Dizzy Dieter Chilli Con Carne

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Make life easier for yourself and get everything diced and chopped ready to go!

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a deep frying pan over a low heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes.

Step 3

Add the pepper, garlic, chilli powder, paprika and cumin, stir well and cook for another 5 minutes.

Step 4

In another frying pan, season the beef mince with freshly ground black pepper and brown. Once browned, add it to the vegetables and continue to cook until the mince is cooked through.

Step 5

Make up your stock (I used 400ml boiling water per stock cube) and add to the pan.

Step 6

Add the tomato puree and tinned tomatoes to the pan, season and mix well.

Step 7

Bring the sauce up to the boil and then reduce the heat, stir and cover. Simmer for about 30 minutes, checking occasionally to make sure the mixture stays at a simmer.

Step 8

Drain and rinse the beans, add them to the chilli along with the chocolate and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes. Keep the lid handy as we will need it again in a minute.

Step 9

Taste and season the chilli. Once happy with the seasoning, turn off the heat and put the lid back on the pan. Leave the chilli to rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow all the flavours to mix and develop properly.

Step 10

Serve with your choice of accompaniments.

Step 11

NOTE: As written, this is a mild chilli con carne – if you like heat in your food then simply increase the amount of chilli powder!