Quick Beef & Bean Chilli
with Basmati Rice and Soured Cream
- Sulphites
- Milk
- May contain traces of allergens
- Celery
Looking for a quick and tasty midweek dinner option? Try cooking up our Quick Beef & Bean Chilli in just 20 minutes for a delicious and speedy meal.
Ingredients
150
Basmati Rice
240
British Beef Mince
1
Bell Pepper
(Contains: May contain traces of allergens, Celery)
1
Red Kidney Beans
2
Mexican Style Spice Mix
1
Finely Chopped Tomatoes with Onion and Garlic
28
Red Wine Stock Paste
(Contains: Sulphites)
75
Soured Cream
(Contains: Milk)
Not included in your delivery
150
Water for the Sauce
Utensils
Instructions
a) Boil a full kettle.
b) When boiling, pour the 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) When the pan is hot, add the beef mince and 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 kidney beans in a sieve.
a) Add the sliced pepper 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 kidney 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.
a) Fluff up the rice with a fork and share between your bowls.
b) Serve the chilli on top and finish with a spoonful of soured cream.
c) Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many enjoyed the tasty, flavourful chilli; some found it a bit bland and suggested adding extra spices or heat.
- Ease of prep: Quick and easy to make, perfect for a midweek meal with simple-to-follow instructions.
- Suggestions: Consider adding cheese, lime, or coriander for extra flavour; some prefer less kidney beans or different rice options.
- Next-day meals: Leftovers work well for lunch or on jacket potatoes; some found portions generous enough for multiple meals.
- Texture: A few noted the mince could be tough or fatty; cooking longer may help thicken the sauce.
