Chilli with Crispy Paprika Croutons

Category: Meals to Satisfy

Servings

Serves 4

Ingredients

2 tbsp vegetable oil 1 large onion 1 red pepper, chopped 500g/1lb minced beef 1 tbsp flour 400g can chopped tomatoes 300ml/½ pint beef stock 1tbsp tomato puree 1 tbsp mild chilli powder 1tbsp dark brown sugar 400g can red kidney beans, drained 4tbsp vegetable oil ½tsp paprika ¼tsp chilli powder 2 garlic cloves, crushed 3 thick slices bread (white, brown or wholemeal) cut into cubes fresh coriander served with sour cream (optional)

Method

Soften onion and red pepper in the oil, add minced beef and brown quickly. Stir in flour and then add tomatoes, stock, tomato puree, chilli powder, sugar and kidney beans. Bring to the boil and then simmer gently for 1hour. Season with black pepper. For the croutons, heat the oil in a large fry pan and add the paprika, chilli powder and garlic. Add the bread cubes and toss until well coated. Place on a baking tray in a hot oven until golden. Serve chilli topped with croutons and chopped coriander and sour cream. PER SERVING 785 Kcal, fat 47.4, saturated fat 15.4g, salt 2.5g, carbohydrate 55.8g, sugar 19.3g, fibre 10.8g