• Contrary to popular belief, chilli con carne doesn’t have its roots in Mexico, but comes from the good ol’ state of Texas.

    Chilli con carne

    Serves: 4
    Cooking Time: 40 mins

    Ingredients

    • 250g streaky bacon, cubed
    • 1 garlic clove
    • 2 red chillies, seeded and sliced
    • 400g beef mince
    • 2ml tomato purée
    • 1 x 410g tin red kidney
    • beans, drained
    • 1 x 375ml bottle hot salsa
    • tacos or tortillas, to serve
    • cheddar, grated, to serve
    • sour cream, to serve
    • 50ml fresh coriander, to serve

    Instructions

    1

    Put the bacon in a large frying pan and fry for about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and chillies, and stir for another minute.

    2

    Add the meat and cook until it is light brown. Add the purée, beans and salsa, and cook for 10 minutes to heat through.

    3

    Serve hot with tacos or tortillas, cheddar, sour cream and coriander.

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