Mexican Beans Recipes

Ingredients :

225 g red kidney beans

1 large onion

1 garlic clove

1 tbsp oil

450 g raw minced beef

2 tsp chili powder

1/2 sugar

pinch of ground cumin

450 g canned tomatoes

25 g tomato purée

1. Soak the beans overnight in cold water.
2. Drain well and cover with fresh cold water.
3. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 1 hour.
4. Drain well.
5. If preferred, canned beans may be used, which only need draining.
6. Chop the onion finely and crush the garlic clove.
7. Cook in the oil until soft and golden.
8. Add the meal and stir over low heat until the meat is well browned.
9. Stir well so that the pieces of meat remain separate.
10. Add the chili powder and cook for 1 minute.
11. Stir in the sugar, cumin, tomatoes and their juice and tomato purée.
12. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
13. Add the beans and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
14. Serve hot.

Note :

This version of chili con carne is spicy with a creamy texture. It is very good served with wholemeal bread and a green salad.

Serves 4 - 6

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