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Quick Chorizo Chilli Con Carne
Quick Chorizo Chilli Con Carne

Quick Chorizo Chilli Con Carne

with Basmati Rice and Cheddar Cheese

On the table in less than 25 minutes, this Quick Chorizo Chilli Con Carne is quick but still full of flavour. Traditionally hailing from Mexico, this spicy stew contains beef, black beans and a punchy spice mix to bring the heat.

Tags:
Family Friendly
Allergens:
Milk

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Boxes and ingredients are packed in facilities that handles Peanut, Nuts, Sesame, Fish, Crustaceans, Milk, Egg, Mustard, Celery, Soya, Gluten and Sulphites. Due to the war in Ukraine, it has been necessary to substitute sunflower oil with rapeseed oil in some products without a label change. The FSA have advised that allergic reactions to rapeseed oil are rare.

Total20 minutes
Active 20 minutes
DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

serving amount

150 grams

Basmati Rice

240 grams

British Beef Mince

1 unit(s)

Bell Pepper

(May contain traces of: Celery)

1 carton(s)

Black Beans

1 sachet(s)

Mexican Style Spice Mix

1 carton(s)

Finely Chopped Tomatoes

10 grams

Beef Stock Paste

30 grams

Mature Cheddar Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

90 grams

Diced Chorizo

Not included in your delivery

150 milliliter(s)

Water for the Sauce

Nutritional information

Energy (kJ)4180 kJ
Energy (kcal)999 kcal
Fat44.3 g
of which saturates18.4 g
Carbohydrate93.2 g
of which sugars15.3 g
Dietary Fibre15.7 g
Protein60.5 g
Salt6.3 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

Sieve
Kettle
Lid
Large Saucepan
Pan
Grater

Instructions

Cook the Rice
1

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.

Fry the Beef and Chorizo
2

a) Meanwhile, heat a large frying pan on high heat (no oil).

b) Once hot, add the chorizo and beef mince and fry until browned, 4-5 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.

Get Prepped
3

a) Meanwhile, halve the bell pepper and discard the core and seeds. Slice into thin strips. 

b) Drain and rinse the black beans in a sieve.

Simmer and Spice
4

a) Add the sliced pepper to the mince, then stir and cook for 2 mins.

b) Stir in the Mexican style spice mix, chopped tomatoes and beef stock paste. 

c) Add the black beans and water for the sauce (see pantry for amount) and bring to the boil.

d) Lower the heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened, 8-10 mins. IMPORTANT: The mince is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

Say Cheese
5

a) Meanwhile, grate the cheese.

Serve
6

a) Once cooked, taste and season the chilli with salt and pepper if needed. 

b) Fluff up the rice with a fork, then share between your bowls.

c) Spoon the chilli on top, then finish with a sprinkle of cheese.

Enjoy!

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