Microwave Chilli Con Carne with Rice

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 21:58:36 GMT

Step 1

Peel and finely chop the onion and garlic (press or chop the garlic as small as you can).

Step 2

Wipe the mushrooms (if using) with kitchen paper to remove any dirt and slice finely.

Step 3

Open the cans of tomatoes and beans. Drain the kidney beans through a colander and rinse with cold water.

Step 4

Put the minced beef into the large bowl and add the onion and garlic. Mix together using a fork until the meat is thoroughly broken up.

Step 5

Cover with a microwave-safe lid or clingfilm, leaving a small area open to allow steam to escape. Cook in the microwave on full power for 5 minutes (timing based on an 800W microwave). Remove from the microwave. Peel back the clingfilm and stir well with the fork, breaking up any clumps of meat.

Step 6

Add the mushrooms (if using), tomato puree, chilli flakes or powder, tomatoes and beans to the meat and stir well.

Step 7

Add a small amount of water to the empty tomato can, swirl around and add to the bowl. Season with black pepper to taste (if using).

Step 8

Re-cover in the same way and cook on full power for 5 minutes. Remove the bowl and stir well.

Step 9

Re-cover, return to the microwave and cook on full power for 10 minutes. Remove halfway through and stir well. Leave to stand while you cook the rice.

Step 10

To cook the rice, boil the kettle. Measure one mug, approximately 250–300g of rice, and pour into the sieve. Run cold water through the rice until the water runs clear and drain. Pour the rice into the other large microwave-safe bowl. Fill the same mug with boiling water twice and pour over the rice. Stir once and put into the microwave.

Step 11

Microwave on full power for 10 minutes.

Step 12

Remove the rice and stir. Return it to the microwave on full power for another minute.

Step 13

Remove the rice and leave to stand for 1–2 minutes and then taste to check it is cooked. If it needs slightly more cooking add a small amount of water and cook for another 2 minutes.

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