Slow Cooker Rich & Smoky Chilli Con Carne with Dark Chocolate & Umami Boost
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Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
45
Low
Glycemic Load
16
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories462.4 kcal (23%)
Total Fat19.7 g (28%)
Carbs35.3 g (14%)
Sugars5.2 g (6%)
Protein36.4 g (73%)
Sodium475.3 mg (24%)
Fiber11.4 g (41%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
8 servings
Main Ingredients
2 Tbspolive oil
2onions
chopped
2garlic cloves
minced
1kglean beef mince
600gchopped tomatoes
2 Tbsptomato purée
125mlred wine
optional
0.5beef stock cube
2 Tbspworcestershire sauce
Spices & Seasoning
1 tspground cumin
1 tspground coriander
¼ tspground cinnamon
or 1/2 cinnamon stick
2red chillies
thinly sliced
½ tspblack pepper
salt
to taste
¼ tspMSG
Beans (Pre-Cooked)
Finishing Touches
To Serve (Optional)
Instructions
Step 1
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
Step 2
Add 2 chopped onions and 2 minced garlic cloves, cooking for 5 minutes until soft.
Step 3
Stir in 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp coriander, ¼ tsp cinnamon, and 2 sliced red chillies (or 3 tsp chilli flakes), toasting for 1-2 minutes.
Step 4
Transfer everything to the slow cooker.
Step 5
Increase heat to high and add 1 kg beef mince, breaking it up with a spoon and browning thoroughly.
Step 6
Deglaze with 125ml (½ cup) red wine (optional) or a splash of Worcestershire sauce, scraping up any browned bits.
Step 7
Transfer beef to the slow cooker.
Step 8
Add 1.5 cans (600g) chopped tomatoes, 2 tbsp tomato purée, ½ beef stock cube, and 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce to the slow cooker.
Step 9
Season with ½ tsp black pepper and salt to taste.
Step 10
Cover and cook on Low for 6-8 hours or High for 4-5 hours.
Step 11
Soak 300g dried kidney beans overnight in plenty of water.
Step 12
Drain, then pressure cook in fresh water for 15-20 minutes until tender but intact.
Step 13
Drain and set aside.
Step 14
Stir in the pressure-cooked kidney beans during the last 30 minutes of slow cooking.
Step 15
Add 20-25g (2 small squares or 1 tbsp grated) of 85% dark chocolate and stir until melted.
Step 16
Taste, then add ¼-½ tsp MSG to enhance umami.
Step 17
Stir in 1 large bunch chopped coriander before serving.
Step 18
Squeeze over fresh lime juice and serve hot.
Step 19
Serve with rice, guacamole, sour cream, and a green salad if desired.
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