
By Alex McNaught
Chilli Con Carne with Soft Polenta
5 steps
Prep:5minCook:30min
Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 21:58:58 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
50
Low
Glycemic Load
23
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories508.8 kcal (25%)
Total Fat25.7 g (37%)
Carbs44.9 g (17%)
Sugars11.9 g (13%)
Protein26.4 g (53%)
Sodium1152.2 mg (58%)
Fiber8.1 g (29%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
2 servings

1 tspolive oil

0.5brown onion
finely chopped

1garlic clove
crushed

½ tspchilli flakes

200gbeef mince

½ tspsalt

1 x 400gtin crushed tomatoes

1 x 125gtin kidney beans
drained & rinsed

50gpolenta
soaked in 1/3 cup cold water for 10 minutes

2 TbsGreek yoghurt
or dairy-free alternative

0.25avocado
sliced

4 sprigsfresh coriander
leaves picked

1long red chilli
finely chopped, to serve
Instructions
Step 1
Heat oil, onion, garlic and chilli in a large frypan over medium heat and cook for a couple of minutes.
Step 2
Turn up heat, add beef and salt, breaking up any clumps with a fork, and cook until meat is browned. Stir in tomatoes and simmer over low-medium heat for 20 minutes.
Step 3
Stir through beans and adjust seasonings.
Step 4
Meanwhile, add soaked polenta to 2/3 cup of boiling salted water to a saucepan, stir and cook over low heat until thickened. You may need to add another few tablespoons of boiling water if it's still grainy.
Step 5
Divide polenta between plates. Add cooked chilli, and top with yoghurt, avocado, coriander and chopped red chilli.
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