Very tasty. Try using Chilli Powder instead of cumin for HEAT.
Chilli Con Carne
The classic and versatile meat and beans sauce can be served with nachos, on rice, on top of baked potatoes – or just about any other way you care to invent.
Prep time:
Cook time:
Serves:
4
Ingredients
- 500g lean beef mince
- 2 onions, peeled and sliced
- 1 Tbsp crushed garlic
- 1 tsp ground cumin (optional)
- 420g can Wattie's Chilli Beans (Hot)
- 1/4 cup Wattie's Tomato Sauce or Paste
- 1 cup beef stock or water
Method
1. Heat the oil in a lidded frying pan and brown the minced beef, breaking it up with a fork as you go. This may be best done in two batches. Set aside.
2. Add the onions, garlic and cumin to the pan and cook 2-3 minutes until just beginning to soften.
3. Return the meat to the pan with the Wattie's Chilli Beans , Wattie's Tomato Sauce or Paste and beef stock or water.
3. Cover and simmer 15 minutes until the beef is tender.
Serve with rice and a fresh green salad.
Crockpot / Slow Cooker Instructions:
For best results, follow steps 1&2 and place in slow cooker with chilli beans, tomato paste, and 1/4 cup water or stock. Cook on LOW for approx 8 hours (refer to your user manual). Alternatively, place ingredients without browning and 1/4 cup water or stock in slow cooker and cook as above.
