepGather all ingredients and prepare mise en place
30 ml olive oil	Heat oil, fry onions & garlic until soft	Add mince, brown quickly, breaking up chunks	Pour in wine, boil 2–3 min	Stir in tomatoes, purée, chilli, spices, Worcestershire & stock cube; season	Simmer covered, 50 min–1 hr, until rich & thickened	Add kidney beans & fresh coriander, cook 10 min uncovered	Taste & adjust seasoning; serve with lime, rice, guacamole, soured cream & salad
2 onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 kg 4 oz lean beef mince
250 ml red wine (optional)
2 × 400 g tins chopped tomatoes
3 tbsp tomato purée
2 red chillies, thinly sliced, or 3–4 tsp dried chilli flakes
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 cinnamon stick or ½ tsp ground cinnamon
good shake of Worcestershire sauce, 1 beef stock cube, salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 × 400 g tins red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 large bunch fresh coriander leaves, roughly chopped

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