Mexican Style Chilli Con Carne

Cinnamon and cocoa may seem unusual in a chilli, but these are our secret ingredients that make this recipe really special.

Preparation Time:
10 minutes
Cooking Time:
20-40 minutes
Serves:
Serves 4-6

Ingredients

  • 500g Lean beef or lamb mince
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 clove garlic, finely crushed
  • 1 red capricum
  • 2 Tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • ½ tsp each ground cinnamon and cocoa powder
  • 2 Tbsp Wattie’s Tomato Paste
  • 1 cup beef stock or water
  • 420g can Wattie's Chilli Beans (Hot)
  • 2 x 250g pkts SunRice Long Grain White Rice in 90 seconds
  • 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Method

1. In a non-stick pan heat a dash of oil and brown mince in batches. Remove from pan and set aside.

2. Add a dash more oil to the pan if required. Add the onion, garlic and capsicum and cook for 2 minutes until beginning to soften. Stir in ground spices and cocoa.

3. Return mince to the pan and add tomato paste and 1 cup stock or water. Simmer for 20 minutes. Add Wattie's Chilli Beans and cook a further 15-20 minutes until beans are heated through and mince is cooked.

4. Heat SunRice White Rice according to the directions on the packet. Place rice in a serving dish and toss through the chopped parsley.Serve with a salad or your favourite green vegetables.

Crockpot / Slow Cooker Instructions:

For best results, follow steps 1 & 2 and place in slow cooker with chilli beans, tomato paste, and stock. Cook on LOW for 5-6 hours (refer to your user manual). Alternatively, place ingredients without browning and water or stock in slow cooker and cook as above.

Tip:

For a milder flavour use Wattie’s Mild Chilli Beans

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