Quick Beef, Pork & Bean Chilli
with Basmati Rice and Cheese
- Milk
Cosy up this autumn with dishes designed to warm you up from the inside out. Inspired by the classic Mexican spicy stew but on your table much faster, our Quick Beef, Pork & Bean Chilli makes for an easy and delicious dinner.
Ingredients
150 grams
Basmati Rice
240 grams
British Beef and Pork Mince
1 unit(s)
Onion
1 unit(s)
Garlic Clove
1 carton(s)
Red Kidney Beans
30 grams
Mature Cheddar Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
1 sachet(s)
Mexican Style Spice Mix
1 carton(s)
Tomato Passata
10 grams
Beef Stock Paste
Not included in your delivery
150 milliliter(s)
Water for the Sauce
Utensils
Instructions
a) Boil a half-full kettle.
b) Pour the boiled water into a large saucepan with 1/4 tsp salt on high heat. Add the rice and cook for 10-12 mins.
c) Once cooked, drain in a sieve and pop back in the pan. Cover with a lid and leave to the side until ready to serve.
a) While the rice cooks, heat a large frying pan on medium-high heat (no oil).
b) Once hot, add the beef and pork mince and fry until browned, 5-6 mins. Use a spoon to break it up as it cooks, then drain and discard any excess fat. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw mince.
a) Meanwhile, halve, peel and chop the onion into small pieces.
b) Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
c) Drain and rinse the kidney beans in a sieve. Grate the cheese.
a) Add the onion and garlic to the mince and stir-fry for 3 mins.
b) Stir in the Mexican style spice mix, passata and beef stock paste.
c) Add the kidney beans and water for the sauce (see pantry for amount), then bring to the boil.
a) Lower the heat to medium and simmer until the sauce has thickened, 8-10 mins. Stir occasionally. IMPORTANT: The mince is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.
b) Once thickened, taste the chilli and season with salt and pepper if needed.
c) Add a splash of water if it's a little thick.
a) Fluff up the rice with a fork and share between your bowls.
b) Serve the chilli on top and finish with the grated cheese.
Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many enjoyed the taste, though some found it a bit bland; several suggested adding extra chilli or spices for more kick.
- Ease of prep: Customers praised how quick and easy this dish was to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights.
- Suggestions: Consider adding fresh coriander, sour cream, or sweetcorn; some recommended using less of the spice mix if sensitive to heat.
- Next-day meals: Several noted the chilli tasted even better the next day, with some enjoying leftovers in jacket potatoes.
- Portions: While many found it filling, a few wished for larger portions or added extra ingredients to bulk it up.
