The secret ingredient in this chipotle-spiced, beef chilli con carne is a storecupboard favourite - baked beans
INGREDIENT :
1 onion, diced
1 red pepper, diced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp chilli powder
500g beef mince
415g can baked beans
150ml beef stock
1 tbsp chipotle paste
coriander leaves, rice and yogurt, to serve
RECIPE DIRECTION :
Fry the onion and red pepper in olive oil over a medium heat for 10-15 mins or until softened. Increase the heat, add the chilli powder and cook for a few minutes before adding the mince. Cook until browned and all the liquid has evaporated.
Tip in the baked beans, beef stock and chipotle paste. Simmer over a low heat for 15-20 mins. Season, scatter with coriander leaves and serve with rice and yogurt.
