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
