Chilli con carne

1 onion
1 clove garlic
1 pepper
250g minced beef
2 x 5ml spoon flour
1 reduced-salt beef stock cube
250ml water
1 x 400g can red kidney beans
1 x 15ml spoon tomato puree
1 x 5ml spoon chilli powder

Sharp knife, chopping board, garlic press, measuring spoons, frying pan, heat-resistant spoon, measuring jug, kettle, can opener, colander.

1. Prepare the vegetables:
• peel and chop the onion;
• peel and crush the garlic;
• deseed and chop the pepper.
2. Dry fry the onion, garlic and minced beef until the mince has browned.
3. Stir in the flour.
4. Make up the stock.
5. Pour in the stock.
6. Drain the red kidney beans and add to the meat.
7. Stir in the tomato purée and chilli powder.
8. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
9. Add the pepper and allow to cook for a further 15 minutes.

• Serving suggestion: Serve with rice, a jacket potato or a taco shell.
• Turn up the flavour: Add extra chilli powder, cayenne pepper or Worcestershire sauce for an extra kick.
• Reduce food waste: Use up any leftover vegetables such as carrots or courgette. 
• Food skills: Check out our food skills videos to help understand the key skills used in this recipe. 

Be ingredient aware!

Check for any food allergy, intolerance, special dietary requirement or religious/cultural reasons for not handling or eating the ingredients in this recipe. 

You may need to modify the recipe accordingly. For example, if following a vegan or vegetarian diet, use a meat alternative or additional beans, lentils or pulses. Always check food labels for allergens, and suitability for vegetarians and vegans.

For full guidance and up-to-date information on the 14 allergens, please visit the Food Standards Agency (FSA) website. 
  

Nutritional information

This recipe serves three portions based on portion size guidance for 11-18 year olds , if serving to younger children then they may require a smaller portion and if serving to adults, they may require a bit more. 

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