Chilli Con Carne
Chilli Con Carne is a classic, family favourite recipe, and this Slimming World version is FREE when Food Optimising!
Servings 6
Calories 365kcal
Ingredients
- 500 g lean beef mince 5% fat or less
- Low-calorie cooking spray
- 2 onions diced
- 4 garlic cloves crushed
- 1½ tsp dried red chilli flakes
- 1 Tbsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 red bell peppers deseeded and diced
- 250 g chestnut mushrooms finely chopped
- 3 Tbsp tomato purée
- 1 beef stock cube
- Salt and pepper
- 1 400g can chopped tomatoes
- 500 ml water
- 1 400g can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 375 g dried long-grain rice
Instructions
- Spray some cooking spray into a large saucepan, and brown the mince over medium-high heat. Drain off any liquid and transfer to a bowl. Cover and set aside.
- Return the pan to the heat and spray with more cooking spray. Add the garlic, chilli flakes, cumin, oregano, and a splash of water and fry for 3 minutes
- Add the peppers and mushrooms to the pan and continue to cook (add more cooking spray and/or water as necessary) and cook for 10 minutes until softened.
- Add the mince back to the pan. Add the tomato purée and crumble in the stock cube. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Fry for 2 minutes.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, water, and black beans and bring to the boil.
- Reduce to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the rice according to the package instructions.
- To serve, divide the rice between warmed plates or bowls and top with the chilli con carne.
Notes
This recipe for Chilli Con Carne serves 4 and is FREE when Food Optimising on Slimming World.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 365kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 497mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 6g