Black bean chilli recipe

There’s nothing like a warming bowl of chilli to take the edge off a stressful day at work or school. Spicy and filling, it’s often served with rice and pitta. This recipe is a wonderful way to feed the family for under a fiver. The beans help to bulk up the pan, so even the smallest pack of mince can go further. If you’re cooking for little ones, add less spice and serve with a little bowl of finely chopped chilli on the table, so everyone can add as much heat as they dare!

Ingredients

• 500g pack of beef mince meat
• 2 large onions, peeled and chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 3tsp sweet paprika
• 3tsp dried cumin
• 2 tins of chopped tomatoes
• 2tbsp tomato puree
• 1 tin of black beans, rinsed and drained
• Salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Method

1. Begin by frying off the mince until brown. Add the onions and garlic and cook for 3-4mins. Add the spices cook for a further few minutes.
2. Add the tinned tomatoes and puree and stir. If at this point the chilli looks a little too thick simply add a splash of water. Add the beans and allow to simmer for 25-30mins on a low heat.
3. Taste for seasoning and serve with boiled rice.