Quick Beef & Black Bean Chilli

a) Meanwhile, halve, peel and chop the onion into small pieces. Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
b) Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.
c) Once hot, add the beef mince and onion. Cook 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 the pepper and discard the core and seeds. Slice into thin strips.
b) Drain and rinse the black beans in a sieve.

a) Add the sliced pepper and garlic to the mince and stir-fry for 2 mins.
b) Stir in the Mexican style spice mix, finely chopped tomatoes and red wine stock paste.
c) Add the black beans and water for the sauce (see ingredients 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, season the chilli to taste with salt and pepper.