Chilli bean beef

A quick and easy recipe which will make people think differently about the way they eat and focuses on one or more of the following:

Achieving ‘five a day’; Using seasonal local ingredients; Trying something ordinarily not considered; Low in calories; Low in fat; High in energy; Substituting something which is ordinarily high calorie/fat with something healthier.

Good for:

An easy and tasty way of getting your 5 a day and very low in fat!

Cooking time:

 20 minutes

Portions:

 Serves 6

Cost per person:

Ingredients:

500g (1lb 2 oz) extra lean minced beef
1 onion, finely chopped
1-teaspoon ground cumin
1-teaspoon hot chilli powder
2 garlic gloves, crushed
400g can chopped tomatoes
400g can mixed pulses, rinsed and drained
200ml (7fl oz) beef stock
1 green and 1 yellow pepper, deseeded and diced
Freshly ground pepper

Method:

Brown the minced beef and onion in a large pan over a medium heat for 8 minutes, stirring to break up the meat.
Mix in the spices and garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then add the remaining ingredients.
Bring to a simmer and cook, partially covered for 20 minutes.

Supplied by:
Mary Dawe
Community Worker, Eatsome, Health Promotion

www.eatsomegoodfood.org