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Chilli Con Carne and Rice

Jan 31, 2025

RECIPE BY JASON PERRIO – SLIMMING WORLD CONSULTANT

WE’VE SERVED OUR WARMING SMOKY BEEF CHILLI
WITH TASTY TURMERIC-AND-CORIANDER-FLAVOURED RICE

Ingredients

Low-calorie cooking spray
500g lean beef mince (5% fat or less)
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 large red peppers, deseeded and diced
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 red chilli, deseeded and chopped
1 heaped tbsp tomato purée
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tsp chilli powder
400g can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
1 beef stock cube, crumbled
300g dried long-grain rice
1 tsp ground turmeric
½ small pack fresh coriander, chopped


RECIPE

  1. Spray a large non-stick saucepan with low-calorie cooking spray and place over a high heat. Add the beef and cook for 5 minutes, breaking up any lumps with a spoon, then drain off any fat.
  2. Add the onion, peppers, garlic, chopped chilli, tomato purée, oregano, paprika, cumin and chilli powder to the pan, then reduce the heat to medium and cook for 5 minutes.
  3. Add the beans, chopped tomatoes, stock cube and 300ml boiling water to the pan. Bring back to the boil over a high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, put the rice and turmeric in a pan and cook according to the pack instructions. Drain well and stir in the coriander.
  5. Serve the chilli with your favourite Speed veg or salad.
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